Semester I
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology for Medical Imaging
Principles of Medical Imaging & Instrumentation
Radiation Physics & Safety
Patient Care & Ethical Practices
Semester II
Advanced Radiographic Techniques
Computed Tomography (CT) Principles & Applications
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Principles & Applications
Quality Assurance & Quality Control in Imaging
Semester III
Advanced MRI & Specialized Modalities
Interventional Radiology & Procedures
Nuclear Medicine & PET/SPECT
Ultrasound Imaging & Doppler Studies
Semester IV
Advanced Topics in Medical Imaging
Clinical Internship / Practical Training
Management & Ethics in Healthcare
Dissertation / Research Project
Candidates typically need to have completed their upper secondary coursework in biology, chemistry, and physics. Additionally, certain schools could have requirements like passing an entrance exam or achieving a particular grade level.
Graduates can work as radiologic technologists, MRI technicians, ultrasound technicians, or in other positions in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and healthcare facilities. Further courses may lead to specializations such as nuclear medicine or interventional radiology.
The majority of colleges include internships or clinical rotations as part of the curriculum, which provide hands-on experience in hospitals and diagnostic facilities.
The curriculum often includes topics such as anatomy, physiology, imaging physics, radiographic procedures, and patient care. It typically takes three to four years and includes both academic and practical learning components.
Academic institutions often have labs outfitted with cutting-edge imaging technology such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI machines, allowing students to acquire hands-on exposure with industry-standard equipment.