Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology Study program

Program Overview

The Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology program spans four years and is divided into eight semesters. This program aims to produce graduates with the skills necessary for the local and foreign labor market in the field of applied health science technology. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students will become proficient in various imaging techniques, radiation protection methods, and medical informatics. Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in medical imaging, radiotherapy, or other related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

To produce an applied health science technology graduate equipped with highly competitive skills to meet the needs of the local and foreign labor market. To give the graduates the opportunity to teach, learn and continue training, while observing the standards and professional ethics.

Outline:

| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | UGE 01 | English language (1) | 2 | – | 2 | | 2 | HGPC-101 | Physical Chemistry | 3 | – | 2 | | 3 | HGPH-101 | Physics | 3 | – | 2 | | 4 | HGAN-101 | Human Anatomy | 3 | – | 2 | | 5 | HGCS-101 | Communication skills (1) | 1 | – | 1 | | 6 | HGCP-101 | Computer Skills and Programming concepts (1) | 2 | – | 1 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr.H | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | UGE 02 | English language (2) | 2 | UGE 01 | 2 | | 2 | HGBP-102 | Biomedical Physics | 3 | HGPH-101 | 2 | | 3 | HGCP-102 | Computer Skills and Programming concepts (2) | 2 | HGCP-101 | 1 | | 4 | HGMT-102 | Medical Terminology (1) | 1 | – | 1 | | 5 | HGBM-102 | Basic Microbiology | 3 | – | 2 | | 6 | UGA 03 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 | – | 2 | | 7 | HGHR-102 | Human Rights | 1 | – | 1 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HRBI-201 | Biomedical Imaging Techniques | 2 | – | 2 | | 2 | HRDO-201 | Dosimetry | 3 | – | 2 | | 3 | HRFT-201 | Fundamentals of Radiologic Techniques | 3 | – | 2 | | 4 | HLHP-201 | Histology and Pathology | 3 | – | 2 | | 5 | UGE 03 | English language (3) | 2 | UGE 02 | 2 | | 6 | HGPS-201 | Physiology | 3 | – | 2 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HRBC-202 | Biochemistry | 3 | – | 2 | | 2 | HRIP -202 | Imaging Procedures Techniques | 3 | – | 2 | | 3 | HRRI-202 | Radiological imaging Techniques (1) | 3 | – | 2 | | 4 | HRCA-202 | General Cross section Anatomy | 2 | HGAN-101 | 2 | | 5 | HRCT-202 | CT Examinations Techniques (I) | 4 | – | 2 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre–requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HRCT-301 | CT Examinations Techniques (II) | 4 | HRCT-202 | 2 | | 2 | HRRI-301 | Radiological imaging Techniques (2) | 3 | HRRI-202 | 2 | | 3 | HRRC-301 | Radiopharmaceuticals | 2 | | 2 | | 4 | HRRP-301 | Radiation protection methods & biological effects | 3 | – | 2 | | 5 | HRWI-301 | Women imaging Techniques | 2 | – | 1 | | 6 | Elective (1) | Elective (1) | 2 | – | 2 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre–requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HRCS-302 | Contrast imaging Techniques | 3 | – | 2 | | 2 | HRUS-302 | Ultrasound and Doppler Examinations Techniques (I) | 4 | – | 2 | | 3 | HRTH-302 | Radiotherapy Techniques (1) | 4 | – | 2 | | 4 | HRMR-302 | MRI Examinations Techniques (I) | 4 | | 2 | | 5 | HGCS-302 | Communication Skills (2) | 1 | HGCS-101 | 1 | | 6 | Elective (2) | Elective (2) | 2 | – | 2 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre–requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HRMR-401 | MRI Examinations Techniques (II) | 4 | HRMR-302 | 2 | | 2 | HRTH-401 | Radiotherapy Techniques (2) | 4 | HRTH-302 | 2 | | 3 | HGBS-401 | Biostatistics | 1 | – | 1 | | 4 | HGST-401 | Scientific Thinking & Research Methods | 1 | – | 1 | | 5 | HRUS-401 | Ultrasound and Doppler Examinations Techniques (II) | 3 | HRUS-302 | 2 | | 6 | HRMI-401 | Medical Imaging Informatics | 2 | | 1 | | 7 | Elective (3) | Elective (3) | 2 | – | 2 | | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre–requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HRRP-402 | Radiologic Pathology | 4 | – | 2 | | 2 | HRGP-402 | Graduation project | 4 | | 8 | | 3 | HRNU-402 | Clinical nuclear medicine Practice Techniques | 3 | | 2 | | 4 | HROB-402 | Obstetric and Pelvic Sonography Techniques | 3 | | 2 | | 5 | HGME-402 | Ethics and Legal Issues In Health Fields | 1 | – | 1 | | 6 | Elective (4) | Elective (4) | 2 | | 2 |

| Total | 17 | | | | |

Total Credit Hours = 127

Elective Courses

| No | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. H | Pre-requisite | Contact Hours/Week | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | HVEH-01 | Environmental Health | 2 | – | 2 | | 2 | HVEN-01 | Entrepreneurs | 2 | – | 1 | | 3 | HVHE-01 | Health Education | 2 | – | 2 | | 4 | HVEP-01 | Epidemiology | 2 | – | 2 | | 5 | HVSP-01 | Patient Safety | 2 | – | 2 | | 6 | HVMD-01 | Regulation of Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 2 | – | 2 | | 7 | HVCA-01 | Computer Modeling and Applications | 2 | – | 2 | | 8 | HVPM-01 | Principles of Marketing | 2 | – | 2 | | 9 | HVHC-01 | Health coaching | 2 | – | 2 | | 10 | HVPS-01 | Psychology | 2 | – | 2 | | 11 | HVEB-01 | External Beam Radiation Technology | 2 | – | 2 |

Other:

The program includes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, labs, workshops, and clinical rotations. The program is taught by qualified and experienced lecturers and/or instructors supported by texts, access to computers, and a library, all delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, and a first-class learning environment. The program has a strong focus on practical skills, with students participating in a variety of clinical rotations. The program's curriculum framework for English 3 builds on and extends the academic skills taught and practiced in English 1 and 2. The students are required to apply the target skills using materials relevant to the different disciplines at the university. Language continues to develop through the course as the students are engaged in activities which integrate the four language skills.