MSc in Biomedical Engineering with Medical Physics
The Medical Physics stream replaces the MSc in Engineering and Physical Science in Medicine that has been successfully offered by the Department since 1991. The Medical Physics stream trains graduates in the physical understanding required for healthcare and medical research, focusing on clinical imaging systems (especially MRI, ultrasound, x-ray and optical techniques), as well as the signal and image processing methods needed for design and optimal use of such systems in diagnosis and research.
The course is accredited as a component of the NHS Grade A Training requirements by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
Course structure
Numbers in brackets are taught hours. Click on a module to see its syllabus
Core modules (compulsory)
- Systems physiology (30)
- Statistics and data analysis (30)
- Physiological monitoring (30)
- Biomedical imaging (30)
- Journal club (10)
- Health and safety engineering and regulatory requirements for medical devices (10)
Option modules (at least four must be chosen)
- Advanced medical imaging (30)
- Radiotherapy and radiobiology (30)
- Nuclear medicine (30)
- Image processing (30)
- Computational neuroscience (30)
- Biomechanics (30)
- Introduction to biomaterials (30)
- Health economics and decision making in healthcare industries (30)
Project
- Projects chosen in 2008-9
