RDI-20015 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

Having understood the principles and equipment of projectional radiography and acquired foundational knowledge in research methods at the previous level of study, this module builds on that base to present the principles, equipment and techniques of cross-sectional imaging modalities and the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in radiography. These will be taught alongside the skills required to critically appraise the radiographic literature. The student will develop the skills to systematically search and review the literature and a working knowledge of research methods and paradigms in order to construct a research proposal to address a particular research question, selecting appropriate research methods. This final research proposal is expected to form the basis of the student’s final year dissertation.

The aim of the module is to provide the learner with an understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of the various technologies within Diagnostic Imaging. To enable the student to use this understanding to recommend appropriate imaging strategies to address clinical questions and evaluate imaging techniques with reference to the radiographic literature. Learners will also be equipped to identify appropriate research questions and methods to advance the evidence base, in preparation for their final year dissertation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate and compare imaging strategies, employing understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of imaging modalities and evidence from the radiographic literature.: 1
Understand the essential principles of, and begin to evaluate, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in aspects of diagnostic imaging: 1
Formulate effective search strategies using health related databases: 2
Further develop critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of relevant literature: 1
Select appropriate research designs for a range of research questions and recognise the strengths and limitations of each design: 2
Select appropriate descriptive statistics and an appropriate method of analysis for a proposed research project: 2
Develop a research proposal including any necessary ethical considerations and possible dissemination strategies: 2

Study hours

Scheduled active learning:
Seminars and workshops ~ 20 hours
In situ or synchronous Lectures ~ 30 hours
Asynchronous material (pre-recorded lectures and Sways etc) ~ 15 hours
Independent study
Prep for seminars/workshops ~ 20 hours
Assessment 1 prep and writing ~ 40 hours
Assessment 2 prep and writing ~ 55 hours
Additional reading and independent study ~ 120 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment