Bachelor of Sciences in Medical Radiography
The Perspective:
The role of a radiographer in tertiary and district hospitals is rapidly changing from that of
a simple technician to that of a team-member in the delivery of high quality health care.
Graduate Radiographers are increasingly being called upon by doctors to discuss results of
imaging examinations, for purposes of making a correct diagnosis.
The wider availability of new imaging modalities in the country and beyond has meant
increased time of contact between patients and radiographers.
The Department of Radiography, School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health
Sciences, offers a Bachelors degree in Medical Radiography. The graduate attains either
Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography (Diagnostic) or Bachelor of Science in Medical
Radiography (Therapy). Students choose one of the options to pursue in their 3rd year.
The goal of the program is to;
Produce a broad-based Professional who can perform multiple tasks and cope with
recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic radiography
Develop a Professional, competent in the knowledge, skills and attitudes required
and who has gained experience in applying such skills in the appropriate work
context
The BMR Graduate:
A graduate of the Bachelor of Sciences in Medical Radiology is a radiological technologist
who has essential skills that are required for diagnostic imaging or radiation therapy
practice, including the following competencies:
1. Medical & Medical Imaging Knowledge
2. Clinical Skills and Patient Care
3. Critical inquiry and scientific method
4. Professionalism & Ethical practice
5. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
6. Leadership and Management Skills
7. Population Health
8. Continuous Improvement of Care through Reflective Practice
9. Health Systems Management
10. Use of Technology
11. Radiation Protection & Safety
The qualification enables the learner to competently apply an integration of theory,
principles, proven techniques, practical experiences and appropriate skills to the solution
of well defined and abstract challenges in the radiography and medical imaging field. The
leaner becomes a reflective practitioner and a life-long learner, thereby benefiting the
community. Management, leading and research skills are also demonstrated allowing the
graduate to work independently and also in a supervisory capacity within the health care
team.
Admission Requirements:
Direct Entry Scheme:
A candidate is eligible for admission into the program on meeting the following
minimum requirements.
The Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) or its equivalent
and;
Two principal passes in approved science subjects at the same sitting of the
Uganda Advanced certificate of Education Examination (Advanced level) or its
equivalent. The essential subjects are Biology and Physics. The relevant subjects
are one best done of Chemistry and Mathematics.
Diploma Entry Scheme:
A Diploma in Medical Radiography of Makerere University or its equivalent
Mature Age Entry Scheme:
Applicants must pass a Makerere University Mature Age Examination.
Degree Holders Entry Scheme:
Degree holders in Biomedical Sciences are considered for admission.
Program Duration:
This is a four-year program. Every academic year consists of two 17-week semesters and
one 10-week recess term except the final year, which has no recess term.
A semester shall be 17 weeks, 15 weeks for teaching and 2 weeks for examinations.
Program Structure:
Total intake is 20 students per year. Government avails funds for 10-15 students. The rest
are self-funded.
The program curriculum provides for student- centered learning, encourages critical
thinking and problem solving through Problem based learning (PBL). It advocates for
integration of learning experiences and is community oriented. It also includes nontraditional subjects like management and communication.
All courses in the Programme are classified as Core Courses, therefore, students are
required to register for and pass all the Courses in the First and Second years. In the 3rd and
4th year, students register for Courses either in Clinical Imaging or Radiation Therapy, but
not both. Clinical imaging involves the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation for
purposes of clinical diagnosis of disease while Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing
radiation for the treatment of disease.
Learning Methods:
Teaching is delivered through: Over-view lectures, Small group tutorials with a Tutor, Selfdirected study, Wrap-up seminars, Question and answer sessions, Skills training in the
skills lab, Assignments, practical and clinical sessions, question and answer sessions,
patient-based teaching, discussion groups, through portfolios, community based teaching
and ICT (e-learning).
