Bachelor of Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging (Honours)

  Institution: International Islamic University Malaysia

Radiography is concerned with diagnostic and interventional procedures, radiation treatments, health surveillance screening and research. Diagnostic radiographers are responsible for providing safe, rapid and accurate diagnostic imaging examinations in a wide range of clinical situations, using a range of imaging modalities and techniques so that appropriate management and treatment of patients and clients may proceed. They are also responsible for the physical and psychosocial well-being of patients whilst in their care. Radiography encompasses a number of sub-specialties, notably computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound including Doppler imaging, nuclear medicine and interventional practice.

Programme Description

• 4 years structured programme with lectures, clinics, seminars, thesis, and postings in diagnostic department in hospitals.
• Integrated with Islamic input.

Entry Requirements

The general academic requirements for admission into undergraduate degree programmes of IIUM are as follows:

A pass in the IIUM Matriculation Centre’s final examination with a CGPA of not less than 2.0 and fulfillment of all other requirements for promotion to the first year of undergraduate study

OR Three principal passes, or ‘C’ grades in the STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) examination,

OR Three principal passes in the GCE ‘A’ level examination,

OR Any other certificate that is recognised by the Senate as equivalent to one of the above.

Language Requirements

Depending on the programme of study, instruction at IIUM is carried in English and/or Arabic. Applicants wishing to pursue studies in programmes taught in English must obtain:

• A score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
• 6.0 points in the test administrated by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)
• If they do not have either of these qualifications, applicants may sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT), in which they must obtain at least 6.0 points to fulfill the requirement.
• Applicants interested in programmes taught in Arabic must obtain an exemption after sitting for the IIUM-administered Arabic Placement Test (APT).

Applicants who are unable to submit satisfactory results in any of the tests above may take up language proficiency courses at the university to fulfill the admission requirements.

Other Requirements

If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview and/or take an entrance test conducted by the Board of Admissions.

Undergraduate Intake Schedule

The details of the undergraduate intakes are as follows:

A complete application should consist of the following items:

• A complete, signed application form; and
• Certified true Copy of Transcripts / Higher School Certificate (HSC) / GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent; or
• Certified true Copy of GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent; and Recommendation Letter (at least one form the authority bodies); and
• Applicant’s Financial Statement and/or
• Undertaking Letter; or
• Applicant’s Undertaking or Sponsorship Letter from the Government (for MBBS, Dentistry & Pharmacy applicants)

Source: International Islamic University Malaysia