This module has been developed to give students a foundational knowledge of the main imaging modalities used in diagnostic and research neuroimaging.
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
1.01:         Describe the physical basis of MRI
1.02:         Describe the common MRI sequences used in the clinic and for research.
1.03:         Explain the post-processing tools used for MR angiography, such as maximum intensity projection (MIP). 
1.04:         Demonstrate understanding of MR instrumentation and safety issues.
1.05:         Describe the basic aims and principles of quality assurance and quality control applied to image acquisition and image interpretation.
1.06:         Describe test objects and procedures involved in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
1.07:         Explain how contrast agents work in MRI, listing the different types of contrasts available, identifying their positive and negative effects and discussing related safety issues.
1.08:         Identify the relevant national and international standards.
1.09:         Describe the safety regulatory framework and governance relevant to clinical and research MRI.
2. Computed Tomography (CT)
2.01:         Describe the theoretical principles and clinical applications of Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
2.02:         Describe the instrumentation of DSA, associated dosimetry issues and the post-processing tools used for it.
2.03:         Describe the physical principles of x-ray computed tomography (CT), scanner technology with reference to dosimetry/safety issues and simple backprojection for image reconstruction.
2.04:         Understand and explain the processing tools used for CTA, such as maximum intensity projection (MIP), shaded surface displays (SSD) and 3D reconstruction.
2.05:         Describe the safety regulatory framework and governance relevant to clinical and research CT.
3. Radionuclide Imaging (RI)
3.01:         Describe the theory of radioactive decay and detectors.
3.02:         List the radiopharmaceuticals used and detail their production.
3.03:         Describe and explain the key elements of nuclear medicine imaging systems, including PET and SPECT
3.04:         Outline the key clinical applications of PET and SPECT
3.05:         Describe the safety regulatory framework and governance relevant to clinical and research PET and SPECT
4. EEG & MEG (MEEG)
4.01:         Describe the basic electrophysiological, physical and technological principles involved in the generation and measurement of EEG/MEG signals, including their spatio-temporal nature.
4.02:         Discuss the role of EEG and MEG in neuroimaging.
4.03:         Describe the safety regulatory framework and governance relevant to clinical and research EEG and MEG.
5. Ultrasound (US)
5.01:         Describe and apply the theoretical principles of diagnostic ultrasound to example scenarios.
5.02:         Describe the instrumentation and signal processing required for diagnostic ultrasound.
5.03:         List and describe clinical applications of ultrasound.
5.04:         Describe the safety regulatory framework and governance relevant to clinical and research ultrasound.