14 Aug 20. Imaging MSc

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Aims:

• to provide an understanding of imaging theory, techniques, analysis & applications
• to develop research planning & designing skills, incorporating imaging
• to enable interpretation & analysis of relevant imaging data
• to relate imaging research to clinical applications

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the full range of imaging theory, techniques, analysis & applications
• Discuss how imaging is used to investigate both normal & abnormal processes & functions (clinically & in research)
• Feel confident to undertake well designed, methodologically sound & practical research using imaging
• Create a study design methodology
• Analyse results & use statistics as applied to imaging studies
• Be aware of health & safety regulations & legislation related to imaging
• Translate from basic imaging research to the clinical arena
• Be empowered to take a critical view of existing research particularly with an awareness of reproducibility & reliability of techniques, sources of bias in research & clinically
• Demonstrate innovation before discussing & presenting their work to their peers
• Development of skills in grant & research proposal formulation
• Develop the tools to initiate & execute research autonomously & produce publishable research summaries
• Develop good practice in communication & collaboration using modern online communication tools
• Acquire imaging knowledge to engage with new developments