Short Courses in Imaging Sciences

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1 Short Courses in Imaging Sciences The Centre for In Vivo Imaging Science (CIVIS) is delighted to offer online Continuing Professional Education to support your educational objectives, career goals and ongoing development. Through the University of Edinburgh, we can now deliver online Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses, online Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) courses and online degree programmes (MSc/Diploma/Certificate). Designed especially for those working in the medical, veterinary and scientific professions, our short courses provide flexible part time online distance learning, in either pre-clinical/veterinary imaging; imaging sciences; medical imaging; neuroimaging for research or microscopy The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked as one of the world s top 50 universities. In the most recent UK Research Assessment results, the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine was ranked the UK s top research medical school. Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning, and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your workplace or home. Follow us on

2 Why chose CIVIS online short courses? Whether you are doing just one CPD online course, two online PPD short courses or a full online Masters programme, you will receive the same high standard service that you would expect from an award winning teaching University. We are the first to offer a broad range of Imaging courses, that allows professionals to upgrade their expertise and explore new technologies, in at least five core areas: - Medical imaging/ Clinical Imaging (includes Radiology, Cardiovascular, Oncology) - Neuroimaging for Research - Preclinical & Veterinary Imaging - Imaging Sciences - Microscopy Our course materials have been accredited for both CPD and CME purposes (Contining Medical Education). Core content has been accredited by the Royal College of Radiologists, and new content has been submitted for approval. Employees can update, and further develop, their knowledge by taking these courses online, where they can study flexibly, whenever it is convenient for them and their employers, from anywhere with an internet connection. This saves employers the inconvenience and costs of releasing employees to study on-campus. The CIVIS group has taught online programmes since 2005, and based on the success and popularity of its courses, has recently expanded and developed new content. A student will have access to all University services and relevant academics; become part of a rich and varied online community and earn an internationally-recognised award, either by gaining a degree or having their PPD credits listed onto their transcript. The student will be able to communicate with experts from the Brain Research Imaging Centre, the Clinical Research Imaging Centre, Heriot-Watt Bioengineering Department and the University s multidisciplinary team of imaging academics directing a wide range of cuttingedge research projects, with an emphasis on translation from bench to bedside. Edinburgh has substantial imaging research strengths, from clinical to laboratory cellular methods. CMVM hosts the largest group of academic radiologists in the UK, two fully occupied research MR scanners, and preclinical imaging research facilities. In addition to the CMVM hosting research groups, complementary equipment, expertise and interest in imaging science exists in other CIVIS member s units, including Neuroscience, Psychology, Informatics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, and Biomechanics. To hear more about us, please view our videos: Edinburgh building on 200 years of medical expertise Online PG Imaging study at Edinburgh

3 Short Courses the difference between CPD and PPD Through offering both Continued Professional Development (unsupervised, non-credit bearing) and Postgraduate Professional Development (supervised, interactive, credit-bearing), CIVIS can offer 17 online short courses in Imaging. Should the student wish, he or she can use the credits gained in their PPD courses to reduce the number of courses required to upgrade to and obtain a postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Masters. The Postgraduate Professional Development courses (PPD) are taught fully online by experts in their fields. Not only do candidates get the benefit of being supervised by these scientists, they also enjoy learning through online discussion forums with their online course colleagues. The PPD courses are supervised, normally commencing in either September or January, and applications are made through the University s Admission System, EUCLID. Following successful completion of the course, the candidate will be awarded a credit bearing assessment only qualification, which allows the course s credits to be added to their transcript. To apply for PPD courses through EUCLID, please go to: All courses are designed for online, part-time, distance learning study. Each PPD course is split into several modules. Each module (supervised learning) has the following structure: One or more interactive online lectures, outlining the topic, with embedded quizzes Module self-assessments (multiple-choice tests) Resources listing the reading for the module Module discussion board a tutor-moderated discussion around the topic. Each module (self-study) should take between 1-2 weeks: As is usual at this level of study, you will be expected to undertake self-guided independent study of the materials, including lectures and required reading, which will help you structure your reflection time and prepare for assessment. If you require more flexibility to start a course at any time of the year, then you can do our Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses. These are also online, but are unsupervised and can be booked through the University s Office of Lifelong Learning. Whilst these are extremely valuable training courses, they are not credit bearing. To apply for CPD courses, visit We can also adjust the content of courses to suit your company s needs, by developing bespoke courses which include some modules from the list of courses below.

