Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging

Degree Structure

• College: Health Sciences
• Department: Medical Diagnostic Imaging
• Level: Undergraduate
• Study System: Courses
• Total Credit Hours: 137 Cr. Hrs.
• Duration: 4 Years
• Intake: Fall and Spring
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time

Degree Overview

The Medical Diagnostic Imaging program is designed to produce qualified and competent health professionals. The program consists of three plans: a four-year basic program, a two-year bridging program - track A, and a three-year bridging program - track B.

What You Will Learn

The program trains competent lab scientists by providing a plethora of advanced and technically challenging biochemical and molecular tests. Students will develop the theoretical background and technical skills needed for professional roles through tailor-made theoretical and practical courses.

University Requirements

The University Requirements consist of 24 credit hours of mandatory courses.

College Requirements

The College Requirements consist of two mandatory courses encompassing 6 credit hours:

• Biostatistics (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Research (3 credit hours)

Degree Requirements

The Medical Diagnostic Imaging program requires 137 credit hours of coursework, distributed into:

• University Requirements (UR): 24 credit hours
• College Requirements (CR): 24 credit hours
• Program Requirements (PR): 89 credit hours The basic MDI program requires 89 credit hours of coursework, distributed into:
• Mandatory Courses: 86 credit hours
• Elective Courses: 3 credit hours

Course Description

Courses offered by the Medical Diagnostic Imaging program are designated (0502ABC), where ABC represents the year, term, and sequence.

Core Courses

• Introduction to Medical Diagnostic Imaging (2-3-0:3)
• Patient Care and Management (1) (2-0-0:2)
• Patient Care and Management (2) (2-3-0:3)
• Skeletal Radiography (2-6-0:4)
• Skeletal Radiography Clinical Practice (0-0-9:3)
• Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (2-0-0:2)
• Medical Imaging Equipment (2-3-0:3)
• Digital Imaging (2-3-0:3)
• Radiographic Techniques (2-6-0:4)
• Radiographic Techniques Clinical Practice (0-0-15:5)
• Radiologic & Cross Sectional Anatomy (0-6-0:2)
• Special Radiographic Techniques (3-0-0:3)
• Special Radiographic Technique Clinical Practice (0-0-15:5)
• Radiologic Pathology and Image Interpretation (0-6-0:2)
• AI and Informatics in Radiology (2-3-0:3)
• Computed Tomography (2-3-0:3)
• Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (1) (0-0-15:5)
• Nuclear Medicine (2-3-0:3)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (2-3-0:3)
• Ultrasonography (2-3-0:3)
• Research Project (2-0-0:2)
• Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (2) (0-0-18:6)

Elective Courses

• Introduction to Radiology (2-0-0:2)
• Seminar in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (1-0-0:1)

Career Path

Radiographers and Medical Imaging Specialists (MIS) are in high demand worldwide. Graduates can pursue careers in hospital settings or outpatient clinics, specializing in computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, digital imaging, PACS, or nuclear medicine. Opportunities also exist in quality assurance and overseeing the implementation of new technology. Graduates may manage entire radiology departments, including budget and personnel, or pursue academic teaching positions.