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Introduction To Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering

Key information

  • Module code:

    5CCYB060

  • Level:

    5

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

The module will provide students with an understanding of the basic physical and engineering principles underlying safe and effective use of medical technology. The course will have 4 main sections providing an introduction to medical applications of radiation, clinical engineering, Electroencephalography and Ultrasound treatments and finally optics in medical physics and imaging.The course will have a practical element where students will gain practical skills in 3D printing. Lectures will be supported by a small number of tutorials.

Assessment details

Coursework 30%

Exam 70%

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the students should be able to:

  • To demonstrate awareness of the range of technologies applied in medicine.
  • To demonstrate awareness of the underlying principles on which the technologies are based and the clinical areas in which they are applied.
  • To identify and understand the principles underlying safe working.

Subject areas

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