Further details of the course, and how to register

S809 is a course in the Frontiers in Medical Science strand of the MSc programme. The purpose of S809 is to introduce students to the underlying principles of medical imaging techniques, which form an essential part of contemporary diagnostic medicine. The course introduces some of the instrumental methods of medical science, and includes the major imaging modalities: X-rays, gamma imaging and PET, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. Topics such as functional imaging, image processing, radiation and risk and social issues are also covered.

The course will be of interest to those with a desire to know more about current medical imaging techniques. It covers issues and themes that are common to professional training schemes, but it is not specifically designed to provide such training.

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