Medical Image Formation

Period (from – till ): 08 September 2025 - 7 November 2025 (BMS_P1_A)

Course coordinator: Dr.ir. Wilbert Bartels
Lecturers
Dr.ir. Wilbert Bartels, UMC Utrecht/Imaging Division, lecturer
Dr. Arnold Schilham, UMC Utrecht/Imaging Division, lecturer
Dr.ir. Roel Deckers, UMC Utrecht/Imaging Division, lecturer
Dr.ir. Bastiaan van Nierop, UMC Utrecht/Imaging Division, lecturer
Renée Allebrandi, MA (course contact person)
Course description
In this course the physics behind the most important medical imaging modalities will be treated. After an introductory lecture, x-ray imaging (radiography, fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography, computed tomography), ultrasound, nuclear imaging techniques (SPECT & PET) and magnetic resonance imaging will be discussed. The increasing importance of medical imaging for guiding surgery and minimally invasive radiological interventions will be emphasized. During the course, representative problems will be handed out and discussed.

Literature/study material used :
“The essential Physics of medical Imaging”, authors: Bushberg, Boone, Leidholdt and seibert; 3rd revised edition ISBN-10: 1451118104, Please note that the book is available as an e-book (download) on the website of Utrecht University Library.
“Basic Principles of MR Imaging”; published by Philips Nederland

Registration :
Medical Imaging students are registered automatically for this course upon entering the Masterprogramme.
Other UU students can register for this course via here on the Students' site.
Students from outside the UU or TU/E MI-track can register for this course by sending an email to mix@umcutrecht.nl or via EduXchange. Please include your name, student number, Master’s programme and the course code.
Mandatory for students in Master’s programme:
Yes, for MIMG students.
Optional for students in other GSLS Master’s programme:
Yes.

Prerequisite knowledge:
A BSc in

• (applied) physics
• (applied) mathematics
• computer science
• biomedical engineering
• science major of University College Utrecht
• electrical engineering
• or similar degree

After completing the course the student:

1. knows the basic physics behind the most commonly used clinical imaging modalities;
2. is able to optimize acquisition parameter settings for certain basic applications;
3. knows the safety issues associated with the different imaging modalities;
4. is able to recognize and explain the most common imaging artifacts related to the different modalities;
5. knows the key areas of application of the different modalities.

Je wordt ingeschreven voor deze cursus door de administratie van de opleiding van de cursus.