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Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Medical Imaging

When you'll study it: Whole Academic Year
CATS points: 30
ECTS points: 15
Level: Level 5
Module lead: Graham Petley
Academic year: 2026-27

Module overview

Medical Devices lie at the heart of all measurements performed by Cardiac Physiologists and correct use is therefore essential to providing a high quality service. This module will introduce you to the principle of operation of common devices that you will encounter during your practice. You will learn how their performance is measured and determine if they are suitable for clinical use. You will discuss how performance can be optimised through calibration, quality assurance and standard operating procedures as well as consider risks. This module has a strong emphasis on application to practice, taking simple scientific concepts and translating them to the particular device being studied.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

This is a blended learning module. Prior to most sessions there will be a video to watch and/or a work activity to complete. During the associated in-person session ideas will be further developed and applied through discussion and other activities.

Study time
Type	Hours
Guided independent study	30
Independent Study	240
Blended Learning	30
Total study time	300

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Allisy-Roberts, P.J., Williams J. Farr's Physics for Medical Imaging. Saunders Ltd.

Raghbir Singh Khandpur. Handbook of biomedical instrumentation. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Ltd.

B.H Brown, R.H Smallwood, D.C. Barber, P.V Lawford, D.R Hose. Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Taylor & Francis.

John G Webster. Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design. John Wiley & Sons.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Both components of the summative assessment must be passed

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Written exam	50%
Coursework assignment(s)	50%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework assignment(s)	50%
Written exam	50%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External