Qassim University

What you'll study

The programme covers the scientific, technical and clinical foundations of diagnostic imaging. Core subjects include human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, radiation physics and protection, radiobiology, and image acquisition and evaluation. Students learn conventional radiography techniques and progress to cross‑sectional imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and modalities relevant to sonography and interventional radiography.

• Foundations: anatomy and physiology, pathology, medical ethics, patient care and communication.
• Imaging science: radiation physics, radiobiology, image formation and processing, radiographic positioning and exposure techniques.
• Modalities and techniques: conventional radiography, fluoroscopy and special radiographic procedures, CT, MRI principles, basic ultrasound concepts and introduction to nuclear medicine principles where offered.
• Clinical practice: supervised clinical rotations in university and partner hospitals to develop practical skills in image acquisition, patient handling, dose optimisation and reporting work flow.
• Professional development: quality assurance, radiation safety and protection, research methods and a final-year project or capstone that integrates clinical and theoretical learning.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have completed secondary education with a science focus, including biology and chemistry, and adequate achievement in mathematics and physics. Typical entry also requires a satisfactory overall secondary school grade point average and meeting any faculty or university minimum thresholds for health professions programmes.

Candidates usually undergo health screening and may be required to demonstrate English language competence, pass a departmental selection process (which can include an interview or practical assessment) and meet any fitness-to-practise criteria. Specific academic thresholds, required subjects and selection procedures are set by the university and should be checked with the admissions office.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a range of clinical and allied health roles. Common career paths include working as diagnostic radiographers in hospitals, outpatient imaging centres and specialised clinics, with practice areas in general radiography, CT, MRI, interventional radiography and, where additional training is taken, ultrasound or nuclear medicine.

• Clinical diagnostic radiographer/medical imaging technologist
• CT or MRI technologist following modality-specific training
• Interventional radiography assistant or theatre-based imaging technologist
• Roles in imaging quality assurance, radiation protection and PACS management
• Opportunities in education, research and equipment sales or clinical application specialist roles

Why study at Qassim University

Qassim University offers radiologic technology training within a faculty experienced in applied medical sciences and allied health education. The programme emphasises clinical competence through structured placements in the university hospital and affiliated regional healthcare facilities, supported by simulation labs and contemporary imaging equipment.

Students benefit from faculty with clinical and academic expertise, opportunities to engage in applied research projects, and professional preparation that focuses on radiation safety, ethical practice and multidisciplinary teamwork — all designed to prepare graduates for licensure and employment in the regional healthcare sector and beyond.