Medical Imaging

Introduction

This specialization aims to prepare students with a BA—degree in medical imaging. Students study theoretical and practical courses in the specialization in addition to meeting the university requirements. Upon completion, students are becoming qualified to work as medical imaging technicians in hospitals.

Medical imaging is essential for doctors and surgeons in diagnosing and monitoring diseases. The primary role of medical imaging is to examine patients and produce high-quality medical images to diagnose and monitor injuries and illnesses. Medical imaging includes specialties in X-ray imaging and other techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Furthermore, it involves a range of examinations, such as vascular studies (barium swallow) and soft tissue studies like arteries and other radiological investigations. The Medical Imaging specialization enables dealing with patients of all types and ages, from adults to the elderly, and patients with special needs, such as visual or hearing impairments. It also teaches how to handle patients with various conditions, such as injuries or those suffering from diseases.

Admission Requirements

Passing the General Secondary Examination (Tawjihi), or its equivalent with an average of at least 70% in scientific stream.

CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE TO MAJOR

To be accepted in this major, students must pass all of the following courses with an average of no less than 70%:

Introduction to Medical Imaging (530201)
Radiological Physics (530211)
X-ray Devices (530342)

Credit hours required for obtaining the degree in this program:

Total	Free	Major Requirements (85)		Faculty Requirements		University Requirements
143	6	Elective	Compulsory	Elective	Compulsory	Elective	Compulsory
143	6	4	81	3	22	3	24

ILOs

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon the completion of this specialization, students are expected to be able to:

Describe how medical images are created using X-rays by applying the acquired knowledge
Apply practical medical imaging techniques within training centers in various imaging departments.
Compare different medical imaging techniques in terms of the components of the used devices and their working methods to produce medical images.
Test and design new imaging methods for each unit that align with the patient’s needs and workplace policy.