BS Medical Imaging Technology
This program is built for the AI era, where imaging professionals must understand radiology systems, patient safety, diagnostic imaging, technology, and AI-supported image workflows. From the first semester, students learn…
Overview
This program is built for the AI era, where imaging professionals must understand radiology systems, patient safety, diagnostic imaging, technology, and AI-supported image workflows. From the first semester, students learn Applied AI and Prompt Engineering, Content Writing, Visual Content Creation, Digital Marketing, and No-Code Web and Mobile App Development using GitHub Copilot. This means students can begin earning safely through imaging awareness content, diagnostic visuals, clinic websites, patient education posts, YouTube scripts, and healthcare digital support. This is not just an imaging degree. It is a university-supported pathway to become a future-ready imaging professional, diagnostic technology learner, healthcare communicator, and imaging services entrepreneur. Program Introduction FAQs
Courses by Semester
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Semester 1
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Writing & Reading for Impact | General Education |
| Creative Designing with AI Tools | General Education |
| AI Integrated ICT | General Education |
| AI Powered Functional English | General Education |
| AI Embedded Entrepreneurship | General Education |
| Human Anatomy | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Human Physiology | Major: AHS Common Core |
Semester 2
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Optimizing Health & Nutrition with AI | General Education |
| Data Analysis for Informed Decision-Making | General Education |
| Islamic Studies / Ethics and AI Morality | General Education |
| Understanding Human Psychology With AI | General Education |
| Introduction to Medical Biochemistry | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Introduction to Medical Imaging Technology | Major: AHS Common Core |
| First Aid & Emergency Care | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Patient Safety & Infection Control | Major: AHS Common Core |
Semester 3
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Problem Solving with AI | General Education |
| Civic and Community Engagement | General Education |
| Fehm-e-Quran I | General Education |
| Pakistan: Ideology & Constitution | General Education |
| Introduction to Medical Equipment & Technology | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Introduction to Allied Health Sciences I | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Introduction to Allied Health Sciences II | Major: AHS Common Core |
| General Pathology | Major: AHS Common Core |
Semester 4
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Fehm-e-Quran II | General Education |
| Pakistan Studies | General Education |
| Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology | Major: AHS Common Core |
| General Pharmacology | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Healthcare Systems & Policies | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Healthcare Marketing & Management | Major: AHS Common Core |
| Introduction to Nursing Practice | Major: AHS Common Core |
Semester 5
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Radiation Sciences & Technology | Major: Domain Core |
| General Radiology & Positioning Techniques | Major: Domain Core |
| Fluoroscopy & Radiological Procedures | Major: Domain Core |
| Mammography & Special Radiological Techniques | Major: Domain Core |
| Radiobiology & Radiation Protection | Major: Domain Core |
| Applied Medicine | Interdisciplinary |
| Supervised Clinical Practice I: X-Ray, Fluoroscopy & Mammography | Major: Domain Core |
Semester 6
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging | Major: Domain Core |
| Computed & Digital Radiography (CR & DR) | Major: Domain Core |
| Computed Tomography I | Major: Domain Core |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging I | Major: Domain Core |
| General Surgery | Interdisciplinary |
| Supervised Clinical Practice II: CR & DR, CT, MRI | Major: Domain Core |
Semester 7
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Computed Tomography II | Major: Domain Core |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging II | Major: Domain Core |
| Clinical Sonography | Major: Domain Core |
| Biostatistics | Interdisciplinary |
| Scientific Writing & Research Methods | Interdisciplinary |
| Supervised Clinical Practice III: CT, MRI & Ultrasound | Major: Domain Core |
Semester 8
| Subject | Course Type |
|---|---|
| Clinical Pathology and Radiological Presentation | Major: Domain Core |
| Therapeutic Radiology | Major: Domain Core |
| Nuclear Medicine | Major: Domain Core |
| Interventional Radiology | Major: Domain Core |
| Capstone Project | Capstone / Research Project |
| Field Experience / Internship | Field Experience / Internship |
Fees & Scholarship
| Tuition / semester | Rs 200,000 |
| Admission and Registration Fee | Rs 30,000 (one-time) |
The Admission and Registration Fee is a one-time charge and becomes payable only after you receive your provisional admission offer. Nothing is payable to submit an application.
Scholarship & Study Loan
- Work-Based Scholarship available
- Study Loan available
Work-Based Scholarship (WBS): work 10 hours/week online for 40% off (payable Rs 120,000/sem) or 5 hours/week for 20% off. Earned by working — not by marks.
Study Loan: an additional 40% study loan brings the payable amount to ~Rs 72,000/semester. Repaid after the student starts earning, in 6 instalments under a signed undertaking.
