Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons)

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) is a four-year program that prepares the graduate to be a professionally competent diagnostic radiographer. The curriculum is developed with close consultation with the clinical industry, tallies closely with the needs and demands in the current trends in the clinical practice of radiology. 

The modules delivered not only purposed to equip the graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills, but also to train them in achieving the highest interpersonal capacities, as well as critical thinking and decision thinking skills.

Medical Imaging is concerned with diagnostic procedures, health screening and research, using sophisticated and ever-evolving technology of equipments, such as general radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography. . Medical images of the human body are produced, to aid diagnosis and treatment planning. 

Diagnostic radiographers are important players of the healthcare team, to deliver a sensitive and patient-centred service using these specialised equipment. A more specialised radiographers may work in different modalities such as fluoroscopy, mammography, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology. The prospect of medical imaging not only revolves in the clinical area, but expands to research, administration and education.

Career Opportunity

• Graduates of this course may grow as a professional radiographer, supervise every facilities and equipment under care and conduct quality assurance procedure.  Non-clinical professions of this course may include tutor (education), modality application specialist and coordinate identified research activities by preparing resources for literature review, research methodology and present the finding of the research

KPJU adopts the educational objective whereby three to five years upon successful completion of the programme, our graduates will be radiographers who:

• PEO 1 Synthesize, apply and organise the knowledge and skills to provide quality services to the government and private agencies locally and internationally
• PEO 2 Lead and actively collaborate in teams in problem solving tasks across disciplines through critical thinking and effective communication
• PEO 3 Utilise digital and numeracy skills to enhance their knowledge and hands-on skills and explore business opportunities in local and international medical imaging industry.
• PEO 4 Integrate ethical and professional values and portray self-confidence and integrity in providing services to the recipients in the medical imaging-related industry.

Upon successful completion of the programmes, graduates of the Bachelor of Medical Imaging will be able to:

• PO 1 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in medical imaging field
• PO 2 Demonstrate critical and analytical skills in providing solution to address challenges in medical imaging field
• PO3 Demonstrate safe and competent medical imaging procedures
• PO 4 Demonstrate cohesive and supportive teamwork skills within the organisation
• PO 5 Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and other healthcare professionals to provide high quality of patient care
• PO 6 Display extensive digital skills to fulfil tasks in medical imaging field
• PO 7 Utilise numerical and graphical data to support work in medical imaging
• PO 8 Display good leadership skills with autonomy and accountability to carry out responsibilities in an organisation
• PO 9 Display active engagement in self-directed lifelong learning activities for personal career advancement.
• PO 10 Demonstrate competency in entrepreneurial skills through revenue-generated activities
• PO 11 Practice within the ethical framework of the profession and comply with the legal and professional code of conduct in medical imaging

Semester 1

Radiologic Pathology (BMI2113)

• This course provides students with a basic understanding of pathology and body defense mechanisms. Topics covered include infection and inflammation, cell necrosis, etiology of the various diseases and radiographic appearances.

Imaging Procedure II (BMI2143)

• This course is a continuation from Imaging Procedure I, which is to provide the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures. Content is designed to establish knowledge and skill in every topic including anatomy of the projection, technique of the projection, modification technique, patient management and radiation protection for staff and to the patient

Fundamentals Radiologic Science and Healthcare (BMI2152)

• Content is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the healthcare organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer.

Ethnic Relations (MPU3113)

• Content is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the healthcare organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer.

Semester 2

Biostatistics (BMI3152)

• This course includes both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. The focus is to introduce students to the core elements of the research process and in the development of competence in the critical appraisal and evaluation of nursing and health related research. Bio statistical concepts and techniques are useful for researchers who will be doing research in medicine or public health. Another area of statistics involves determining whether a relationship between two or more numerical or quantitative variables exists. In this subject student will be taught about the different statistical methods and various types of graphical presentations.

Image Evaluation (BMI2122)

• The main focus of this course is on the technical factors and physical principles affecting the quality of radiographic images. Lectures involved will be on quality criteria of the radiographic images of chest, abdomen, KUB, skeletal system, skull, vertebral column and special examination of the alimentary, biliary, urinary, cardiovascular and reproductive system

Academic English for Healthcare Professionals (ENG1103)

• The main focus of this course is on the technical factors and physical principles affecting the quality of radiographic images. Lectures involved will be on quality criteria of the radiographic images of chest, abdomen, KUB, skeletal system, skull, vertebral column and special examination of the alimentary, biliary, urinary, cardiovascular and reproductive system

Management & Administration in Medical Imaging (BMI3142)

• This course introduces the principles of management and administration, departmental design and organization, professionalism, ethics and legal implications and quality management applied to the medical imaging department.
• TITAS (MPU3123)

Semester 3

Research Methodology (BMI3213)

• This course introduces the students to the details of both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students are required to develop a research proposal in the form of a small research study into health or nursing-related issue. The selection, development and implementation of each student project are carried out in consultation with a specified academic supervisor. The students are required to comprehensively review the literature, develop a research design and prepare a research proposal.

