The course appeals particularly, but not exclusively, to those from clinical radiography or physics, biomedical engineering and neuroscience backgrounds who wish to pursue a career in neuroimaging research.
Graduates of the course will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills essential for a future research career in the areas of neuroradiology, imaging neuroscience or neuroimaging technology. UCL is ranked #1 in Europe and #2 in the world for Neuroscience and Behaviour based on citation data (Clarivate’s Essential Science Indicators (ESI)) and so students on this course are immersed in a world-class clinical and scientific environment, taught by leading experts in the field. For clinicians, and professions allied to healthcare, the course will equip you with a sound understanding of neuroimaging techniques. For medical physicists it will enable you to develop your theoretical understanding in an internationally renowned centre.
Upon graduation, students go into a variety of careers. The majority go into careers in health and social care whilst others have moved into further academia, consultancy, scientific research and development, manufacturing, teaching and advertising. 100% of our graduates were in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2023–2024 cohorts).
The focus of this degree is neuroimaging of neurological disease. Together with our associated hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology promotes research that is of direct clinical relevance to improved patient care and treatment.