Master in Medical Imaging
Utrecht University
Key Information
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,209 / per year *
Application deadline
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* EU/EEA, Surinam or Swiss students; €20,750: International students
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Introduction
Exact Science and Cutting-Edge Technology in Health Care
The field of medical imaging is evolving rapidly since diagnosis and treatment are increasingly supported by imaging procedures. The Medical Imaging Master’s program combines elements from physics, mathematics, computer science, biomedical engineering, biology, and clinical medicine. Master’s students will attain a high level of knowledge and skills in various areas of medical imaging, such as image acquisition physics, quantitative image analysis, computer-aided diagnosis, and image-guided interventions.
A Challenging Programme Composed by Two Renowned Institutions
The program is offered in close collaboration between the imaging division of the UMC Utrecht and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Two leading organizations at the forefront of health care and technology. This collaboration tops a solid technological basis with strong links to research performed in a clinical setting.
Are you a student with a clear interest in health care technology, a ‘beta mindset, curiosity towards the natural sciences and medical imaging, and ambition in research? Do you have a background in natural or physical sciences, e.g. physics, mathematics, computer science, or more applied technical sciences like biomedical engineering? This Master’s program might just be a perfect fit.
Program Outcome
Why you Should Study Medical Imaging at Utrecht University
- It’s a strongly technology-oriented Master’s program in a clinical setting. It allows you to work with an impressive range of imaging platforms.
- You will have the opportunity to carry out research projects at renowned international research groups and with selected industrial partners and gain valuable experience which helps your career in the world of research and technology development.
- The whole field of medical imaging, ranging from image acquisition physics to advanced image processing and analysis topics, is covered.
- You will benefit from the excellent international reputation and strong position of the Image Sciences Institute (ISI) and the Center for Image Sciences (CIS) at UMC Utrecht.
Career Opportunities
Medical Imaging prepares for a career in research, either at our own Ph.D. program Medical Imaging or at other institutes in the Netherlands or abroad. Alternatively, students leaving after obtaining their MSc degree will profit from a solid education in imaging physics and image analysis for a career in the industry.
Possible Prospects
Depending on your personal interests and skills, you can shape your career yourself. If you already know which would be your ideal career, you can discuss with the Programme Coordinator how best to prepare for your specific career path.
Academic Careers
If you choose to pursue an academic career, a logical step will be to start a Ph.D. project after you obtain your Master’s degree. Your research projects during Medical Imaging will prepare you for Ph.D. positions in the field of imaging physics and image analysis. After obtaining a Ph.D. degree, you can choose to continue in academia or to continue your career in the clinic or industry. Continuing in academia consists of doing post-doc work and becoming an assistant, associate, or full professor.
Professional Careers
Realistic career opportunities are:
- Ph.D. student in the Ph.D. program Medical Imaging in Utrecht. Of course, it is also possible to continue your career anywhere in the world.
- Junior scientist in the medical devices industry or biomedical imaging industry
- R&D professional in the medical industry
- Consultant in industry or for governmental organizations