Module manager: Amber Gislason-Lee
Email: A.Gislason-Lee@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
As per programme entry requirements.
MEDP5336M Core Skills in Medical Imaging
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module provides fundamental skills and knowledge that will underpin and help develop further study in key areas of medical imaging.
The module provides knowledge and skills in mathematics, physics, human biology, and information technology. It also develops keys skills employed in the academic writing process.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
LO1- Describe the major body systems, their function and anatomy.
LO2- Describe the major medical imaging modalities, and list common applications of each.
LO3 - Compare and contrast the key features and capabilities of different medical imaging modalities, identifying which medical imaging systems are suitable for imaging different systems of the human body for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
LO4 Identify and provide a rationale as to why some clinical applications require imaging from more than one imaging modality.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
SLO1- Demonstrate technical and digital skills that can help build knowledge of medical imaging systems based on mathematical models and physical principles.
SLO2 – Demonstrate work-ready skills by Identifying and distinguishing components of medical imaging systems and their impact on system performance in terms of providing diagnostically valuable information.
- Demonstrate academic skills, especially the following abilities:
SLO3 Use common information technology to produce academic outputs, such as essays and experimental reports, in the field of medical imaging making appropriate use of the research literature and other sources
SLO4 Collect and collate complex information from medical imaging literature.
SLO5 Analyse and evaluate information to produce results and conclusions in written form.
Life sciences and anatomy:
Anatomy of the major organ systems
Concepts in tissue function and physiology
Principles of cellular biology and biological organisation
Mathematics:
Harmonic oscillations and waves
Elementary functions
Introduction to Fourier analysis
Physics:
Physical quantities - vectors, fields and units
Atomic and nuclear structure
Electromagnetic and mechanical waves
Medical imaging:
Imaging modalities in modern radiology
Academic skills:
Introduction to finding and assessing information
Fundamentals of academic writing
Information technology:
Introduction to MATLAB programming
Tools for literature searching
Common tools for academic writing and analysis
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 110 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Students will receive feedback from their essay and experimental report drafts to help them prepare for the summative submission.
In addition, students will be provided with a series of worksheets regularly during the module, which they will be able to use to assess their understanding. There will be a series of seminars which allow students to receive further feedback and check understanding.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Formative draft essay | 0 |
| Essay | Summative essay | 50 |
| Investigative Project | Formative draft experimental report | 0 |
| Investigative Project | Experimental report | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
There is compensation between assessments.
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Last updated: 03/06/2026
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