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Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging

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

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

Students will be familiar with the concepts, theories, and fundamental principles associated with the field of diagnostic imaging. They will be capable of effectively using modern technology and applying acquired theoretical knowledge to conduct diagnostic imaging examinations on patients accurately and safely, in various contexts. They will have critical, innovative, and creative thinking abilities, adapting to diverse environments through self-learning and participation in learning situations that encourage the development of professional competencies related to diagnostic imaging. They will also show leadership skills necessary for utilizing their intellectual capacities fully in different settings related to diagnostic imaging practice, being a good listener and clear communicator in healthcare and community service contexts. Additionally, they will adhere to professional performance standards and the code of ethics for the diagnostic imaging profession, taking responsibility for raising awareness in the community about the benefits and risks of radiation used in diagnostic imaging procedures.

Career opportunities

,Government and private hospitals. ,Clinics and primary health centers. ,Universities and educational centers. ,Research centers. ,Energy, radiation, and renewable energy studies centers. ,Radiation protection centers.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Radiological Sciences
Major Diagnostic Radiology
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging
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 Diagnostic 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 Diagnostic Imaging.
  3. 3-To enable the graduate to contribute effectively in promoting health and radiation safety in the society.
  4. 4-To provide graduates with research skills needed to conduct research and form collaborations that develop the field of Diagnostic Imaging.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. 1-Describe the basic concepts and theories related diagnostic imaging profession.
  3. 2-Recognize clinical procedures methods essential for diagnostic imaging, health care services, and research.
  4. Skills:
  5. 1-Apply all the procedures to the practice of diagnostic profession in different settings.
  6. 2-Relate the appearances of diagnostic images to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
  7. 3-Solve diagnostic imaging problems and calculations using information technology and cognitive skills.
  8. Values:
  9. 1-Comply with professional characteristics of patient safety, group work, leadership, and social responsibilities needed in diagnostic imaging.
  1. 1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and principles associated with the field of Diagnostic Imaging
  2. 2-Capable to use recent technology effectively as well as use the attained theoretical knowledge to perform Diagnostic Imaging examinations on a patient in an accurate, safe and timely manner in different contexts.
  3. 3-Critical, innovative and creative in response to different challenges related to Diagnostic Imaging profession.
  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 the Diagnostic Imaging profession.
  5. 5-Capable of displaying leadership required for the full use of their intellectual abilities in different environments related to the Diagnostic Imaging practice.
  6. 6-Good listener and a clear communicator when working in health care and when contributing to community service related the Diagnostic Imaging field.
  7. 7-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Imaging Specialist”.
  8. 8-Responsible in raising awareness in the community about the benefits and harms of radiation used in Diagnostic 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 RAD 205 Human Anatomy for Radiology 3 HRS111OR HRS113OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS202OR MBS141MOR MBS241OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112
Level Four RDI 200 Basic radiographic Techniques 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Level Four RDI 230 Fluoroscopy 3 ( RAD201OR RAD212 )AND RDI200 Y
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 Four RAD 202 Radiation Biology 2 ( HRS111OR MBS241OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS141MOR HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS113OR HRS112OR DHS213 )AND ( RAD200OR RAD211 )
Level Five RDI 340 CT and MRI Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathology (1) 3 ( HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS120OR HPT216OR DHS213OR OCC224OR MBS202 )AND ( RAD205OR HRS113 )
Level Five RDI 301 Radiation Safety, Dosimetry and Management 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD202OR RAD221 )AND ( RAD204OR MBS251OR MBS213OR MBS222OR HPT223OR RAD223 )
Level Five RDI 302 MRI Physics and Technology 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Level Five RDI 303 Patient Care and Management in Radiology 3 RAD200OR RAD211AND RDI230
Level Five RDI 304 Interventional Radiology 3 RDI230AND ( RAD204OR RAD223OR MBS213OR MBS222OR MBS251OR HPT223 )
Level Five RDI 331 CT Protocols and Techniques 3 ( RAD203OR RAD222 )
Level Six HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Six RDI 305 Women Imaging Techniques 3 RDI340AND RDI304AND RAD201
Level Six RDI 310 Clinical Practicum Women Imaging 3 RDI340AND RDI304AND RDI305 Y
Level Six RDI 332 Advanced CT Procedures 3 RDI331
Level Six RDI 341 CT and MRI Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathology (2) 3 RDI340
Level Six RDI 342 MRI Sequences and Techniques 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND RDI302
Level Seven RDI 417 Clinical Practicum MRI 3 RDI341AND RDI342AND RDI443 Y
Level Seven RDI 420 Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology 4 RDI302AND RDI332AND RDI304
Level Seven RDI 426 Image Processing and Interpretation 4 RDI200OR RDI420 Y
Level Seven RDI 443 Advanced MRI Procedures 3 RDI342
Level Seven RDI 480 Research Methods & Research Project (1) 2 HRS116OR MaSc265OR MaSc264OR DHS214
Level Eight RDI 481 Research Methods & Research Project (2) 2 RDI480
Level Eight HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Eight RDI 418 Clinical Practicum Emergency Radiology 3 RDI443AND RDI332AND RDI230
Level Eight RDI 444 Cardiac Imaging, CT/MRI 4 RDI443AND RDI332
Level Eight RDI 445 Pediatric Imaging 4 RDI443AND RDI332
Level Nine RDI 590 Internship 0 RDI445AND RDI444AND RDI481

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