Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Physics and Instrumentation of Medical Magnetic Resonance course offered by City, University of London , you will be expected to be able to:
- Develop your understanding on the underlying principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (image formation, pulse sequences, weighting)
- Recognise and optimise different MR imaging sequences to improve MR image quality for diagnostic purposes and discuss their appropriateness for specific investigations with respect to tissue related pathology
- Confidently identify common image artefacts on MRI and be able to propose appropriate corrective measures and remedial strategies
- Further your understanding on improving the efficiency of the MRI examination by employing recent advances in software and hardware
- Expertly recognise the potential hazards of clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging and justify the need for quality assurance processes to monitor equipment performance and for patient safety
- Further your knowledge of patient safety techniques in the MRI context
- Develop advanced decision-making skills and critical evaluation of MR equipment specifications to help you make an informed choice of Magnetic Resonance equipment for a variety of clinical installations and procedures with respect to economic constraints
- Use specialised protocols to confidently and expertly evaluate image quality and identify ways in which to optimise it in any clinical context (scanner magnetic field, manufacturer or clinical setting)
- Demonstrate advanced critically appraisal skills of current research and literature in Medical Magnetic Resonance
- Confidently synthesise research evidence into comprehensive reports using advanced academic writing skills
- Form a reasoned argument in support of specific procedures, equipment and quality assurance activities
- Demonstrate respect for the intellectual work of others by accurate and appropriate referencing
- Develop critical awareness of the importance of technique optimisation for the benefit of the patients
- Understand the importance of using evidence in improving radiography clinical practice
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Image formation
- Contrast mechanisms and image weighting
- Standard Pulse Sequences e.g. Gradient echo, spin echo
- Advanced Pulse Sequences E.g. gradient/RF spoiling, steady state sequences, fast scanning techniques, fast spin echo, echo planar imaging, Flow and Angiography
- Recent advances techniques and instrumentation (parallel imaging, high field imaging)
- Artefacts and artefact suppression
- Advancements in Hardware and Software of MRI scanners
- Image Quality and factors which affect it
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment selection and installation
- MR Safety and biological effects
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Physics Medical Imaging View 13 other Short Courses in Physics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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
- International qualifications in Radiography will have to be reviewed by our international team - they may only be acceptable if equivalent to a level 6 UK degree (BSc degree). Both originals and certified translations will have to be submitted to our programme team, before your application can be considered
Tuition Fee
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International
2810 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2810 GBP for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
2250 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2250 GBP for the full programme during 14 days.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.