Bachelor in Medical Imaging

  Institution: MAHSA University

Introduction

The Medical Imaging Department started with the Diploma Course in Medical Imaging in January 2006. In July 2007, Medical Imaging Department received 1st batch of students from The Ministry of Health Malaysia in its outsourcing program. Programs conducted:

• Diploma in Medical Imaging
• BSc (Hons) in Medical Imaging

Medical imaging refers to the techniques and processes used to create images of the entire or parts of the human body for clinical purposes which include medical procedures seeking to reveal, diagnose or examine diseases or for medical examination which includes normal anatomy and physiology.

In the clinical context, medical imaging is generally refers to radiology or “clinical imaging” and the medical practitioner responsible for interpreting (and sometimes acquiring) the images are the radiologist. Diagnostic radiography designates the technical aspects of medical imaging and in particular the acquisition of medical images. The radiographer is usually responsible for acquiring medical images of diagnostic quality.

Medical imaging uses techniques that non invasively produce images of the internal aspect of the body. In radiography, x-ray radiation which is absorbed at different rates in different tissue types such as bone, muscle and fat which then forms the images.The specialized procedure in radiography includes Computerize Tomography, Angiography and mammography, Other modalities in medical imaging are, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radionuclide Imaging and Ultrasonography. In the case of ultrasonography the probe consists of ultrasonic pressure waves and echoes inside the tissue show the internal structure.

Program Outline

Degree | KPT/JPS(KA11349)08/15

• Imaging Physics
• Patient Care in Professional Practice
• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
• Instrumentation & Image Processing
• General Pathology
• Medical Imaging Procedures
• Basic Pharmacology
• Health Psychology
• Research Methodology
• Image Evaluation & Interpretation
• Radiation Biology & Safety
• First Aid and Basic Life Support
• Sectional Imaging Anatomy
• Computed Tomography
• Radiographic Imaging
• Biostatistics
• Mammography
• Ultrasonography
• Digital Subtraction Angiography
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Dental Radiography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare Management
• Professionalism and Ethics
• English for Research Writing
• Research Project
• English for Health Science
• Islam /Moral Studies
• Malaysian Studies

Entry Requirements

Degree

• SPM or O’Levels : 5 credits, with 3 credits from either Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry or English.
• Pass STPM/Matriculation/A-Level/Pre-University program or its equivalent : CGPA 2.50 for Chemistry and Biology/ Physics.
• Foundation:
  1) Trinity College Foundation Studies, 60% aggregate for three subjects : Biology/ Physics and Chemistry.
  2) Foundation Studies in Science and Engineering, CGPA 2.50 including Physics and Bology.
  3) MAHSA’s FIS, CGPA 2.50 including Physics ad Biology.
• Diploma in the related frield from recognised institution with:
  1) min CGPA 2.75 OR
  2) CGPA less than  2.75 with 3 yrs  working experience
• UEC : 5Bs including Biology/ Physics an Chemistry
•  SAM : Score 12 for three subjects Chemistry, Physics/ Biology.
•  UNSW/ HSC/ New Zealand Bursary / American High School with Advance Placement (AP) : 60% aggregate for three subjects including Biology/ Physics and Chemistry.
•  IB : Min Score 24 for three subjects including Biology/ Physics and Chemistry.
• CPU/CIMP/ Ontario Secondary School Diploma/ Western Australian Curriculum Council/ HSC-Sydney Australian : 60% aggregate for 3 subjects including Biology/ Physics and Chemistry.
• MUFY : 60% aggregate/ CGPA 2.50 for 3 subjects : Maths, Physics and Biology.
• Indian Pre-U : 60% aggregate/ CGPA 2.50 for 3 subjects : Maths, Physics and Biology.

English Proficiency for Foreign Students: Candidates should have IELTS (6.0) / TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalence.

Intakes

• Intake is in September.

Career Prospects

Radiographers with a degree in Medical Imaging are sort after in areas which specializes in:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Medical ultrasound
• Companies related to Medical Imaging
• Academic
• Management

Source :MAHSA University