4 Preclinical & Veterinary Imaging Education These courses are specifically aimed at those who wish to work in research & development, preclinical laboratories or wish to increase their knowledge of imaging of animals. We have 4 key courses focusing on: 1. Preclinical Imaging 2. Techniques & Physics 3. Applications in disease research 4. Digital image processing and analysis Within these courses, the following modules are covered: 1. Preclinical imaging (10 credits - PPD) This course will cover the basics of preclinical MR, optical, ultrasound, micro-ct and micro-pet imaging, and will re-enforce taught materials with case studies for each modality. Practical Preclinical Imaging Legislation and ethics governing the use of animals in research in the UK Practical considerations of preclinical MR imaging Preclinical MR case studies Practical considerations of Preclinical Ultrasound Preclinical US case study Practical considerations of Preclinical optical techniques Preclinical CT & PET Experimental imaging

5 2. Techniques and Physics (20 credits - PPD) This course will give students a basic understanding of imaging history, imaging techniques - both in research and clinically, what an image is and how images are processed and manipulated. Imaging Basics CT Basics MR Basics Ultrasound basics Light Microscopy basics SPECT & PET 3. Applications in Disease (10 credit - PPD) This course will expose students to the applications of imaging techniques to research and how these techniques improve our understanding of diseases, in both human and animal systems. Ageing, White Matter and Cognition Applied MR in Stroke Lacunar Stroke Dementia Cardiothoracic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery The Zebra Fish

6 4. Digital Image Processing & Analysis (20 credit - PPD) This course will address in detail the processing and analysis of digital data derived in the imaging environment, including sampling and quantization, perception and modelling, validation techniques, registration techniques, voxel based analysis, and segmentation as well as storage, protection, archiving and mining of image data. Digital Image Basics Image Sampling and Quantisation, Retinal image analysis Image Perception and Morphological Operations Image Transformations and Modelling Application Computational Modelling in Medical Image Processing : Basics Computational Modelling in Medical Image Processing: Applications Validation Techniques 1 & Registration techniques Validation Techniques 2 & Voxel based analysis Artefacts and Errors on Image Processing & Image segmentation wk1 Image segmentation wk2 For students who may have studied the PPD route for a couple of these courses, they may wish to go on to sit a total of 60 credits to gain a PG Certificate in Imaging, or study additional courses to complete the PG Diploma (120 credits) or the PG Masters (180 credits).

7 Additional courses, available to complete further Post Graduate study, include: 1. Introduction to online learning 2. Practicalities of MRI (10 credits - PPD) 3. Statistics (10 credits - PPD) 4. Biomechanics (10 credits - PPD) 5. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD) 6. Light microscopy (10 credits - PPD) 7. Study design (10 credits - PPD) 8. Cardiovascular Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 9. Imaging in inflammation and infection (10 credits - PPD) 10. Oncologic Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 11. Translational Imaging & Clinical Trials(10 credits - PPD) 12. Practicalities and Safety (10 credit -PPD)

8 Medical Imaging/ Clinical Imaging Education These courses are ideal for clinicians and consultants to ensure that they are aware of the latest technologies available to investigate specific problems. There are 8 key courses which focus on: 1. Clinical Applications (10 credits- PPD) 2. Techniques & Physics (20 credits PPD) 3. Image interpretation and Evaluation (20 credits - PPD) 4. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD) 5. Cardiovascular Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 6. Imaging in Inflammation and Infection (10 credits - PPD) 7. Oncologic Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 8. Translational Imaging (10 credits - PPD) Within these courses, the following modules are covered: 1. Clinical applications (10 credits - PPD) This course will introduce students to clinical use imaging techniques, describing how best to select a technique to investigate a specific clinical problem, advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, and will review the basic strategies and pitfalls of the various techniques in selected clinical contexts. Plain Film Radiography Computed Tomography MRI Fluoroscopy Ultrasound Complementary Imaging Strategies SPECT -- PET

