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Students will investigate the concept of professional practice leading to an exploration of current professional issues relevant to medical imaging. The course will develop students' ability to reflect on, and respond to, the wide variety of professional, ethical, medico-legal and clinical workplace issues generated in a rapidly changing environment.

Provides students with the knowledge to evaluate radiographs of common musculoskeletal trauma in the clinical setting. Using a systematic method of image interrogation and a critical approach, students will develop the ability to provide a preliminary clinical image evaluation of common musculoskeletal trauma radiographs.

Provides students with knowledge of the fundamental scientific principles of MRI. Students will examine components of the clinical environment in the context of patient care and safety. In addition, students will evaluate common clinical applications, developing the ability to analyse standard imaging protocols and explain normal and abnormal MR imaging appearances.

Provides students with knowledge of the fundamental scientific principles of MRI. Students will examine components of the clinical environment in the context of patient care and safety. In addition, students will evaluate common clinical applications, developing the ability to analyse standard imaging protocols and explain normal and abnormal MR imaging appearances.

Extends students’ specialised theoretical knowledge and understanding of the underlying scientific principles of MR technology. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge to obtain images of optimal diagnostic quality.

Extends students’ specialised theoretical knowledge and understanding of the underlying scientific principles of MR technology. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge to obtain images of optimal diagnostic quality.

Provides students with knowledge of the fundamental scientific principles of ultrasound. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge to different patient populations. In addition, students will investigate standard sonography imaging techniques and analyse sonographic imaging appearances.

Provides students with knowledge of the fundamental scientific principles of ultrasound. Students will develop the ability to apply this knowledge to different patient populations. In addition, students will investigate standard sonography imaging techniques and analyse sonographic imaging appearances.

Explores the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Students will learn about the properties of sound waves and their behaviour with tissues in the production of ultrasound images, including the construction of artefacts, and develop the ability to manipulate and optimise image production by refining components and controls of the ultrasound machine, while considering the importance of bioeffects and safety.

Explores the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Students will learn about the properties of sound waves and their behaviour with tissues in the production of ultrasound images, including the construction of artefacts, and develop the ability to manipulate and optimise image production by refining components and controls of the ultrasound machine, while considering the importance of bioeffects and safety.

Extends students’ understanding of the underlying physical principles related to a range of MRI safety issues. The course will provide students with the opportunity to explore these safety issues in greater depth and to apply this knowledge in critically evaluating current policies and practices. New and emerging safety topics will also be examined.

Extends students’ understanding of the underlying physical principles related to a range of MRI safety issues. The course will provide students with the opportunity to explore these safety issues in greater depth and to apply this knowledge in critically evaluating current policies and practices. New and emerging safety topics will also be examined.

Introduces cardiac ultrasound by exploring the analysis and interpretation of the 2D, M-mode, spectral Doppler, and colour Doppler components of the normal cardiac ultrasound examination. An emphasis will be placed on integrating theory and clinical practice elements to facilitate sound clinical reasoning, decision-making and clinical competence.

Humans share with other living things the features of physical self-generation and adaptation to the environment. Humans also live in a mental (mind) world and maintain relationships with our perceived environments. Minds and bodies mutually affect one another. This mind/body dance, which is explored in this course, is what gives rise to all of human behaviour from simple daily activities to the highest forms of creativity.

Our environment sustains our lives but at times threatens our health. These threats may occur naturally, or arise from damage we have inflicted on the environment. This course considers health impacts of climate change, pollution, lifestyle choices, poverty and affluence, workplace hazards, emerging infectious diseases, and dangers affecting cancer risk.

Introduction to human biology with particular emphasis on integrated organ function. The course will deal with: structures and processes associated with the function of the nervous, locomotor, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.

Presents the structure of biological systems with special reference to human biology, from the levels of histology through to gross anatomy. Specific examples of the correlation between structure and function will be considered. An introduction to current techniques for the visualisation of biological structure will be presented.

An introduction to the nature and roles of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites as the causative agents of human diseases. Topics include: the defence mechanisms of the body, the immune system including autoimmunity and allergy, control of disease by antimicrobials, sterilisation, disinfection and infection control practice.

Outlines the basic mechanisms, operating at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels, by which human disease develops. These include genetic factors, cell injury, inflammation, repair, circulatory disturbances, and neoplastic change. These mechanisms are illustrated by descriptions of the pathogenesis of specific diseases that are relevant to the New Zealand situation, or are the focus of current biomedical research.

A solid grounding in the principles underlying pharmacology and toxicology, including the nature of drug targets, their interaction and response (pharmacodynamics), the fate of drugs within the body (pharmacokinetics), toxicity classification and testing, poisons and antidotes, adverse drug reactions, selective toxicity, drug discovery and development. Selected drug examples will be studied to illustrate key principles of clinical pharmacology.

An integrative approach is used to study fundamental physiological processes which enable the body to overcome the challenge of life. Drawing on examples of normal and abnormal function, the course examines the interaction of vital physiological processes, from cellular control mechanisms to multiple organ systems. Topics include: control of fluid and electrolytes, cardiovascular control, energy use, and the delivery of oxygen and metabolites.

The impact of neuroscience revolution on our understanding of human physiology and biomedical research is reviewed. Topics include: mechanisms of neurotransmission, learning, memory, sensory perception (vision, hearing, touch and smell) and application of gene therapy for treating neurological diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the integration and control of physiological function by the nervous system. Examples include control of movement and coordination, regulation of reproduction, blood pressure, breathing, appetite, body weight and sexuality. Developmental neuroscience is also considered. Laboratory exercises provide insight into neural structure and function and include application of neuroimaging technologies.

Examines the analysis, description and quantification of anatomical structures, including visualisation methodologies and the challenges of imaging subcellular to whole organ anatomy. Emphasis is placed on emerging applications and technology, including computational anatomy, surgical planning and research applications. Appropriate uses of human tissue, modern imaging technologies, tissue preparation, imaging artefacts, and novel visualisation techniques will be explored.

An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.