Imaging Procedure III (BMI3112)

• This course provides the students with the knowledge and communication skills that is necessary to perform standard imaging procedures, including basic interventional procedures and special studies (vascular). Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images with higher order thinking skills and scientific skills.

Sectional Anatomy (BMI3133)

• Content is designed to provide the students with an introductory level course for learning cross sectional anatomy and to prepare the students to adjust to the higher level of understanding required for sectional anatomy, each chapter begins with an anatomic overview.

Ultrasound Principles, Instrumentation and Clinical Applications (BMI3222)

• This course content is designed to provide radiography students with principles and components related to ultrasound. Advantages and limitations of ultrasound are highlighted and emphasis is also given to patient management, regular monitoring and safety checks for ultrasound equipment.
• Malaysian Work and Public Policy (MPU3312)

Semester 4

Digital Image Processing II (BMI4143)

• This course is designed to impart an understanding of the underlying principles of digital image formation and its related technical aspects, their applications in medical imaging. Students will be exposed to the current trends in image processing with respect to particular imaging modalities.

CT Techniques & Protocols (BMI3123)

• This course provides detailed coverage of procedures for CT imaging which includes indications for the procedure, patient education, preparation, orientation and positioning, patient history and assessment, contrast media usage, scout image, selectable scan parameters, filming and archiving of the images.

Evidence Based Practice (BMI4153)

• This course is designed to develop foundation knowledge and skills in evidence based practice. It provides guidelines to approach clinical situations and the ability to use the most efficient strategy to assess specific questions for an individual patient directed by evidence-based guidelines. The course will cover on how to establish a systematic review on topic of interest

Computer Applications (ELE3103)

Semester 5

Entrepreneurship (MPU3212)

• This course is designed to impart an understanding of the underlying principles of digital image formation and its related technical aspects, their applications in medical imaging. Students will be exposed to the current trends in image processing with respect to particular imaging modalities.

Arabic Language (ELE4103)

• This course is designed to introduce student to the Arabic language. The course includes all aspects of the language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and develops students, fluency in the language.

Ultrasound Techniques & Protocols (BMI4123)

• This course will assist the student to understand the imaging techniques and protocols, instrumentation, image evaluation and interpretation in ultrasound imaging.

MRI Techniques & Protocols (BMI4133)

• This course content provides the student with imaging techniques related to the central nervous system (CNS), neck, thorax, musculoskeletal system and abdomino pelvic regions. The content covers specific clinical application, coils that are available and their use, considerations in the scan sequences, specific choices in the protocols (e.g., slice thickness, phase direction and flow compensation), and positioning criteria. Anatomical structures and the plane that best demonstrates anatomy are discussed as well as signal characteristics of normal and abnormal structures

Mammography (BMI3242)

• This course introduces students to the basic knowledge and skills in mammography to enable them to develop professional clinical competence. The module covers the imaging techniques and protocols, instrumentation, radiographic anatomy and pathology in mammography. Emphasis is also given on special designs and characteristics of the dedicated mammographic unit, patient management, QAP and QC in mammography.

Semester 6

Digital Image Processing II (BMI4143)

• This course is designed to impart an understanding of the underlying principles of digital image formation and its related technical aspects, their applications in medical imaging. Students will be exposed to the current trends in image processing with respect to particular imaging modalities.

Research Project (BMI4216)

• This course introduces the students to the dissertation/project. The development of selected project are carried out in consultation with a specified academic supervisor. The students are required to comprehensively review the literature, analyse the data obtained, develop and prepare a dissertation/project.

Semester 7

Digital Image Processing II (BMI4143)

• This course is designed to impart an understanding of the underlying principles of digital image formation and its related technical aspects, their applications in medical imaging. Students will be exposed to the current trends in image processing with respect to particular imaging modalities.

Research Project (BMI4216)

• This course introduces the students to the dissertation/project. The development of selected project are carried out in consultation with a specified academic supervisor. The students are required to comprehensively review the literature, analyse the data obtained, develop and prepare a dissertation/project.

Semester 8

Clinical Practice 3 (BMI2235)

• The students will be practicing in hospital imaging department under the guidance of lecturers and direct supervision of an on-site radiographer. The students will continue to gain various experience on basic and special radiographic procedures while continue to develop effective communication skills, information management and lifelong learning.

Clinical Practice 4 (BMI4225)

• The students will be practicing in an imaging department in hospitals under the direct supervision of hospital radiographers and the KPJUC lecturers. The students will continue to gain experience on radiographic and special procedures while continuing to develop the necessary skills and competency needed to work in any imaging department

Clinical Practice 5 (BMI4235)

• The students will be practicing in an imaging department in hospitals under the direct supervision of hospital radiographers and the KPJUC lecturers. The students will continue to gain experience on radiographic and special procedures while continuing to develop the necessary skills and competency needed to work in any imaging department.

Clinical Practice 6 (BMI4245)

• The students will be practicing in an imaging department in hospitals under the direct supervision of hospital radiographers and the KPJUC lecturers. The students will continue to gain experience on radiographic and special procedures while continuing to develop the necessary skills and competency needed to work in any imaging department.