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Module

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
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion351:0035:00Summative assessments - coursework and exam
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials201:0020:00Non-synchronous online: ReCap/voice over PPT, student tasks
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion101:0010:00Formative assessments
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture211:0021:00Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits/student tasks
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading1001:00100:00Independent and self-directed research: module reading list
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical11:001:00Present in person: Practicals and results analysis
Structured Guided LearningAcademic skills activities61:006:00Non-synchronous online: guided critical reading and maths problems
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities101:0010:00Non-synchronous online: reading preparation for a synchronous session
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching121:0012:00Present in person: Tutorial/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study851:0085:00N/A
Total300:00
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
Written Examination901A50Unseen 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
Radiotherapy Physics 21N/A
Radiation Safety Physics 21N/A
Imaging with Ionising Radiation 21N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise1M502,800 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
Written Examination1MPIP: 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