This course is a core component of the MC215 Master of Medical Physics and MR233 Master of Applied Science (Health & Medical and Physics). The course is also relevant to the conduct of a successful research project within the context of the RMIT higher degrees program.?

It specifically provides you with a knowledge and understanding of the physical and technological basis of operation of a range of radiological and other medical imaging modalities.?

Radiology is probably the most technologically intensive field in medicine and has seen unprecedented changes in recent years. Physicists working in the field require a solid understanding of the technology and the physical principles upon which it is based in order to appreciate advantages and limitations, evaluate equipment performance and assess risk.?

The course aims to introduce you to the principles of x-ray projection radiography, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, and nuclear medicine techniques including gamma camera planar imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).?

Image quality, visual interpretation, image file representation, and imaging system evaluation and quantitative comparison are also studied.