University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Only available to students on the MSc Digital Health

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

Medical imaging and sensing technology plays a major role in the way people are diagnosed and treated in hospitals. Exploring these technologies and the data analysis behind them enhances their current use and allows for insight into their potential future development. This module will cover: the different types of medical imaging (such as MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound and optical imaging), the fundamental principles of these techniques, their uses and limitations in a clinical setting. We further study applicable data treatment and signal processing techniques, including how to program these.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT5762

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of exercise class per week. (x11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 117

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr D C C Harris-Birtill
Module teaching staff: Dr M Mazilu, Dr D C C Harris-Birstill
Module coordinator email dcchb@st-andrews.ac.uk