Program Overview

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Introduction to the Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Program

The Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy course is a four-year program offered by the School of Health Sciences at the University of Aveiro. This program consists of 240 ECTS, with 60 ECTS devoted to Clinical Placement in several health institutions.

Program Objectives

The primary aim of this program is to qualify health professionals to perform excellently in all functions related to their professional content in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiotherapy. By the end of the study program, students should be able to:

• Perform and evaluate diagnostic imaging studies in various areas, including Conventional Radiology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasonography, Bone Densitometry, Positron Emission Tomography, and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media in clinical contexts.
• Perform Imaging and dosimetry planning, execute conventional and virtual treatment simulation, and apply classical and advanced radiation therapy techniques.
• Follow and apply radiological protection, safety, and quality control regulations.

Program Structure

Duration and Mode

• Duration: 4 years
• Mode: Daytime

Tuition Fees

• National/EU student tuition fee for 2025/2026: 697/year
• International tuition fees for 2025/2026: 5000/year

Scientific Area

• Health Sciences

Teaching Language

The program is taught in Portuguese, but teaching staff can provide tutorial-type support in English.

Admissions

National Competition for Access

• Admission tests: Biology and Geology, or Mathematics, or Biology and Geology and Physics and Chemistry.
• The calculation of grades considers 50% of the secondary education grade and 50% of the admission test grade.
• Openings for 2025/2026: 25 in the 1st phase, 2 in the 2nd phase.
• Mark of the last person placed in 2025/2026: 140 in the 1st phase, 139.3 in the 2nd phase.

International Admissions

• Admission tests: Biology
• Observations: Although study programs are taught in Portuguese, teaching staff will provide support in English.

Over 23 Years Admissions

• Admission tests: Biology

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy degree can work in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiotherapy in various health institutions. They can also find job opportunities in the industry, enterprises oriented towards quality control, radiation protection, and safety issues.

Curricular Plan

The curricular plan is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (A3ES).

Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The University of Aveiro has adopted the SDG Keyword Mapping method to identify the contribution of its training offer to the SDGs. This initiative aims to promote the integration of sustainability into the educational offer and prepare students to make informed choices and be proactive contributors to a sustainable future.