MSc Medical Imaging

HPDM092: Fundamentals of Research Design

In this compulsory introductory module, you will critically examine and apply the core concepts and perspectives at the heart of applied health and care research, and the main methods and elements of study design that underpin this multidisciplinary and highly applied area of social science. It seeks balanced coverage of: quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods; a wide range of disciplinary perspectives; appreciation of the full range of health service and health policy goals (e.g. effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness, feasibility, acceptability, accessibility, equity, and understanding the perspectives of different stakeholders); and is based around the key study design choices which all applied social science studies face. It will also cover fundamental considerations in all high quality applied health research, such as: the role of theory; patient and public involvement; data processing and management, and research ethics.

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HPDM148: Independent Research

This dissertation module is the piece of independent research associated with the Masters programmes in Clinical Education, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Research Methods and Extreme Medicine. It is also an optional module for MSc Medical Imaging. The module is co-delivered with HPDM148Z. It is designed to enable you to produce a project report under supervision, and to demonstrate project design, development, evaluation, synthesis and dissemination skills.

The aim of the independent research module is to enable you to demonstrate your ability to design, conduct, evaluate and write up a project on a topic that is of relevance to the title and aim of your award and in doing so, to demonstrate self-direction, originality and an ability to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of project skills at an advanced professional level.

Supervisors will be drawn from academic staff and external co-supervisors (where appropriate) depending on your research interest.

Students can undertake primary or secondary research, which can involve quantitative and/or qualitative data. Common research designs include formalised literature reviews (e.g., scoping or systematic reviews), cross-sectional surveys, and qualitative interviews. Students are guided to select appropriate topics given time and resource constraints, and the need to ensure studies have all necessary approvals (e.g., research ethics).

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PAMM121: Applying Research to Practice for Radiographers (M)

This module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a piece of independent research or a service evaluation. It is designed to enable you to produce a project report under supervision, and to demonstrate project design, development, evaluation, synthesis and dissemination skills.

The aim of this module is to enable you to demonstrate your ability to design, conduct, evaluate and write up a project on a topic that is of relevance to the title and aim of your award, and in doing so, to demonstrate self-direction, originality and an ability to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of project skills at an advanced professional level.

Elements of this module may map against aspects of Enhanced or Advanced Practice as defined by the relevant AHP frameworks (NHSE) and / or as defined the College of Radiographers' Education and Career Framework 2023.

Supervisors will be drawn from academic staff according to your research interest.

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PAMM115: Scientific Principles of CT

This module will introduce more scientific and technical depth around concepts relating specifically to Computed Tomography (CT). You will develop further knowledge and understanding of the underlying theoretical principles behind the equipment and technical aspects involved in CT as well as further understanding of key parameters that influence image quality and examination type.

You will gain essential knowledge of the science and technology underpinning CT as used in current clinical practice. This module aims to give you sufficient grounding in the scientific and technological aspects of CT as a way of preparing you for further study relating to clinical aspects of CT, thereby providing an underpinning knowledge base for Enhanced Practice (Core Pathway Clinical Pillar 13, 15) . Elements of this module may map against aspects of Enhanced or Advanced Practice as defined by the relevant AHP frameworks (NHSE) and / or as defined by the College of Radiographers' Education and Career Framework 2023 .

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PAMM116: Scientific Principles of MRI

This module will introduce more scientific and technical depth around concepts relating specifically to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). You will develop further knowledge and understanding of the underlying theoretical principles behind the equipment and technical aspects involved in MRI as well as further understanding of key parameters that influence image quality and examination type.

You will gain essential knowledge of the science and technology underpinning MRI as used in current clinical practice. This module aims to give you sufficient grounding in the scientific and technological aspects of MRI as a way of preparing you for further study relating to clinical aspects of MRI. Elements of this module may map against aspects of Enhanced or Advanced Practice as defined by the relevant AHP frameworks (NHSE) and/or as defined by the College of Radiographers' Education and Career Framework 2023.

