Medical Imaging and Analysis

Education facts

Code: 3RA042

This course is about medical imaging and how it can be applied to study the human body in health and disease. The course deals with various methods that are common in both clinical practice and in medical research to study organ function and detect diseases. The course introduces general image properties and common reconstruction and analysis techniques. The course then deals with the four major imaging modalities: X-ray / computed tomography, nuclear medicine with emphasis on positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). For each imaging modality, an overview of the instrumentation and relevant physics theory is given. A significant part of the course is devoted to algorithms used in the analysis of medical images. Computer laboratories for medical image analysis provide relevant practical experience with methods to facilitate the interpretation of collected data.  The laboratories are structured based on problems in medical image processing, taken from ongoing research projects at the department. The course is given in English.   The course consists of two modules:  Module 1, theoretical work, 5 credits Module 2, laboratory work, 2.5 credits

Entry requirements

At least 90 ECTS, of which 20 ECTS in physics, 5 ECTS in statistics and 5 ECTS in basic programming. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Medical Imaging and Analysis

  Umeå University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %