Neuroimaging

Course Overview

In Clinical practice it plays a prominent role in the detection and diagnosis of neurological and psychiatric illnesses and in the evaluation of new treatments. The techniques are getting increasingly sophisticated and as a result there is a high demand for well-trained professionals. The Neuroimaging MSc is one of only a few programmes from Bangor University dealing with modern neuroimaging in the UK. It is exceptional in its focus on practical and biomedical aspects of Neuroimaging. The success of the program is reflected in the success of our students with 60% either in further higher education, or fully employed in the first year after degree completion. This figure rises to 100% within 3 years of the degree. The Neuroimaging is designed to provide students with the background knowledge and technical skills to design, analyze and evaluate imaging data. The Neuroimaging MSc focuses on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) based techniques, including functional MRI, anatomical imaging, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, and Spectroscopy. Imaging techniques will be discussed with reference to relevant applications. The programme puts a strong emphasis on practical skills. In a dedicated computer lab, the students will learn and practice analysis and imaging techniques. Under supervision of our world-class academic staff, students will design their own imaging based studies, which will be run using the in-house 3T MRI scanner. Additional classes will provide students with a broad scope of professional skills. The Neuroimaging MSc is especially suited for: students interested in pursuing an Academic career in the field of Neuroimaging; students looking to find a job as research staff in industry or academic labs involved in translational research; medical professional, looking to develop skills in a new emergent technology and research field; students with a background in physics, mathematics or computer science who want to move into cognitive or clinical neuroscience; students with a background in psychology or biology who want to improve your technical skills for a neuroscience career.