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PAMM117: CT Theory and Applications

This module will enhance your understanding of the role Computed Tomography (CT) plays in the clinical setting. It will build in the knowledge gained in the Scientific Principles of CT module and will consider how CT is tailored to meet the needs of individual patients whilst investigating a range of different conditions as well as the role it plays in the patient pathway.

You will learn how to apply your scientific understanding of CT to a range of clinical applications, learning how CT protocols are designed and adapted for a range of common clinical indications. You will learn about anatomy and common pathologies as demonstrated on CT images and gain understanding of the relative role CT plays in the patient pathway. You will learn about quality assurance in CT, how to identify common artefacts and the steps taken to either eliminate or minimise them. You will also discover, drawing on the evidence base, how to provide person centred care when practicing within this modality.

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PAMM118: MRI Theory and Applications

This module will enhance your understanding of the role Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays in the clinical setting. It will build on the knowledge gained in the Scientific Principles of MRI module and will consider how MRI is tailored to meet the needs of individual patients whilst investigating a range of different conditions as well as the role it plays in the patient pathway.

You will learn how to apply your scientific understanding of MRI to a range of clinical applications, learning how MRI protocols are designed and adapted for a range of common clinical indications. You will learn about anatomy and common pathologies as demonstrated on MRI images and gain understanding of the relative role MRI plays in the patient pathway. You will learn about quality assurance in MRI, how to identify common artefacts and the steps taken to either eliminate or minimise them. You will also discover, drawing on the evidence base, how to provide person centred care when practicing within this modality.

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BEMM388: People Management

This module explores the dynamics of behaviour in an organisation. You will address how to identify and understand behavioural patterns and how to develop skills in managing this behaviour in ourselves and others. Understanding behaviour is fundamental to effective management and personal development. Organisational behaviour (OB) pervades all other activities in an organisation as long as people are involved in it. You will examine our everyday understanding of behaviour and explore new insights into OB in a theoretical and practical manner. No prior study of OB is required.

• Provide you with an understanding of behavioural theories in the context of organisations, at the individual, group and organisational level.
• Enable you to translate behaviour theory into practice, through applied work
• Develop your confidence in assessing and managing your behaviour and the behaviour of others that you can take into the workplace.

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HPDM054Z: Statistics as Applied to Health

This module provides an introduction to statistical concepts and methods relevant to health research. You will develop your understanding of these concepts/methods enabling you to interpret the statistical aspects of research studies and published papers.

You will learn to recognise the most commonly encountered types of data in health research and learn which statistical methods are appropriate to summarise such data and make statistical inferences. You will be able to interpret the findings of published research and critically appraise the choice of statistical methods in those papers. You will understand the concepts relevant to the pooling of study findings across research papers and understand the factors that need to be taken into consideration when calculating the number of participants required in a research study.

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HPDM103: Teaching Practitioner

This module builds on some of the theory and concepts introduced in Education Essentials, and enables you to further apply learning and teaching principles to a wider variety of practical situations such as lectures, tutorials and small group sessions.

You will extend your knowledge of work-based learning and apply contemporary ideas to practical work based situations.

You will be expected to reflect on how to improve your teaching and the teaching of others. Through this process you will learn about quality and management issues in teaching and learning.

This module aims to extend your teaching knowledge and skills and also introduces you to some principles of educational leadership and management. There is a strong emphasis on looking at how educational ideas are translated into practice. You will also be invited to reflect on and plan for your future development, including opportunities for professional recognition.

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HPDM142: Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching

In this module you will explore the important part supervision, mentoring and coaching plays in the learning process. You will learn about Pendleton's Rules, Agenda Led, Outcomes-based Analysis (ALOBA), Set-Go and have the opportunity to put your feedback skills into practice.

Educators need to encourage all learners to improve and to identify those who need particular support and guidance. They also need feedback and opportunities to reflect on their own performance. This module will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to give effective feedback, supervise learners, identify learners in difficulty and explore this important aspect of your role as an educator based in a clinical/healthcare education setting. In a similar manner to other modules, there is an emphasis on developing both in-depth knowledge and practical experience.

