MSc in Advanced Neuroimaging
Department
UCL Institute of Neurology
Programme Conveners
Professor Tarek Yousry/Dr Adam Liston
Duration of Programme
One calendar year Full-Time (FT)
Two calendar years Part-Time (PT)
Programme Aims
This course is aimed at those from either a clinical or science background who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience research. The multidisciplinary approach provides training in both the basic scientific and technological principles of modern neuroimaging methods, and in their application to the understanding of neurological function and neurological disorders.
Entry Requirements
First or second class Honours degree from a UK university or equivalent qualification from a recognized overseas institution, in which the following or related disciplines form major components:
- Physics
- Clinical medicine
- Computer science
- Radiography
- A qualification in Mathematics to UK Advanced Level (A-Level) or equivalent standard.
Students with other qualification may also be admitted if they possess relevant experience in a field related to neuroradiology and/or medical physics e.g. applicants with a professional qualification in radiography and substantial experience in neuroradiology.
Curriculum
There are eight modules in total, six taught and two self-directed.
The lecture course is scheduled as below and comprises 6 modules, all of which are compulsory. The Modules are listed below and described in more detail in the Content & Learning Outcomes pdf.
- P1 - Introductory Science and Methods (15 credits, Convener: Dr John Thornton)
- P2 - Imaging Modalities (15 credits, Convener: Dr Dan Tozer)
- P3 - Advanced Imaging (15 credits, Convener: Prof Louis Lemieux)
- C1 - Introduction to Neuroanatomy, Systems & Disease (15 credits, Convener: Dr Caroline Micallef)
- C2 - Pathology & Diagnostic Imaging I (15 credits, Convener: Dr Caroline Micallef)
- C3 - Pathology & Diagnostic Imaging II (15 credits, Convener: Dr Caroline Micallef)
- Library project (Autumn term) (30 credits)
- Research Project (FT – February onwards; PT – August onwards in Year Two) (60 credits)
Lectures are supported by a series of half-day workshops/practical demonstrations of modern neuroimaging techniques.
Students will have to obtain 180 credits to be awarded the MSc degree.
Assessment
- The six taught modules will each be examined both by one 2-hour written paper (May/June), and by evaluation of students’ participation in workshops throughout the taught modules.
- The Library project module will be assessed by a 5,000 word essay (submitted December) and by evaluation of students’ participation in Research Training sessions run throughout the taught modules.
- The Research project will be assessed by a 10,000 word dissertation and a viva.
Schedule
Full Time
- Lectures on Tuesdays & Thursdays for first two terms
- Library Project carried out in first term
- Research Project carried from mid-January until the end of July
- Exams April/May
Part Time
- (Science) Lectures on Tuesdays in Year One
- Library Project carried out in first Term
- (Clinical) Lectures on Thursdays in Year Two
- Research Project carried out throughout Year Two
- Exams April/May in both years
English Language requirement
To
be admitted onto this course you must provide recent evidence that your
spoken and written command of the English language is at the required
level. You must achieve at least a standard level of proficiency on the
IELTS English language test or an acceptable equivalent. For more
information please visit
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission/english-language
Closing date for applications: 3rd August 2012
Contact: education.unit@ion.ucl.ac.uk
