MSc in
Imaging MSc, PgDip, PgCert, PgProfDev (Online Learning) The University of Edinburgh
Introduction
Through the programme, you will gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to enable effective and efficient imaging clinically, in research and in industry.
You will learn about imaging theory, techniques, analysis and applications, and learn to relate imaging research to its clinical applications.
The programme aims to develop your research planning and designing skills and help you interpret and analyse relevant imaging data.
The content of the programme is diverse, covering wide-ranging topics in imaging, and you can pick a bespoke route through the programme best suited to your learning objectives.
Key information
- This online, part-time programme is designed for intermittent study
- You have the option of graduating with a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or MSc
Online learning
Access world class teaching at the University of Edinburgh, while maintaining your local professional and personal commitments where you live, thereby keeping down costs by not being resident in Edinburgh.
Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.
What to expect at the University of Edinburgh
As a student within the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, you will join more than 7,000 students studying a range of postgraduate programmes. Following the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, our vet school and our medical school were both among the UK top five, ranked by research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions REF 2021).
Your postgraduate experience here will be supported and enhanced by the wealth of resources and opportunities we offer. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative teaching. The latest report from the Quality Assurance Agency awarded us the highest rating possible for the quality of the student learning experience.
Rankings
The University of Edinburgh is currently ranked 15th in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Program Outcome
Through this Imaging programme, you will:
- describe the full range of imaging theory, techniques, analysis and applications
- discuss how imaging is used to investigate both normal and abnormal processes and functions (clinically and in research)
- feel confident to undertake well designed, methodologically sound and practical research using imaging
- create a study design methodology
- analyse results and use statistics as applied to imaging studies
- be aware of health and safety regulations and 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 and reliability of techniques, sources of bias in research and clinically
- demonstrate innovation before discussing and presenting your work to your peers
- develop skills in grant and research proposal formulation
- develop the tools to initiate and execute research autonomously and produce publishable research summaries
- develop good practice in communication and collaboration using modern online communication tools
- acquire imaging knowledge to engage with new developments
Career Opportunities
Why study a Master’s in Imaging
Clinical graduates will exit the programme with improved clinical image management skills, and will also be better able to advise companies and businesses which develop tools and techniques for their specialties, where imaging is required. For pre-clinically focused students, an imaging skill set expands academic possibilities and is more likely to assist with translational techniques necessary to bridge the preclinical and clinical sciences.
The degree will also be attractive as a preliminary qualification before undertaking career training in hospital Medical Physics (for physicists and engineers), as well as a preliminary qualification before taking a PhD or research scientist post involving medical physics, medical imaging, biomechanics in academia or industry.
How The University of Edinburgh can support you
We are committed to helping you to develop skills and attributes that will enhance your ability to compete in the job market, to progress your career, and to achieve your full potential within the global community. In addition to the provision of dedicated support through our award-winning Careers Service, we broker strategic partnerships between academics, industry specialists and other institutions, to enhance your personal and professional development and provide relevant career insights.
Our graduates are ranked 24th in the world by employers, making the University an excellent choice for a postgraduate education with prospects (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Curriculum
Programme structure
You may choose to study for Certificate, Diploma or Masters level.
You may take up to 30 credits per semester, and 60 credits per year.
Year 1
- Imaging: Techniques and physics
- Imaging: Practicalities and safety
- Neuroimaging: Common Image Processing Techniques 1
- Imaging: Applications in disease research
- Imaging: Clinical applications
- Imaging: Image interpretation and evaluation
- Neuroimaging: Image Analysis
- Neuroimaging: Functional Imaging
- Neuroimaging: Common Image Processing Techniques 2
- Practical Image Analysis 1
- Practical Image Analysis 2
- Hybrid radionuclide imaging - PET-MR
Year 2
- Imaging: Techniques and physics
- Imaging: Practicalities and safety
- Neuroimaging: Common Image Processing Techniques 1
- Imaging: Applications in disease research
- Imaging: Clinical applications
- Imaging: Image interpretation and evaluation
- Neuroimaging: Image Analysis
- Neuroimaging: Functional Imaging
- Neuroimaging: Common Image Processing Techniques 2
- Practical Image Analysis 1
- Practical Image Analysis 2
- Hybrid radionuclide imaging - PET-MR
Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD)
Aimed at working professionals who want to advance their knowledge through a postgraduate-level course(s), without the time or financial commitment of a full Master, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.
You may take a maximum of 50 credits worth of courses over two years through our PPD scheme. We offer online credit-bearing courses which run for 11 weeks at a time. These lead to a University of Edinburgh postgraduate award of academic credit. Alternatively, after one year of taking courses, you can choose to transfer your credits and continue on to studying towards a higher award on a Master, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate programme.
Although PPD courses have various start dates throughout the year you may only start a Master, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate programme in the month of September. Any time spent studying PPD will be deducted from the amount of time you will have left to complete a Master, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate programme.