Biomedical Imaging

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGE 4015
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Course ID
200744
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with knowledge on the physical principles involved in a broad range of medical imaging modalities, including X-rays, ultrasound, and nuclear magnetic resonance, and the signal processing approaches used to reconstruct images from measured data.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the physical principles of computed imaging, positron emission tomography and Single-photon emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound tomography, and optical coherence tomography;
  • Outline the key components of CT, PET, MRI, ultrasound and OCT systems
  • Explain and program basic image processing algorithms, including segmentation and registration
  • Compare various medical imaging technologies in terms of their resolution, imaging depth, cost, safety considerations, etc.
  • Identify, explain, and judge patient safety issues related to X-ray, CT, MRI, PET and SPECT;
  • Discuss what is the most suitable imaging modality for each case study.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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