MPY8012 : Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Peter Thelwall
- Lecturer: Mr Josh Kirby, Dr Eve Dougeni, Prof. David Brooks, Dr Barry Ward, Mr Fearnley Evison, Mrs Audrey Macdonald, Dr Kevin Robson, Dr Kieren Hollingsworth, Dr Jie Tong, Professor Andrew Blamire
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
European Credit Transfer System |
Aims
This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins the third year specialist practice in Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation of the MSc and gives the student the tools to undertake project based learning in the workplace during year 3.
The module will:
i) build on the academic knowledge gained during years 1 and 2 and will expand this knowledge to describe advanced topics and recent leading developments in the design and use of non-ionising imaging methods in clinical diagnosis and research.
ii) complete the wide-ranging teaching on imaging with non-ionising radiation and equip the student to undertake their third year research project.
iii) consider in detail the way in which medical imaging equipment is specified, commissioned, certified and quality assured in the clinical and research environments, equipping the trainee for their future role as a graduate of the MSc programme.
iv) cover safety legislation and guidance associated with non-ionising radiation use.
Outline Of Syllabus
Physiological MR Methods to quantify pathology
Functional and Metabolic MR Methods
Specifying and Commissioning an MR system
Advanced Ultrasound Methods and Therapeutic Ultrasound
Advanced Biophotonics and Microwave imaging
Therapeutic Use of Lasers
Therapeutic use of UV
Safety in INIR
IT and networking
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | Summative assessments - coursework and exam |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Non-synchronous online: ReCap/voice over PPT, student tasks |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Formative assessments |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 21 | 1:00 | 21:00 | Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits/student tasks |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 100 | 1:00 | 100:00 | Independent and self-directed research: module reading list |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Present in person: Practicals and results analysis |
Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Non-synchronous online: guided critical reading and maths problems |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Non-synchronous online: reading preparation for a synchronous session |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Present in person: Tutorial/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 85 | 1:00 | 85:00 | N/A |
Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials are the main vehicle for the delivery of the knowledge and understanding associated with the fundamental and complex scientific principles and processes behind specialist MRI techniques used to measure physiological, metabolic and functional processes within the body, new MRI methods, advanced ultrasound scanning, including doppler and harmonic methods and the use of contrast agents and the safe operation of biophotonic techniques and imaging using optical radiation.
Small group teaching is used to explore complex topics, supported by student clinical problem based learning.
Academic skills activities support students to develop the skill to select and justify, in a range of clinical situations, the application of scientific and technical principles to develop and deliver solutions.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Unseen written (closed book) PIP exam. To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam. |
Exam Pairings
Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
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Radiotherapy Physics 2 | 1 | N/A | |
Radiation Safety Physics 2 | 1 | N/A | |
Imaging with Ionising Radiation 2 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 2,800 word essay |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Written Examination | 1 | M | PIP: Example examination. Students are invited to sit in examination conditions after which feedback is provided. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The student’s knowledge, critical understanding and ability to apply developed skills relating to a critical understanding of the fundamental and complex mathematical and scientific principles underpinning specialist MRI techniques used to measure physiological, metabolic and functional processes within the body, new MRI methods, advanced ultrasound scanning, including doppler and harmonic methods and the use of contrast agents and the safe operation of biophotonic techniques and imaging using optical radiation will be tested through an essay and the 90 minute closed book written examination.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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