Professional/Short course Contemporary Advances in Ultrasound Technology

Entry year: 2025/26
Course code: UZYY8Q15M
Application: University
Level: Professional/Short Course
School: School of Health and Social Wellbeing
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: Online
Course Director: Antonio Sassano

Introduction

This 15 credit Contemporary Advances in Ultrasound Technology module will explore and address issues relating to new technology and quality assurance. You will be expected to contribute to discussions based on your own knowledge and experiences, recognise gaps in your knowledge and understanding and investigate these areas by asking questions and reading around the subject, particularly current published studies.

On successful completion of this level 7 (Masters level) module, you will be able to:

Demonstrate in depth and critical knowledge and understanding of contemporary advances in ultrasound technology
Critically evaluate relevant knowledge to enable optimum use of the ultrasound equipment within the current, internationally recognised recommendations for safe practice
Design and critically evaluate a relevant investigation.

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards MSc Medical Ultrasound.

Structure

Content

The module syllabus typically covers:

Contemporary advancements
Developments in digital signal processing and imaging- spatial and frequency compound imaging
Non-linear propagation of ultrasound principles and tissue harmonic imaging
Developments in transducer technology and array designs 3D and 4D ultrasound
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) - principles and micro bubble contrast agents
Elastography
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Microbubble assisted delivery of drugs and genes
Advances in Doppler techniques - clinical applications
Quality control and performance checks - acceptance testing and phantoms.

Assessment

The assessment will comprise a 3,000-word written assignment.

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Dates

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How to apply

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Extra information

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

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