BSc Honours in Medical Imaging Technology
Offered by the Department of Nuclear Science
The Nuclear Science Department of the University of Colombo is making a significant stride in the field of medical imaging education with the launch of its Medical Imaging Technology Honours Degree program in 2024. This initiative aims to address the increasing demand for medical imaging professionals (MIP), also known as radiographers, both locally and internationally. It opens doors for aspiring students to directly enroll in this prestigious and leading government university in Sri Lanka for a four-year program. MIPs play a critical role in modern healthcare by performing medical imaging to aid in the diagnosis of diseases using technologies such as plain X-ray imaging, computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic imaging, and many more.
The Medical Imaging Technology Honours Degree program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work as MIPs in hospitals. Students will learn about critical aspects of radiography, including patient handling, instrument operation, image creation, image analysis, and report generation. These essential skills are fundamental for delivering accurate diagnoses and maintaining patient safety. The curriculum also includes clinical training in hospitals, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in real healthcare settings, as well as strong research components, allowing students to explore and contribute to the evolving field of medical imaging.
After successfully completing the program, the student will be able to
- demonstrate a thorough and systematic understanding of advanced concepts in the field of Medical Imaging Technology.
- demonstrate clinical skills in the field of medical imaging technology and related disciplines, through the use of established techniques and the development of new techniques
- develop hypotheses, construct and sustain arguments in the context of research, and investigation.
- eloquently communicate and disseminate knowledge, information and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and practice professionalism and uphold ethical standards in the field of Medical Imaging Technology.
- function independently as well as interdependently while handling and maintaining all radiological and imaging equipment independently and conducting effective patient care and safety procedures.
- demonstrate leadership skills in the field of Medical Imaging Technology
- express emotional and intellectual maturity in a global setting
- prepared to carry out independent and further learning to perform quality diagnostic images and other specialized radiological techniques for both technical and anatomical criteria.
- evaluate images for technical quality and radiation dose optimization, and demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection for self, staff and patients and Quality Control (QC) checks.
- identify and manage emergencies, and develop knowledge to integrate theory with practice using critical analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills to enhance practice.
- create a portfolio that demonstrates evidence of suitable competency and reflective practice appropriate to that of a newly qualified diagnostic radiography practitioner.
Local/Global Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will have various career opportunities, including:
- Working as a medical imaging technologist/ radiographer in government and private hospitals.
- Becoming an application specialist in Medical Imaging instrumentations.
- Pursuing a career in academia at higher education institutes.
- Research scientist in the field of medical imaging.
- Exploring other eligible administrative positions (Ex: Sri Lanka Foreign Service (SLFS)).
Programme Leadership
Mr. Duminda Satharasinghe
Lecturer in Medical Imaging (Coordinator)
duminda@nuclear.cmb.ac.lk
Prof. J. Jeyasugiththan
Senior Lecturer in Medical Physics
jeyasugiththan@nuclear.cmb.ac.lk
Ms. Suraji Liyanarachchi
Clinical Coordinator
Principal – School of Radiography
National Hospital Sri Lanka
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this program, a student must achieve a minimum of general passes (S) in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry at the GCE Advanced Level (AL) examination of the relevant year under consideration for university admission.
Course Modules
The Department of Nuclear Science (DNS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine (FOM) and the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), offers course units for the Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Imaging Technology [SLQF6]. (L indicates the number of lecture hours, and P indicates the number of practical hours.)
Level 1 - Semester I
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 1001 | Human Anatomy | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 1002 | Human Physiology | 2 | 30L |
| MI 1003 | Introduction to Medical Imaging Technology | 1 | 15L |
| PH 1051 | Modern Physics for Medical Imaging | 2 | 30L |
| PH 1052 | Electronics for Medical Imaging | 2 | 60P |
| AM 1108 | Mathematics for Biological Science Students | 2 | 30L |
| CS 1102 | Introduction to Computing | 3 | 45L |
| CS 1101 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 | 45L |
Level 1 - Semester II
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 1004 | Atomic and Radiation Physics | 2 | 30L |
| MI 1005 | Plain Radiography Equipment | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 1006 | Fluoroscopy Equipment | 2 | 30L |
| MI 1007 | Patient Care and Pharmacology in Medical Imaging | 3 | 45L |
| MI 1008 | Image Formation and Processing in Conventional Radiography | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 1009 | Basic Techniques of Radiography | 2 | 30L |
Level 2 - Semester I
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 2001 | Digital Radiography and Image Processing | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 2002 | Radiologic Anatomy – I | 2 | 30L |
| MI 2003 | Computed Tomography Equipment | 2 | 30L |
| MI 2004 | Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation | 3 | 45L |
| PH 2051 | Electromagnetic Theory for Medical Imaging | 2 | 30L |
| MI 2005 | Fundamentals of Radiation Therapy | 2 | 30L |
| MI 2006 | Common Systemic Diseases | 1 | 15L |
Level 2 - Semester II
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 2007 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 | 30L |
| MI 2008 | Computed Tomography Techniques | 3 | 30L 30P |
| MI 2009 | Techniques of Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation | 3 | 30L 30P |
| MI 2010 | Techniques of Fluoroscopy | 3 | 45L |
| MI 2011 | Mammography Equipment and Techniques | 2 | 30L |
| MI 2012 | Special Techniques of Radiography | 3 | 30L 30P |
Level 3 - Semester I
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 3001 | Principles of Nuclear Imaging | 2 | 30L |
| MI 3002 | Dental Imaging | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 3003 | Professional and Research Ethics | 2 | 30L |
| MI 3004 | Practice in Fluoroscopy | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 3005 | Radiologic Anatomy – II | 2 | 30L |
| MI 3006 | Radiobiology | 2 | 30L |
| MI 3007 | Advanced Radiographic Method | 3 | 30L 30P |
Level 3 - Semester II
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 3008 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 3009 | Radiographic Exposure | 3 | 30L 30P |
| MI 3010 | Nuclear Imaging Techniques | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 3011 | Pediatric Imaging | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 3012 | Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging | 2 | 30L |
| MI 3013 | Research Methodology | 2 | 30L |
| MI 3014 | CT and MRI Pathology | 2 | 15L 30P |
Level 4 - Semester I
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 4001 | Advanced Radiographic Exposure | 2 | 30L |
| MI 4002 | Principles of Radiation Dosimetry and Application | 3 | 30L 30P |
| MI 4003 | Recent Advances in Imaging Technology | 2 | 30L |
| MI 4004 | Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Medical Imaging | 2 | 15L 30P |
| MI 4005 | Clinical Radiography I | 4 | 120P |
| MI 4006 | Clinical Radiography II | 3 | 90P |
Level 4 - Semester II
| Course Code | Title | No. of Credits | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI 4007 | Clinical Radiography III | 4 | 120P |
| MI 4008 | Clinical Radiography IV | 4 | 120P |
| MI 4009 | Research Project | 6 | 180P |