9 2. Techniques and Physics (20 credits - PPD) This course will give students a basic understanding of imaging history, imaging techniques - both in research and clinically, what an image is and how images are processed and manipulated. Imaging Basics CT Basics MR Basics Ultrasound basics Light Microscopy basics SPECT & PET 3. Image interpretation and evaluation (20 credits - PPD) This course will cover the systematic review of images in the clinical context to assess for both normal and abnormal findings, and will provide guidance on how such findings bear relevance to imaging in the clinical context. It will also explore more detailed gross image evaluation as might be required in the research context e.g. measuring lesion sizes. Image Interpretation Computed Radiography (CR) Computed Tomography (CT) Ultrasound SPECT, PET MRI brain

10 4. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD) This course aims to make sure that you have a good understanding of basic neuro-anatomy as seen on common imaging techniques. This includes major lobes and fissures, blood vessels, major connecting pathways in the brain and an appreciation of how these might look with different imaging techniques. Major Lobes and Fissures Ventricles and CSF Major Vessels and Vascular Territories Major Internal Connections Cranial Nerve Nuclei Detailed Gyral Identification Activity: Relate anatomy, pathology and function 5. Cardiovascular imaging (10 credits - PPD) This course will concentrate on practical imaging of the chest, including what techniques are best for evaluating various parts of the chest anatomy, and which are best for investigation of major diseases of the chest. The lungs and heart will be the main focus. Research into cardiac function as well as studies into the vasculature, will also be covered, reflecting activity at the Clinical Research Imaging Centre (CRIC) at the University of Edinburgh. Cardiac Vascular Pulmonary Vascular

11 6. Imaging in inflammation and infection ( 10 credit - PPD) This course will cover the diagnostic strategies and problems associated with infectious and inflammatory diseases of the brain and body. Key disease processes will be used to illustrate principles and approaches. Imaging - Infection and Inflammation Chest Gastro-intestinal Musculoskeletal Neck Neuro 7. Oncologic imaging (10 credits - PPD) This course will cover the diagnostic strategies and problems associated with cancers, including radiological screening methods, staging and follow-up examinations, and imaging the complications of cancers and their treatments. Multimodal approaches to liver, lung, colorectal, prostate, breast and brain cancers will be given an overview. Diagnostic imaging for oncology Staging and Follow-up Complications of disease and treatment Imaging for screening Head and Neck oncology Liver oncology Lung oncology Colorectal oncology Prostate oncology

12 8. Translational Imaging (10 credits - PPD) This course will provide examples of where laboratory / preclinical / pharmacological research has been applied to humans, and what pathways exist that allow this translative process to happen. Successes as well as the many potential pitfalls will be covered. Surrogate Outcomes Experimental Imaging Other translational methods For students who may have studied the PPD route for a couple of these courses, they may wish to go on to sit a total of 60 credits to gain a PG Certificate in Imaging, or study additional courses to complete the PG Diploma (120 credits) or the PG Masters (180 credits). Additional courses, available to complete further Post Graduate study, include: 1. Introduction to online learning 2. Practicalities of MRI (10 credits - PPD) 3. Statistics (10 credits - PPD) 4. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD) 5. Study design (10 credits - PPD) 6. Imaging in inflammation and infection (10 credits - PPD) 7. Translational Imaging & Clinical Trials(10 credits - PPD) 8. Practicalities and Safety (10 credit -PPD)

13 Imaging Sciences Education These courses are ideal for physicists, biomechanics and bioengineers. There are 4 key courses which focus on: 1. Digital image processing and analysis (20 credit - PPD) 2. Techniques & Physics (20 credits - PPD) 3. Applications in disease research (10 credits - PPD) 4. Biomechanics (10 credits - PPD) 1. Digital Image Processing & Analysis (20 credit - PPD) This course will address in detail the processing and analysis of digital data derived in the imaging environment, including sampling and quantization, perception and modelling, validation techniques, registration techniques, voxel based analysis, and segmentation as well as storage, protection, archiving and mining of image data. Digital Image Basics Image Sampling and Quantisation, Retinal image analysis Image Perception and Morphological Operations Image Transformations and Modelling Application Computational Modelling in Medical Image Processing : Basics Computational Modelling in Medical Image Processing: Applications Validation Techniques 1 & Registration techniques Validation Techniques 2 & Voxel based analysis Artefacts and Errors on Image Processing & Image segmentation wk1 Image segmentation wk2

