Medical Imaging, MSc at University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen has an internationally renowned reputation for the development of new techniques for medical imaging, including being the first place in the world to build and use a whole body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner.

The use of imaging techniques in medicine has been, and continues to be, an area of vast expansion. The specialities of this programme include the full range of medical imaging modalities, including Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), MRI and Ultrasound.

The University’s world class equipment and facilities will provide you with unrivalled insight into medical imaging. Gaining a degree from the University of Aberdeen, with its long history of delivering medical imaging programmes, will add significant credibility to your qualification.

How You'll Study

Our Medical Imaging programme is taught using a combination of traditional lectures and practical classes. Many of our lectures are also recorded, meaning you will have immediate access to lessons after they have been taught and can replay them online when required.

You will benefit from being able to learn outside the classroom in the university’s world class facilities, including the John Mallard Scottish PET Centre. Learning in these environments will enable you to apply your knowledge to medical imaging projects. You will also have access to the expertise of our staff, based in the Medical School and Foresterhill Health Campus.

Some of the teaching methods used in this programme include:

• One-to-one academic support
• Insights into current medical imaging projects
• Access to medical imaging experts
• Research-led teaching taught by key opinion leaders

Much of the teaching on this course involves participatory research work. Students are expected to engage with research work as well as classroom teaching and independent study in their own time.

Learning Methods

• INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
• LAB WORK
• LECTURES
• RESEARCH
• SEMINARS

Why Study Medical Imaging?

• The University and the adjacent teaching hospital are home to cutting-edge medical technology, including a new £2m PET-CT scanner, a brand new radiotherapy centre with state-of-the-art linac treatment machines, as well as 3T and 1.5T MRI scanners. All of these facilities are used during the MSc.
• You will be immersed in a clinical culture and environment at the Foresterhill Health Campus, which includes a large teaching hospital and the Medical School.
• You will gain first-hand experience of using state-of-the-art equipment in hospital and research environments that will transfer over into employment.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued research within the department expanding knowledge of medical imaging technology and techniques such as Fast-Field Cycling MRI, functional MRI of the brain and PET scanning.
• You will be part of a select group of students being taught by academics who are active researchers and key opinion leaders.
• The MSc will help you establish a professional network and provide access to those working in the field of medical imaging to assist you with career development.
• The University of Aberdeen has been delivering MSc programmes in this field for over 30 years and was the first place in the world to build and conduct a whole body MRI scan.
• The Queen’s Anniversary Prize was awarded to the University in recognition of its achievements in developing new medical imaging techniques.

Careers

By studying an MSc in Medical imaging at the University of Aberdeen, you will have a solid grounding to pursue a career in healthcare and science. You will develop expert knowledge and understanding of medical imaging techniques that will enable you to help advance the practice of medical procedures through medical imaging technology.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work in hospitals alongside clinicians, providing scientific and technical expertise. Others have gone on to conduct research in universities, working as research assistants. Some graduates have also chosen to continue with their studies and complete a PhD in Medical Imaging.

Some of the career options include:

• Further study (PhD)
• Academic jobs in university settings, e.g. lecturer, researcher
• Medical device risk management
• Jobs in hospital-based medical imaging
• Employment in the medical imaging industry