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| Module Availability |
| Spring |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework 100%
Qualifying Condition(s)
An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass this module |
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| Module Overview |
This course provides Masters students studying the MSc in Medical imaging with a broad overview of quality assurance and research methods appropriate for clinical use. It also provides students with a practical introduction to the application and handling of Ionising Radiation. This is assessed via coursework, presentations and attendance at in-house workshops and external demonstrations and visits.
1. Formal report on one of the radiation physics experiments.
2. Hospital placement report
3. Research plan (from a prescribed list) including aspects of ethics, data protection and IP.
4. Seminar Presentation.
5. Attendance at in-house workshops, external demonstrations and visits.
6. Radiation Physics laboratory report. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
| This module is aimed at preparing students for the QA requirements used in the NHS and the skills needed to undertake clinical-based research. It is also aimed at developing broader communication skills in terms of report writing and oral presentation methods. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate competencies in
QA requirements used in the NHS
Developing a research project, with knowledge of the particular requirements of working within a clinical setting.
Handling and detecting Ionising Radiation. |
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| Module Content |
Planning research
Intellectual Property
Medical Ethics
Clinical Trials
Reporting research: Presentation Skills
Computerised Healthcare Delivery Systems & Data Protection
Application of Ionising Radiation for diagnosis and treatment (RSCH visit)
QA & Treatment Planning Demonstration
Mammography and QA Demonstration
6 week radiation physics experimental programme |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
The module is taught using a combination of Workshops, seminars, experimental work, private study, and the hospital placement*
*subject to availability |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
| Cryer, Pat, The Research Student’s Guide to Success, OU Press, 1996. ISBN 033519611X |
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| Last Updated |
| 30th July 2009 |
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