FYS4750 – Medical Imaging
Course content
A comprehensive overview of all major diagnostic modalities used in radiology and nuclear medicine. The course provides an introduction to both clinical and technical aspects and covers applications in all the major organ systems: brain, heart, abdomen and muscle-skeleton. An introduction to ongoing research and new developments in the different modalities and techniques will be given. The course will be given by a multi-disciplinary group of lecturers with background in clinical radiology, nuclear medicine, informatics, medical physics and radiation protection.
Learning outcome
After taking this course the participants will have a basic understanding in the following areas:
• Knowledge of basic principles for medsical imaging based using advanced image modalities: MRI, CT, Ultrasound and PET-CT
• Knowledge of data analysis, image processing and post processing techniques for the different modalities
• Knowledge of technological similarities and differences between the different modalities and choice of equipment for different clinical applications
• Knowledge of ionizing radiation related risks and radiation protection principles in medical imaging
• Knowledge of new applications and technology trends for the different modalities
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Teaching
The course is taught in Week 38 and 42 autumn 2013 at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet (Sognsvannsveien 20): week 38 - Seminar room 1(B2.U001) and week 42 - Seminar room 2 (B2.U001).
The course is organized as full day teaching over 8 days (4 + 4 days). The participants must have time for literature studies and take home exercises after study period 1.
Course administration:
Professor Atle Bjørnerud and Associate professor Anne Catrine Trægde Martinsen, The Physics institute, UiO and The Intervention Centre, Oslo University hospital.
Access to teaching
The course is ment for students on the Medical Student Research Program (Forskerlinjen) and students on the master programme in Physics.
Examination
A take-home examination will be given to all students at the end of the course.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more: