MSc Medical Imaging Technology at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The rapid evolution of medical imaging technology calls for experts to implement optimised imaging techniques and improve patient outcomes. This course aims to prepare students from diverse backgrounds such as engineering, biomedical engineering, or life sciences for a professional career in imaging-related fields in healthcare and research, by providing in-depth knowledge in medical imaging technology and preparing for using technical and engineering skills to improve healthcare delivery.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences | Department: Sport and Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions | Duration: 15 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2028 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc in Medical Imaging Technology combines elements from physics, mathematics, computer science, biomedical engineering, biology and clinical medicine to help you develop your knowledge, understanding and skills of engineering design, medical imaging technologies and clinical environment. Through internationally recognised researchers, projects, guest lecturers and a strong collaboration with medical imaging technology SMEs / NHS Trust partners, you will develop the skills needed for a career in a medical imaging-related filed in clinical practice, research, or technical development. Modules include Introduction to STEMM Principles and Practices for Technical Decision Making, Introduction to Modelling and Simulation in MATLAB and Python, Medical Imaging Equipment and Healthcare Technology, Masters Research Project, Healthcare Technology Management, Leadership and Project Management for Health and Healthcare, Internet of Things for Healthcare Applications.

Career pathways

Employment opportunities in imaging-related fields in healthcare and research are excellent. You could choose to work in medical imaging technology research or development in an academic or industrial sector; or pursue a clinical career in radiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be expected to have a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in an engineering, technical, life sciences, medicine or medical aligned qualification. Applicants without standard entry qualifications who can demonstrate and provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills and experience (minimum three years) to successfully complete the course will also be considered. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,590 a year (2027/28). full-time, 15 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 15 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: January 2028

Duration: 15 months full-time

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