14 2. Techniques and Physics (20 credits - PPD) This course will give students a basic understanding of imaging history, imaging techniques - both in research and clinically, what an image is and how images are processed and manipulated. Imaging Basics CT Basics MR Basics Ultrasound basics Light Microscopy basics SPECT & PET 3. Applications in Disease (10 credit - PPD) This course will expose students to the applications of imaging techniques to research and how these techniques improve our understanding of diseases, in both human and animal systems. Ageing, White Matter and Cognition Applied MR in Stroke Lacunar Stroke Dementia Cardiothoracic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery The Zebra Fish

15 4. Biomechanics (10 credits - PPD) This course will cover both fluid / flow biomechanics as well as musculoskeletal biomechanics. The former will be covered in lectures on biofluid dynamics, the mechanics of solids, of the normal circulation and of ageing and diseased arteries. Blood and blood flow, mechanotransduction, examples of simulation and modelling will allow more in-depth exploration of the fluid / flow biomechanics. Biomechanics basics Ultrasound - advanced Cardiovascular For students who may have studied the PPD route for a couple of these courses, they may wish to go on to sit a total of 60 credits to gain a PG Certificate in Imaging, or study additional courses to complete the PG Diploma (120 credits) or the PG Masters (180 credits). Additional courses, available to complete further Post Graduate study, include: 1. Introduction to online learning 2. Practicalities of MRI (10 credits - PPD) 3. Statistics (10 credits - PPD) 4. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD) 5. Light Microscopy (10 credits - PPD) 6. Preclinical imaging (10 credits - PPD) 7. Study design (10 credits - PPD) 8. Cardiovascular Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 9. Imaging in inflammation and infection (10 credits - PPD) 10. Oncologic Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 11. Translational Imaging & Clinical Trials(10 credits - PPD)

16 Neuroimaging for Research Education This course allows students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand research which uses neuroimaging techniques. It also aims to provide students with the tools to design and set up studies which use neuroimaging, and to analyse the relevant data. There are 6 key courses which focus on: 1. Common Image Processing Techniques 1 (20 credit - PPD) 2. Techniques & Physics (20 credits - PPD) 3. Applications in disease research (10 credits - PPD) 4. Neuroanatomy (10 credits - PPD) 5. Functional Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 6. Translational Imaging and Clinical Trials (10 credits - PPD) 7. Common Image Processing Techniques 2 (10 credits- PPD) 1. Common Image Processing Techniques 1 (20 credits PPD) This core course aims to introduce you to the major forms of image evaluation commonly used in neuroimaging research. This ranges from the bread and butter techniques like qualitative and quantitative assessment of whole brain and sub-regional brain volumes, simple and complex ways of measuring lesion size, region of interest measurements to assess tissue parameters as might be derived from diffusion-weighted or perfusion images, and simple tractography techniques. Measure Lesion Size Assess Volumes Qualitative Assess Volumes Quantitative White Matter Lesion Rating Qualitative White Matter Lesion Rating - Quantitative MR Spectroscopy Advanced Multi-centre Studies & Combining Data Sets MR Permeability Imaging

17 2. Techniques and Physics (20 credits - PPD) This course will give students a basic understanding of imaging history, imaging techniques - both in research and clinically, what an image is and how images are processed and manipulated. Imaging Basics CT Basics MR Basics Ultrasound basics Light Microscopy basics SPECT & PET 3. Applications in Disease (10 credit - PPD) This course will expose students to the applications of imaging techniques to research and how these techniques improve our understanding of diseases, in both human and animal systems. Ageing, White Matter and Cognition Applied MR in Stroke Lacunar Stroke Dementia Cardiothoracic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery The Zebra Fish

18 4. Neuroanatomy (10 credits - PPD) This course will review key neuro-anatomy knowledge including how neuro-anatomy relates to function and how the effects of disease in an anatomical location impacts neurological function. Major Lobes and Fissures Ventricles and CSF Major Vessels and Vascular Territories Cranial Nerve Nuclei 5. Functional Imaging (10 credits PPD) This course is for students with a specific interest in Functional Imaging. Students will be able to focus in great detail on techniques such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fmri), Electroencephalography (EEG) and Magneto-encephalography (MEG). Functional Imaging experimental design and data analysis will also be taught so that on exit, students will independently be able to set up and execute Functional Imaging experiments, and extract data appropriately to generate robust outcomes and rigorous conclusions. BOLD Signal Experimental Design Pre-processing GLM Statistical Inferences fmri Issues Arterial Spin Labelling (ASL) Voxel-based Lesion to Symptom Mapping EEG: Equipment, Recording and Physiology MEG: Data Analysis and Interpretation EEG/MEG: Methods Overview Neurophysiology Basics

