Program Overview

Program Overview

The X-ray program is a three-year program that combines theory and practice to provide a deep understanding of the profession. As a radiographer, students will work with advanced medical technology and train on various image-generating modalities, such as conventional radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound.

Program Structure

The program is divided into six terms, with a focus on both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Term 1

• Introduction to radiography (1.5 credits)
• Topographic anatomy of the human body (7.5 credits)
• Clinical radiography - VIL 1 (7.5 credits)
• Professional development 1 (4.5 credits)
• Radiographic methodology 1 (7.5 credits)
• Scientific methods, skills and approach 1 (1.5 credits)

Term 2

• Topographic anatomy and physiology of the human body (7.5 credits)
• Pathophysiology and pharmacology (4.5 credits)
• Image and functional diagnostics (4.5 credits)
• Clinical radiography - VIL 2 (7.5 credits)
• Scientific methods, skills and communication methods 2 (1.5 credits)
• Professional development 2 (4.5 credits)

Term 3

• Radiographic methodology 2 (7.5 credits)
• Pathophysiology and imaging and functional diagnostics and treatments 1 (7.5 credits)
• Clinical radiography - VIL 3 or Clinical radiography - VIL 4 (7.5 credits)
• Pathophysiology and imaging and functional diagnostics and treatments 2 (6 credits)
• Scientific methods, skills and communication methods 3 (1.5 credits)

Term 4

• Clinical radiography - VIL 3 or Clinical radiography - VIL 4 (7.5 credits)
• Radiographic methodology 3 (7.5 credits)
• Pedagogy, leadership and supervision 1 (7.5 credits)
• Scientific methods, skills and communication methods 4 (1.5 credits)
• Pedagogy, leadership and supervision 2 (6 credits)

Term 5

• Clinical radiography - VIL 5 or Clinical radiography - VIL 6 (7.5 credits)
• Radiographic methodology 4 (7.5 credits)
• Scientific methods, skills and communication methods 5 (7.5 credits)
• Disaster medicine and acute illness from a radiographic perspective (7.5 credits)

Term 6

• Degree project (15 credits)
• Optional advanced course (7.5 credits)
• Clinical radiography - VIL 5 or Clinical radiography - VIL 6 (7.5 credits)

Education Plan

The education plan 1RS25 applies to students admitted from and including the autumn semester 2025 and onwards. The education plan 1RS13 applies to students admitted from and including the autumn semester 2013 to and including the autumn semester 2024.

Program and Course Overview 1RS25

Program overview for students admitted from and including the autumn semester 2025 and onwards.

Program and Course Overview 1RS13

Program overview for students admitted from and including the autumn semester 2013 to and including the autumn semester 2024.

Course Details

Courses include:

• Anatomy and physiology 1 - Communication and movement
• Radiography - Business-based training 1
• Anatomy and physiology 2 - Transport and reproduction
• Scientific approach and methods for quality development 1, part 1
• Radiographic methodology 1
• And many more, as listed in the program structure.

Conclusion

The X-ray program at Karolinska Institutet provides a comprehensive education in radiography, combining theoretical knowledge with practical training to prepare students for a career in this field.