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RAD4080 · Monash University

Selected topics in medical imaging

Credit points
24
Level
4
Workload
—
Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

What it covers

Element one provides you with the opportunity to undertake directed in depth study in one of the following specialities: medical ultrasound, advanced multislice CT, advanced paediatric imaging or MR imaging of the heart. Element two builds upon the foundation established in earlier years of the course and examines in greater depth the scientific method and the various research designs available to clinicians seeking answers to health related questions. This element will equip you with the capacity to differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods, evaluate the veracity of research claims, understand current trends in research in medical imaging and their implications for evidence based health care. Element three provides you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge developed in element two and complete a critical analysis of a specified topic either directly related to the speciality addressed in element one or to another broader aspect of modern medical imaging. You will learn how to communicate effectively using written and oral communication through the creation of a written report and a formal oral presentation.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Quiz (45 mins)Quiz / Test10%
Annotated bibliography (1,500 words)Written10%
Case reflection and analysis (3,000 words)hurdleWritten15%
Abstract (250 words)Written5%
Oral presentation (10 mins)hurdlePresentation10%
Structural skeleton (1,500 words)Written10%
Article (3,000 words)hurdleWritten40%

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Full year extendedClaytonBlended