BSc. Medical Imaging Technology
About this programme
Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) describes a group techniques and processes of creating visual representations of the interior of the human body for purposes of clinical analysis, diagnosis, medical intervention, and evaluation of organ or tissue structure and function. MIT is mostly non-invasive but requires basic understanding of the theory, science and technologies involved, as well as anatomy and physiology of the human body. MIT incorporates the following imaging modalities: X-ray radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Ultrasonography, Computed Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT). The BSc Medical Imaging Technology programme focuses on providing practical, clinical skill-set to students to be proficient at both the applications of imaging technologies and patient care, in a professional manner. Other names for the programme as used in other institutions include Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiography, Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging. The title of the programme at UDS reflects in its content which highlights training of students in the efficient use of imaging technology for clinical evaluation of patients toward medical diagnosis.