Admission Requirements
2.1. Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure
Admission to Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology requires Higher Secondary School Certificate or an IBCC-equivalent qualification in Pre-Medical Group or relevant.
2.1. Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology is a four-year undergraduate Allied Health Sciences program offered across eight regular semesters with a total of 138 credit hours. The structure includes 34 credit hours of General Education, 37 credit hours of Allied Health Common Core, 12 credit hours of Interdisciplinary courses, 49 credit hours of Major Domain Core, 3 credit hours of Field Experience/Internship, and 3 credit hours of Capstone/Research Project. The minimum duration is four years and the maximum duration is normally six years, with any further extension subject to University statutory approval and applicable policy.
Career Opportunities
Imaging awareness content creation
Patient education visual posts
Diagnostic center website support
Radiology and imaging center roles
Healthcare technology support careers
Career Opportunities FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BS Medical Imaging Technology?
It is a four-year Allied Health Sciences program that prepares students to support diagnostic and interventional imaging services through radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, radiation protection, digital imaging systems, clinical practice, internship, and capstone learning.
Why is this program important in the AI era?
Modern imaging departments increasingly use digital workflows, PACS/RIS systems, image quality checks, dose awareness, and AI-assisted imaging education. Students learn to combine professional imaging knowledge with responsible digital tools, patient safety, documentation, and supervised clinical practice.
Can students practice independently during the degree?
No. During the degree, students work only under approved academic, laboratory, or clinical supervision. The program builds professional readiness, but independent practice or employment depends on employer requirements, regulatory rules, University completion, and student performance.
What makes this program practical?
The roadmap includes supervised clinical practice, case logs, imaging procedures, patient safety, radiation protection, research methods, capstone work, and internship exposure so that students gradually connect classroom learning with supervised healthcare environments.
What can students build during the program?
Students can build supervised learning evidence through clinical logs, imaging-related reports, health education material, digital documentation, research summaries, and capstone work while staying within academic and clinical supervision rules.
Where can graduates explore opportunities?
Graduates may explore supervised roles in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, radiography departments, CT/MRI/ultrasound support, PACS/RIS workflow support, quality assurance, radiation safety support, or further study in imaging and health technology fields.
Does the program guarantee a job or license?
No. The program does not guarantee any job, income, independent practice, or licensure. Career progression depends on performance, employer requirements, professional rules, regulatory conditions, and the student’s practical competence.
What is the total duration of the BS Medical Imaging Technology program?
The BS Medical Imaging Technology program is a four-year undergraduate degree offered across eight regular semesters. Students are expected to complete the degree within four years, while the maximum allowed duration is normally six years, subject to University policy and statutory approval.
How many credit hours are required to complete the program?
Students are required to complete a total of 138 credit hours for the award of the BS Medical Imaging Technology degree. These credit hours are distributed across General Education, Allied Health Common Core, Interdisciplinary, Major Domain Core, Internship/Field Experience, and Capstone/Research Project components.
Does the program include internship and research work?
Yes. The program includes 3 credit hours of Field Experience/Internship and 3 credit hours of Capstone/Research Project. These components help students gain practical clinical exposure, apply imaging knowledge in real healthcare settings, and develop research and professional problem-solving skills before graduation.
What is the semester fee?
The current semester fee is Rs. 100,000 for Nutrition and other Allied Health Sciences programs, subject to official admission-time confirmation and University policy.
How much merit scholarship can I get?
For Allied Health Sciences programs, merit scholarship may be offered as follows: 90% and above marks: 40% scholarship; 80% to 89% marks: 35% scholarship; 70% to 79% marks: 30% scholarship; and 60% to 69% marks: 20% scholarship, subject to verification and University approval.
Are kinship and alumni discounts available?
Yes. Kinship discount may be 25% and alumni discount may be 50%, subject to verification, eligibility, continuation rules, and University policy.
Is study loan support available?
Students may apply for a 50% study loan subject to approval under University policy. Approved students may be required to complete assigned University work and repay according to the approved repayment schedule.
Is this program aligned with HEC curriculum?
Yes. The roadmap has been prepared using the HEC Allied Health Sciences Curricula 2026 and the University roadmap template, subject to statutory review and approval.
How is recognition explained to students?
Students should understand that the University of South Asia is chartered, HEC-recognized, and globally recognized as a degree-awarding university. Program delivery and clinical components remain subject to applicable University, HEC, statutory, and professional requirements.
Does this section make any unsupported licensing claim?
No. The file does not make unsupported licensing or independent-practice claims. Any professional or regulatory requirement will be followed according to the applicable approved rules.
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