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Bachelor of Science in Ultrasound Imaging

To qualify cadres with extensive education, professionalism and research skills that allow them to meet the latest standards of the Ultrasound Imaging profession for the development of health care and community services.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program provides students with the necessary knowledge about concepts, theories, and fundamental principles associated with the field of ultrasound. It seeks to train them to use modern technology effectively and apply theoretical knowledge to conduct ultrasound imaging accurately, safely, and timely in various contexts. It also motivates them to demonstrate innovation and creativity in solving challenges related to ultrasound. It teaches them the ability to adapt to different environments through self-learning and participation in learning situations that encourage the development of competencies and professional attributes in the ultrasound profession. Students will have the required leadership to fully utilize their intellectual abilities in diverse settings, along with effective communication skills when working in healthcare and contributing to community service

Career opportunities

,All government and private hospitals. ,Private clinics. ,Primary health centers. ,Universities and educational centers. ,Research centers. ,Centers for energy, radiation, and renewable energy studies, as well as radiation protection centers. ,Rehabilitation centers

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Radiological Sciences
Major Ultrasound imaging
Academic degree Ultra Sound Imaging Program
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-To provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of national and international organizations that certify Ultrasound Imaging specialists.
  2. 2-To enhance the graduate’s professional characteristics, communication and leadership skills which are needed for the high-quality delivery of services within the field of Ultrasound Imaging.
  3. 3-To contribute effectively in promoting health and increasing society awareness about the role of ultrasound imaging in the diagnosis of different diseases
  4. 4-To conduct research and form collaborations that develop the field of Ultrasound Imaging.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1-Explain the theories that are related to radiology, ultrasound imaging, and research.
  3. Skills:
  4. S1-Apply all the procedures and calculations related to the ultrasound profession and research.
  5. S2-Integrate the theories of radiology and sonography into the practice of Ultrasound imaging.
  6. Values:
  7. V1-Show leadership, ethical, and professional behavior in different teams and settings.
  8. V2-Comply with occupational rules at the ultrasound departments.
  1. 1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and principles associated with the field of Ultrasound Imaging.
  2. 2- Capable to use recent technology effectively as well as use the attained theoretical knowledge to perform Ultrasound Imaging in an accurate, safe and timely manner in different contexts.
  3. 3-Innovative and creative in solving problems related to different challenges in Ultrasound Imaging.
  4. 4-Adaptable to different environments through self-learning and through participation in learning situations that encourage development of competencies and professional characteristics related to Ultrasound Imaging profession.
  5. 5-Capable of displaying leadership required for the full use of their intellectual abilities in different environments.
  6. 6-Good listener and a clear communicator when working in health care and when contributing to community service.
  7. 7-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Ultrasound Imaging Specialist”.
  8. 8-Responsible in raising awareness of the importance of raising awareness in the community about the benefits of Ultrasound Imaging procedures.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Three HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Three RAD 200 Introduction to Radiation Physics 3 —
Level Three RAD 201 Introduction to Radiological Modalities 2 —
Level Four RUS 200 Sonography Cross-sectional Anatomy 3 HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR HPT216OR DHS213OR MBS202OR OCC224OR MBS120
Level Four RUS 220 Ultrasound Physics (1) 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Level Four RAD 205 Human Anatomy for Radiology 3 HRS111OR HRS113OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS202OR MBS141MOR MBS241OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112
Level Four RAD 202 Radiation Biology 2 ( HRS111OR MBS241OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS141MOR HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS113OR HRS112OR DHS213 )AND ( RAD200OR RAD211 )
Level Four RAD 203 Computed Tomography 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD201OR RAD212 )
Level Four RAD 204 Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Level Five RUS 301 Abdominal Sonography and Procedures 4 RUS200OR RUS315
Level Five RUS 302 Pelvic Sonography and Procedures 4 RUS200OR RUS315
Level Five RUS 303 Patient Care (Skills for Sonographers) 3 —
Level Five RUS 310 Clinical Practicum for Abdominal and Pelvic Sonography 2 RUS301 YAND RUS302 Y
Level Five RUS 326 Ultrasound Physics (2) 3 RUS220
Level Six HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Six RUS 304 Obstetrical Sonography and Procedures 4 —
Level Six RUS 305 Vascular Sonography and Procedures 4 RUS326
Level Six RUS 316 Clinical Practicum for Obstetrical and Vascular Sonography 2 RUS304 YAND RUS305 Y
Level Six RUS 327 Vascular Hemodynamics and Physics 2 RUS326
Level Seven RUS 417 Clinica Practicum for Cardiac and High-resolution Sonography 2 RUS430 YAND RUS431 Y
Level Seven RUS 430 High Resolution Sonography & Procedures 4 —
Level Seven RUS 431 Cardiac Sonography & Procedures 4 RUS305
Level Seven RUS 432 Instrumentation and Quality Control 3 RUS220
Level Seven RUS 480 Research Methods and Project (1) 2 HRS116OR MaSc265OR MaSc264OR DHS214
Level Eight HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Eight RUS 433 Musculoskeletal Sonography & Procedures 4 —
Level Eight RUS 434 Clinical Practicum for Musculoskeletal Sonography 2 RUS433 Y
Level Eight RUS 435 Image Interpretation in Ultrasound Imaging 3 —
Level Eight RUS 436 Advanced Sonographic Procedures 2 RUS430
Level Eight RUS 481 Research Methods and Project (2) 2 RUS480
Level Nine RUS 590 Internship 0 RUS433AND RUS436AND RUS434AND RUS435AND RUS481

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Academic Credits