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PHYS5006: Medical Imaging Physics
2025 unit information
In this unit normally undertaken as part of the Masters of Medical Physics degree or the Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics, the physical principles underlying the physics of imaging in diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and functional imaging modalities are covered. Advanced techniques, such as multi-modality imaging, are also introduced.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Physics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Calculus, differential equations, Fourier analysis, and linear algebra |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles underlying image acquisition and image reconstruction
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the operation of medical imaging equipment for diagnostic radiology
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of CT system design and CT image reconstruction
- LO4. demonstrate an understanding of various modes of CT acquisition
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of the differences between conventional radiography and mammography equipment
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the basic physics of ultrasound imaging and how clinically useful images can be formed using ultrasound
- LO7. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of multimodal imaging e.g. PET/CT, SPECT/CT and PET/MR scanner design
- LO8. demonstrate an understanding of the perception and evaluation of image quality for medical images
- LO9. demonstrate the ability to determine radiation doses from external radiation sources used for imaging
- LO10. demonstrate an understanding of the clinical applications of medical imaging
- LO11. demonstrate an understanding of the essential elements of quality management systems used in diagnostic radiology
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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