19 6. Translational Imaging (10 credits - PPD) This course will provide examples of where laboratory / preclinical / pharmacological research has been applied to humans, and what pathways exist that allow this translative process to happen. Successes as well as the many potential pitfalls will be covered. Surrogate Outcomes Experimental Imaging Other translational methods 7. Common Imaging Processing Techniques 2 (10 credits - PPD) This course takes you further into more complex aspects of image analysis including spectroscopy analysis, techniques for registering images from different scan sequences acquired contemporaneously or acquired at different times, basic functional imaging, image analysis, and translational techniques. Retinal Image Analysis DWI Basic Quantification MR Perfusion Imaging Introducing Tractography Registration Techniques Voxel Based Analysis Image segmentation For students who may have studied the PPD route for a couple of these courses, they may wish to go on to sit a total of 60 credits to gain a PG Certificate in Neuroimaging for Research, or study additional courses to complete the PG Diploma (120 credits) or the PG Masters (180 credits). Additional courses, available to complete further Post Graduate study, include: 1. Introduction to online learning 2. Practicalities of MRI (10 credits - PPD) 3. Statistics (10 credits - PPD) 4. Study design (10 credits - PPD) 5. Image Analysis (10 credits - PPD) 6. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD)

20 Microscopy Imaging This course will cover basics of light and fluorescence microscopy, as well as advanced microscopy techniques. It is ideal for those wishing to progress their career in research and development, as well as microscopy. There are 4 key courses which focus on: 1. Light Microscopy (10 credits PPD) 2. Techniques & Physics (20 credits - PPD) 3. Applications in disease research (10 credits - PPD) 4. Digital image processing and analysis (20 credit - PPD) 1. Light microscopy (PPD 10 credits) This course will cover basics of light and fluorescence microscopy, as well as advanced techniques, confocal microscopy, CCD camera technology, and re-enforce taught materials with practical activities. Note that some components of light microscopy will be covered in other courses where these components have broader imaging relevance. Basics of optics Basics of light and fluorescence microscopy Confocal microscopy Samples for light microscopy Image formation Camera detectors Image data handling Advanced light microscopy techniques

21 2. Techniques and Physics (20 credits - PPD) This course will give students a basic understanding of imaging history, imaging techniques - both in research and clinically, what an image is and how images are processed and manipulated. Imaging Basics CT Basics MR Basics Ultrasound basics Light Microscopy basics SPECT & PET 3. Applications in Disease (10 credit - PPD) This course will expose students to the applications of imaging techniques to research and how these techniques improve our understanding of diseases, in both human and animal systems. Ageing, White Matter and Cognition Applied MR in Stroke Lacunar Stroke Dementia Cardiothoracic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery The Zebra Fish 4. Digital Image Processing & Analysis (20 credit - PPD) This course will address in detail the processing and analysis of digital data derived in the imaging environment, including sampling and quantization, perception and modelling, validation techniques,

22 registration techniques, voxel based analysis, and segmentation as well as storage, protection, archiving and mining of image data. Digital Image Basics Image Sampling and Quantisation, Retinal image analysis Image Perception and Morphological Operations Image Transformations and Modelling Application Computational Modelling in Medical Image Processing : Basics Computational Modelling in Medical Image Processing: Applications Validation Techniques 1 & Registration techniques Validation Techniques 2 & Voxel based analysis Artefacts and Errors on Image Processing & Image segmentation wk1 Image segmentation wk2

23 For students who may have studied the PPD route for a couple of these courses, they may wish to go on to sit a total of 60 credits to gain a PG Certificate in Imaging, or study additional courses to complete the PG Diploma (120 credits) or the PG Masters (180 credits). Additional courses, available to complete further Post Graduate study, include: 1. Introduction to online learning 2. Practicalities of MRI (10 credits - PPD) 3. Statistics (10 credits - PPD) 4. Biomechanics (10 credits - PPD) 5. Anatomy (20 credits - PPD) 6. Preclinical imaging (10 credits - PPD) 7. Study design (10 credits - PPD) 8. Cardiovascular Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 9. Imaging in inflammation and infection (10 credits - PPD) 10. Oncologic Imaging (10 credits - PPD) 11. Translational Imaging & Clinical Trials(10 credits - PPD)

