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Academic programme

Bachelor of Science (Medical Imaging) [from 2021]

5209

Admissions

Entry requirements

Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.

  1. Five subjects CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level with a minimum of Grade 3 or C respectively, which must include English Language, Mathematics and any one of the following Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human and Social Biology or Integrated Science.
  2. Certificate in X-ray techniques from the Ministry of Health or any other recognized institution and must be successful at University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
  3. Certificate in X-ray techniques from the Ministry of Health or any other recognized institution plus three subjects CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level with a minimum of Grade 3 or C respectively in English, Mathematics and any one of the following Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human and Social Biology or Integrated Science.
  4. Mature student (21 or over) with a minimum of three years relevant experience, and a minimum grade 3 or grade C at CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level respectively in English Language and Mathematics and must be successful at University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
  5. Associate Degree or Diploma in Radiography.
  6. Ordinary Diploma in Science from GTI or equivalent.
  7. Any qualification equivalent to any of the above.

Programme structure

Courses by year and semester

Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.

First Year

Semester 1

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA1101 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register only for the Mandarin (Chinese courses).
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I 3 —
HSC1101 Homeostasis I 4 —
BMI1101 Introduction to Medical Imaging 3 —
BMI1103 Patient Care for Medical Imaging Practitioners 4 —

Semester 2

7 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
AAA1201 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register only for the Mandarin (Chinese courses).
UGC1201 Computer Literacy II 4 —
PHY1200 Foundation Physics 3 —
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II 3 —
HSC1201 Homeostasis II 4 —
BMI1200 Medical Imaging Physics 3 —
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4 —
Second Year

Semester 1

6 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
BMI2103 Imaging Procedures I 4 —
BMI2107 Introduction to Phlebotomy 1 —
BMI2105 Radiation Physics 4 —
BMI2106 Radiation Protection 4 —
BMI2104 Radiographic Anatomy 5 —
BMI2102 Science and Instrumentation I 3 —

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
BMI2203 Imaging Procedures II 4 —
BMI2201 Introductory Pharmacology 3 —
BMI2901 Professional Medical Imaging Practice II 2 —
BMI2205 Radiobiology 4 —
BMI2202 Science and Instrumentation II 3 —
Third Year

Semester 1

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
DST3100 Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences 3 —
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Please consult with your Head of Department.
BMI3103 Imaging Procedures III 4 —
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics 4 —
BMI3102 Science and Instrumentation III 3 —

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
WWW3201 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Please consult with your Head of Department.
BMI3901 Professional Medical Imaging Practice III 3 —
BMI3201 Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging 4 —
BMI3202 Radiographic Pathology for Medical Imaging Technologists 4 —
DST3200 Research Methods/Epidemiology 3 —
Fourth Year

Semester 1

3 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
BMI4103 Digital Imaging I 4 —
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals 3 —
BMI4102 Ultrasonography I 4 —

Semester 2

5 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
BMI4203 Digital Imaging II 4 —
CMS3200 Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals 3 —
BMI4901 Professional Medical Imaging Practice IV 4 —
DDS4000 Research Project 4 —
BMI4202 Ultrasonography II 4 —