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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Clinical Applications of Medical Magnetic Resonance course offered by City, University of London , you will be expected to be able to:
- Confidently recognise and critically discuss the appropriate imaging techniques, protocols, patient-centred imaging methods for a range of patient referrals and clinical conditions
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal appearances on MRI images at different anatomical areas of the human body
- Develop knowledge in the use of new, specialist and advanced imaging techniques to ensure the anatomy of interest and suspected pathology is highlighted in different complex clinical scenarios
- Expertly identify the cause(s) of different artefacts (s) which may be seen in the image(s) produced
- Discuss the legislation and exercise your critical reflection on safety requirements for the management of a clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit
- Demonstrate clinical management of patients within the MRI setting.
- Critically evaluate the MRI images for different anatomy and a range of pathologies
- Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills within the clinical applications of MRI, to ensure the technology and protocol employed is tailored to the clinical request and optimised to patient needs and the respective pathology
- Justify the use of MRI for a range of clinical conditions
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication and oral
- presentation skills as well as the ability to discuss and address enquiries about advanced clinical topics in your area of specialisation
- Critically evaluate relevant literature and research
- Confidently synthesise research evidence into comprehensive reports using advanced academic writing skills.
- Demonstrate empathy and respect for patients presenting for clinical MRI Examinations
- Provide care that takes account of cultural differences and patient needs in light of their clinical condition so that care can be modified to be patient-centred care
- Demonstrate respect for the intellectual work of others by accurate and appropriate referencing of published work.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Clinical management of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging service
- The use of contrast agents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Legislation and safety aspects related to clinical issues
- Recent and future developments in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- For the following areas the general and specific imaging protocols and parameters will be discussed together with normal and abnormal appearances for each area: Head, Neck, Brain and spinal cord, Musculo-skeletal system, Abdomen, Thorax, Breast, Pelvis
- Techniques and applications of specialised procedures such as functional MRI, angiography, spectroscopy and interventional MRI, fetal MRI.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Medical Imaging View 22 other Short Courses in Medical Imaging in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants will normally hold a BSc (Hons) degree (2:2 or above) in Radiography or an equivalent discipline from a UK institution
- Appropriate professional qualifications e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers
If your first language is not English::
- A first degree from a UK university
- A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by City, University of London as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions from Australia, Canada or the United States of America.
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS) a score of 7.0 is required with no subtest below 7.0
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score 72 required
- TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening, 19 Reading and 20 Speaking
Tuition Fee
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International
2810 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2810 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
2250 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2250 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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