24 Generic Courses 1. Statistics (10 credits - PPD) This course will teach statistical considerations when performing preclinical and clinical studies, including ensuring appropriate sample sizes, assessing the accuracy of diagnostic tests, ROC curves, assessing differences between observers, how to read a paper, and systematic reviews. Introduction to Statistics How to Read a Paper Assessing Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests Assessing Differences between Observers Systematic Reviews ROC Curves 2. Practicalities and Safety (10 credit -PPD) This course will review the considerations which have to be made for scanning humans and animals in both clinical and research environments, issues around clinical and research legislation, including data protection, regulation of imaging environments, and safety concerns (technique specific, as well as subject and operator focused issues). MR Health and Safety Practical MR for Humans Ethics and Good Clinical Practice MR Scanners 1.5T vs 3.0T Contrast agent safety Data Protection Practical ultrasound imaging

25 3. Study Design (PPD 10 credits) This course will teach key elements of good study design, including for human clinical trials, preclinical studies, microscopic evaluations and basic imaging sciences. What is My Question? Sources of Bias Blinding Randomisation How Many Subjects Do I Need? Short courses (unsupervised) online CPD: Whilst the above short courses, are supervised online PPD courses, please do remember that we also offer online CPD. Details of these excellent unsupervised CPD online courses are available through our websites and or can be booked through OLL at -

26 Suggested route for Pre Clinical Imaging For those students who wish to develop their knowledge further that just one short course, they can go on to apply for the MSc Imaging programme, where any PPD credits will be taken into account, and the student will receive a waiver for courses already passed. The structure is outlined in the table below; numbers of credits are listed in brackets. Stage/Award September January Stage 1/Certificate (60 credits) Techniques and physics (20) AND Applications in disease research (10) Practicalities and safety (10) AND Digital image processing and analysis (20) Stage 2/Diploma (60 credits) Preclinical imaging (10) AND Neuroanatomy (10) Body anatomy (10) Study design (10) AND TWO of the following electives Translational imaging (10) Cardiovascular imaging (10) Oncologic imaging (10) Imaging in inflammation and infection (10) Stage 3/Masters (60 credits) Practical work and Assessment (60) For those who wish to continue their learning it is important to note that the University of Edinburgh do not expect full payment for the complete Certificate, Diploma or Masters at the commencement of your studies. Our policy is to charge per course, at the time that the student begins that course, so usually you will be charged an average of 2 courses (maximum of 30 credits) in September and then again in January. Please remember that if you wish more details visit our website and if you have any queries about any of the courses mentioned above, you are welcome to imaging.msc@ed.ac.uk or call (0)

27 Suggested route for Medical/Clinical Imaging For those students who wish to develop their knowledge further that just one short course, they can go on to apply for the MSc Imaging programme, where any PPD credits will be taken into account, and the student will receive a waiver for courses already passed. The structure is outlined in the table below; numbers of credits are listed in brackets. Stage/Award September January Stage 1/Certificate (60 credits) Techniques and physics (20) AND Clinical applications (10) Practicalities and safety (10) AND Digital image processing and analysis (20) Stage 2/Diploma (60 credits) Anatomy (20 credits) AND one of the following electives Statistics (10) Biomechanics (10) Light microscopy (10) Image interpretation and evaluation (20) AND ONE of the following electives Oncology imaging Cardiovascular imaging Translational imaging (10) Imaging in inflammation and infection (10) Stage 3/Masters (60 credits) Practical work and Assessment (60) For those who wish to continue their learning it is important to note that the University of Edinburgh do not expect full payment for the complete Certificate, Diploma or Masters at the commencement of your studies. Our policy is to charge per course, at the time that the student begins that course, so usually you will be charged an average of 2 courses (maximum of 30 credits) in September and then again in January. Please remember that if you wish more details visit our website and if you have any queries about any of the courses mentioned above, you are welcome to imaging.msc@ed.ac.uk or call (0)