In addition there are lectures on anatomy and physiology to provide students with a basic medical knowledge. These lectures are supported by practicals, demonstrations and attachments to staff members. In the second term students study selected topics in detail. All students must study biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering, but can select 2 others from a list including biomaterials, nuclear medicine, biomedical electronics and instrumentation and computing. In addition there are a series of clinical tutorial demonstrations where clinicians introduce their own specialities.
Students become familiar with how clinicians work, attend operations, etc.
Diploma students do not do a project report. By the end of the course the students will have received a thorough academic grounding in Medical Imaging, been exposed to the practice of Medical Imaging in a hospital department, and carried out a short research project. Many graduates take up careers in health service medical physics departments, either in the UK or their home country. There are many opportunities for research in Medical Imaging before going on to an academic career. Graduates also find employment in the many health related industries.