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US6725002 - BACHELOR IN MEDICAL RADIATION WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) (Medical Radiation) @ Bachelor in Medical Radiation (Honours) (for enrollment from Academic Session 2021/2022 onwards) is a 4-year (8 semesters) full time academic programme which has been offered since academic session 2001/2002 to students with qualification of A-level, STPM, matriculation, diploma in radiography or equivalent. The government of Malaysia has accredited this programme since 2004.

    This programme provides theoretical and practical training experiences, which will allow students to understand, able to explain and utilise ionising and non-ionising radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The offering of this programme is expected to assist in fulfilling the national requirements for trained personnel in the medical radiation science disciplines. This programme opens up career opportunities in the field of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation protection which require knowledge and skills in these areas in order to ensure the safety of the graduates, medical and health professionals, patients and members of the general public.

     

    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum total score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 45 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Possess other equivalent qualifications recognized by the university and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent English language qualification.

      AND

      Excel in the interview assessment.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language I
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Fundamental of Health Informatics
      • Human Anatomy and Physiology
      • Introduction to Medical Radiation
      • Mathematics of Radiation Science I

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • General English 1
      • Psychology and Behavioral Science
      • Medical Radiation Physics I
      • Mathematics of Radiation Science II
      • Elective Course 

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues
      • General English 2
      • Medical Radiation Physics II
      • Basic Science of Nuclear Medicine
      • Basic Sciences in Diagnostic Radiology
      • Radiation Protection and Safety I

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Co-curriculum (1 unit)
      • Basis of Radiation Dosimetry
      • Diagnostic Radiology Imaging
      • Nuclear Medicine Imaging
      • Elective course 

    • Semester 1

      • Research Methodology
      • Radiation Protection and Safety II
      • Principles of Radiotherapy
      • Diagnostic Radiology Imaging Techniques
      • Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology

      Semester 2

      • Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals
      • Biostatistics
      • Brachytherapy
      • Nuclear Medicine Imaging Techniques
      • Quality Assurance in Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy

       

       

       

       

    • Semester 1

      • Dose Calculations and Treatment Planning in Radiotherapy
      • Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Techniques
      • Research Project
      • Professional Training

      Semester 2

      • Research Project
      • Radiotherapy Techniques
      • Elective course 

       

       

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Science officer
    • Research officer
    • Technical and quality control officer
    • Radiation safety officer
    • Production and promotion officer
    • Technical advisor for products and instrumentation

     

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Manufacturing and Quality Control
    • Occupational safety
    • Testing laboratories
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

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Fax: +604-653 2931

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