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HPDM194: Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare

In this module, you will explore the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that contribute to effective management and leadership in complex healthcare settings. Through a comparative approach to analysing global healthcare systems, you will reach into the available evidence base and reflect on multi-disciplinary perspectives on areas such as integrated governance, communication, project management, self-management and decision-making in healthcare. You will critically appraise principles of leadership and followership to understand how you may most effectively lead.

You will examine how to understand and engage with human behaviour in a changing healthcare environment, and through understanding decision making theory, critically appraise the conditions needed to make a collaborative decision. By the end of the module, you will be equipped with a series of practical tools that will assist you in offering safe, effective and sustainable system of healthcare for your patients.

The aim of the module is to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge, behaviours and attitudes to enable you to manage and lead multi-professional teams within a complex system of care.

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HPDM195: Leading Change in Global Healthcare

In this module, you will develop a critical awareness of the different ways of working with multiple stakeholders to change practice, implement innovation, and improve health care. You will develop skills in Quality Improvement and critically consider how routine data, the communication of knowledge, and reflective practice can contribute to achieving evidence-based change in health services. You will consider the need for change in the healthcare setting in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and what this means for leadership and service delivery at a local level. The module will enable you to develop a detailed strategy for achieving change in an area of healthcare practice. You will critically consider how research evidence, learning from reflection, and locally generated data can be integrated to achieve evidence-based change in practice.

You will develop the skills to use Quality Improvement tools and techniques as well as identifying and appraising the leadership skills and personal qualities required to do so. The module will enable you to strategize for achieving change in an area of healthcare practice. You will reflect on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 agenda, including global leadership examples in healthcare (including the NHS). You will critically consider how research evidence, learning from reflection, and locally generated data can be integrated to achieve evidence-based change in practice.

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HPDM105: Education Essentials

In this module we introduce you to the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes required of all healthcare professionals who educate - both in the workplace and in more formal situations such as lectures, tutorials and small groups. Through critical appraisal of learning theories and models of delivery, the module explores the practicalities of delivering high quality education in busy healthcare environments.

Teaching is a practical skill that uses complex ideas about how people learn. As a clinical educator, you will increasingly need to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and application of learning and skills in teaching.

In the module, you will explore how to apply educational theory and teaching models to develop your teaching and support learners in the workplace. Through observed teaching, and evaluation of a session that you deliver in your workplace, you will design an evidence-based action plan for improving your practice as a clinical educator.

Teaching observations, peer review, and other activities such as the microteaching you'll be expected to undertake as part of this module, provide evidence to draw upon should you decide to apply for professional recognition with Advance HE, the Academy of Medical Educators, or other relevant organisations.

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HPDM093: Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice

Undertaking this module will provide you with the skills you need to plan and conduct systematic reviews and other types of evidence synthesis. Topics covered will include question formulation, forming a team and the importance of end-user involvement, protocols and reporting standards, searching, study selection, data extraction, critical appraisal, synthesis to include simple meta-analysis, qualitative synthesis and mixed methods synthesis, other review methods e.g. realist reviews, scoping reviews and evidence maps and overviews of review dissemination and creative communication.

You will examine how to frame and identify uncertainties in clinical practice, identify which review method is most appropriate for a review question and type of evidence, and develop demonstrable competencies in all the necessary steps of systematic reviews/evidence syntheses.

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HPDM104: Assessing Learning

This module introduces the principles and practice of assessment in clinical education, including assessment types and relevant theoretical frameworks. You will learn about the constructs used to evaluate assessments, such as validity, reliability, and utility, and how to apply these when designing an assessment. Through exploring the clinical education evidence base, you will explore a variety of work-based assessment tools and their use in continuing professional development. You will also consider the uses of learning technologies in assessment, and issues around equality, diversity, inclusion and their implications for assessment design and practice.

This module aims to give you both a sound knowledge of assessment principles and an understanding of how to apply them in assessment design for professional practice.

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