Course Load:
For a student to be eligible for graduation and hence receive an Academic Transcript and
Certificate, he/she MUST have a total of 165 Credit Units (165 CU). Where;
1
1
2
2
2
1
Clinical hour = 1 contact hour
Lecture hour = 1 contact hour
Tutorial hours = 1 contact hour
Practical hours = 1 contact hour
Self study hours = 1 contact hour
Credit unit
= 15 contact hours
Course Outline:
YEAR 1
Semester I
Code
CHS1101
Course
Foundations of Health Professionals
Education
RHS1102 Physics of Imaging & Ionizing Radiation
LH
10
Cl.H
10
TH
30
PH
20
SH
60
CH
75
CU
5
10
10
30
40
70
75
5
CHS1103 Anatomy of the Limbs
RHS1104 Radiography of the Axial, Appendicular
Skeleton, the Chest & Abdomen
RHS1105 Medical Imaging Equipment
10
10
5
15
30
30
30
40
10
70
45
75
4
5
5
5
20
10
10
30
2
Total
45
45
140
140
220
300
21
LH Cl.H
10 10
TH
30
PH
20
SH
60
CH
75
CU
5
15
5
5
5
5
5
30
20
30
30
10
10
50
10
30
75
30
45
5
2
3
10
5
45
5
5
35
30
20
150
20
10
100
40
10
200
60
30
315
4
2
21
Semester II
Code
Course
CHS1201 Physiology & Biochemistry of
Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems
CHS1202 Anatomy of the trunk
CHS1203 Renal Physiology
CHS1204 Physiology and Biochemistry of the GIT &
Metabolism
CHS1205 Foundations of Behavioral Sciences
CHS1206 Integrated Systemic Biology
Total
Recess Term
Code
Course
CHS1301 Principles of Public Health & Disease
Control
CHS1302 Principles of Health Communication
Total
LH
5
Cl.H
10
TH
30
PH
30
SH
30
CH
60
CU
4
5
10
10
20
30
60
30
60
30
60
60
120
4
8
LH
10
Cl.H
5
TH
30
PH
20
SH
40
CH
60
CU
4
10
10
5
10
20
30
40
20
30
60
60
75
4
5
5
5
5
30
20
40
10
40
10
40
30
75
2
5
40
55
140
130
180
300
20
YEAR 2
Semester I
Code
CHS2101
CHS2102
CHS2103
CHS2104
RHS2105
Total
Course
Endocrine and Reproductive
Physiology
Anatomy of the Head and Neck
Anatomy and Physiology of the Central
Nervous System
Physiology of the Special Senses
Pathology for Radiographers
Semester II
Code
RHS2201
RHS2202
RHS2203
CHS2204
CHS2205
Total
Course
Clinical Ultrasound of the Abdomen
Radiation Protection & Public
Health
Radiological Informatics
Research Methods & Community
Diagnosis
Nutrition & Health
LH
5
5
Cl.H
30
30
TH
40
30
PH
40
40
SH
70
70
CH
75
75
CU
5
5
10
5
10
10
30
30
30
30
30
30
45
60
3
4
5
30
10
90
30
160
30
170
30
230
60
315
4
21
Recess Term
Code
RHS2301
Course
Pharmacology for Radiographers
LH
5
CI.H
10
TH
10
PH
30
SH
30
CH
60
CU
4
RHS2302
Equipment Maintenance & Servicing
5
10
10
30
30
60
4
10
20
20
60
60
120 8
LH
5
5
CI.H
30
30
TH
30
30
PH
40
40
SH
70
70
CH
75
75
CU
5
5
5
30
30
40
70
75
5
15
90
90
120
210
225 15
LH
5
5
5
15
CI.H
30
30
30
90
TH
30
30
30
90
PH
40
40
40
120
SH
70
70
70
210
CH
75
75
75
225
CU
5
5
5
15
LH
5
5
CI.H TH
20
10
20
10
PH
50
50
SH
20
20
CH
60
60
CU
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
20
20
20
20
20
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
20
60
60
60
60
60
4
4
4
4
4
Total
YEAR 3
IMAGING (EITHER)
Semester I
Code
RHS3101
RHS3102
RHS3103
Course
Radiographic Anatomy & Technique
Radiographic Pattern Recognition of
Chest and Abdomen
Radiographic Pattern Recognition of
Axial-appendicular skeleton
Total
Semester II
RHS3201
RHS3202
RHS3203
Total
Obstetrical Ultrasound
Gynaecological Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine
Recess Term (Elective Courses)
Code
Course
RHS3301
Leadership and Management
RHS3302
Application of Radiation Protection
Principles
RHS3303
Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging
RHS 3304 Application of Radiographic techniques
RHS3305
Practice in Fluoroscopy
RHS3306
Ultrasound Practice
RHS3307
Therapy Practice
10
10
10
10
10
RHS3308
RHS3309
Practice in Clinical CT and MRI
Nuclear Medicine Practice
YEAR 4
5
5
20
20
10
10
50
50
20
20
60
60
4
4
LH
10
5
CI.H TH
0
40
30
40
PH
40
40
SH
40
70
CH
75
75
CU
5
5
10
0
40
40
40
75
5
10
5
10
10
10
30
2
35
35
130
130
160
255 17
LH
5
5
5
15
CI.H
30
30
30
90
TH
30
30
30
90
PH
40
40
40
120
SH
70
70
70
210
CH
75
75
75
225
CU
5
5
5
15
CU
5
5
IMAGING
Semester I
Code
RHS4101
RHS4102
RHS4103
SOM4104
Course
Research proposal development
