Medical Ultrasound System module (ME41003)

This module aims to provide the student with a broad overview of medical ultrasound systems. It will aid students to develop the required skills in clinical ultrasound imaging, therapy and surgery. It will also provide research training in literature searching and critical appraisal, experimental design, data analysis and communication skills.

Core contents includes:

• basic physics of ultrasound
• basic concepts and principles of medical imaging instrumentation
• production, propagation and interactions of ultrasound
• ultrasound devices and instrumentation
• ultrasound systems including imaging, high intensive ultrasound for therapy, and high power ultrasound for surgery
• image function, quality, resolution, artefacts and safety