BSc Radiography -

Short description

The programme is based on the "General Plan and Regulations for the 3-year Training Programme in Radiography" (1997) and qualifies for authorisation as radiographer as well as Bachelor's degree.

Duration

3 years
180 ECTS credits
Undergraduate programme leading to a Bachelor's degree.

Expected learning outcomes

After completion of the programme, the students will:

Expected learning outcomes
Students will after graduation:
Knowledge
Have knowledge of people of all ages with varying degrees of health, illness and disability in accordance with the requirements of proper practice.
Have knowledge and expertise in conducting research and treatment using various modalities in radiation therapy and radiography (conventional radiology, intervention, CT, MRI, mammography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound)
Understand, explain and act in relation to the somatic and genetic damage that medical use of ionizing radiation can lead to.
Understand, utilize and contribute to research, dissemination and development nationally and internationally, and utilize research results in their profession.
Show understanding of the radiographer place in the health care system, and knowing decision-making structures and management levels in health and social service sectors as well as relevant laws, regulations and agreements.
Is aware of health and social policy in national and international perspective, and how to affect this.

Skills
Handle sensitive medical information about the patient in accordance with legislation.
Evaluate and administer drugs used in professional practice and maintain hygienic principles.
Represent the optimal medical imaging for diagnostic purposes, as well as evaluate and verify the visual material in relation to the given problem.
Have action alert in relation to an emergency situation.
Organizing own work, work in interdisciplinary teams, and lead others.
Guide, teach and inform patients, their relatives, students and other health professionals.
Reflecting on ethical problems, ethical action and identify value conflicts in practical health and social work.
Exercise the profession in accordance with legal regulations for radiation protection.
Have an understanding of various radioactive isotopes benefit and harm and deal with those responsible.

Internationalization

In the last semester of the programme, the students can take a period of 3 months at a partner institution abroad (Jan-March). In the same period, incoming students are offered a module that is taught in English. It has a theoretical part (4 weeks) and a period of practical training (8 weeks).

Admission Criteria

General matriculation requirement.