Ultrasound of small parts, neonatal
brain & Echo-cardiography
Principles of Health Service
Management & Entrepreneurship
Medical Ethics, Human Rights &
Professionalism
Total
Semester II
Code
RHS4201
RHS4202
RHS4203
Total
Course
Clinical CT & MRI
Special Radiological Procedures
Research project
OR YEAR 3
THERAPY
Semester I
Code
RHS3104
RHS3105
Course
Radiotherapy Physics & Simulation
Therapy equipment & Technique
LH
5
5
CI.H
30
30
TH
30
30
PH
40
40
SH
70
70
CH
75
75
RHS3106
Total
Radiobiology & Oncology I
5
15
30
90
30
90
40
120
70
210
75
5
225 15
Course
Nuclear Medicine
Principles & practices of Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy and Patient Care
LH
5
5
5
15
CI.H
30
30
30
90
TH
30
30
30
90
PH
40
40
40
120
SH
70
70
70
210
CH
75
75
75
225
CU
5
5
5
15
LH
5
5
CI.H
20
20
TH
10
10
PH
50
50
SH
20
20
CH
60
60
CU
4
4
5
20
10
50
20
60
4
Semester II
Code
RHS3203
RHS3204
RHS3205
Total
Recess Term (Elective Courses)
Code
Course
RHS3301 Leadership and Management
RHS3302 Application of Radiation Protection
Principles
RHS3303 Quality Assurance in Medical Imaging
RHS3304
RHS3305
RHS3306
RHS3307
RHS3308
RHS3309
Application of Radiographic techniques
Practice in Fluoroscopy
Ultrasound Practice
Therapy Practice
Practice in Clinical CT and MRI
Nuclear Medicine Practice
5
5
5
5
5
5
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
50
50
50
50
50
50
20
20
20
20
20
20
60
60
60
60
60
60
4
4
4
4
4
4
LH
10
10
CI.H TH
0
40
0
40
PH
40
40
SH
40
40
CH
75
75
CU
5
5
5
10
30
5
30
10
40
10
70
10
75
30
5
2
35
35
120
130
160
255 17
LH
5
5
5
15
CI.H
30
30
30
90
TH
30
30
30
90
PH
40
40
40
120
SH
70
70
70
210
CH
75
75
75
225
YEAR 4 THERAPY
Semester I
Code
RHS4101
RHS4103
Course
Research proposal development
Principles of Health Service
Management & Entrepreneurship
RHS4105 Advanced Therapy Technique
SOM4104 Medical Ethics, Human Rights &
Professionalism
Total
Semester II
Code
Course
RHS4201 Clinical CT & MRI
RHS4204 Radiobiology & Oncology II
RHS4203 Research project
Total
CU
5
5
5
15
Assessment:
There is Formative/Progressive assessment during the Semester as well as Summative
assessment at the end of the Semester.
Formative assessment contributes 40% to the final total mark and includes:
a) Continuous assessment during all the tutorials. This permits immediate feedback.
b) A Progressive written examination through MCQs, essays, short-answer questions
c) Progressive practical exams like mini-CEX, short perceptor sessions, IPAs.
Summative assessment contributes 60% to the final total mark and includes:
MCQs, essays, short-answer questions, Objective Structure Clinical Examination (OSCE),
Objective Structure Practical Examination (OSPE), Oral exams, Portfolio-based oral exams
etc.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
The Department of Radiology has access to all teaching and Learning resources available at
the College including, Library facilities, Tutorial rooms, lecture rooms, Computer labs and
internet hubs, Content experts, teaching hospital, ICT facilities, imaging equipment, skills
lab and Community teaching sites.
Fees and Finances:
Tuition Fees -
UGX 1,344,000
Application Fees –
UGX 20,000
Late Registration-
UGX 50,000
Examination Fees-
UGX 20,000
Please Note:
1. Application fees are paid at the time of collection of application forms
2. University fees (i.e. Registration, Administration, and Library, Examination, and
Tuition fees) must be paid to the University before registration.
3. Graduation, Certificate, Convocation and Academic Transcript fees are paid on
completion of the course.
4. University fees may be paid in form of cash or Bank draft to Makerere
University Council.
5. Non-Ugandans may pay fees in US Dollar equivalent to Uganda Shillings.
6. The student may be government sponsored, Aid agency sponsored or selfsponsored.
7. Other requirements like books, stationary & materials, accommodation, food,
research expenses, etc; the sponsor should pay directly to the Student
8. The funds for research are paid to the student at the beginning of the research
Project.
Employment Opportunities: