Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College


		Thursday : 23rd February 2012
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Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College - KLMUC

	Program

Faculty of IT & Engineering

Faculty of Art & Design

Faculty of Business

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism

Faculty of Health Sciences

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Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology

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Diploma In Nursing

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Diploma In Occupational Therapy

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Diploma In Physiotherapy

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Diploma In Pharmacy

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Diploma In Medical Imaging

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Diploma In Environmental Health

Faculty of Media Studies

Faculty of Built Enviroment

		Diploma In Medical Imaging KPT/JPS (KA 11218) 11/15


Programme Description

The Diploma in Medical Imaging trains you to be a competent diagnostic radiographer capable of the expert use of radiation systems for identifying diseases and/or injuries of patients. The Diploma of Medical Imaging, on the other hand, trains you to be a qualified radiation therapist in using radiation to treat diseases such as cancer.

	Programme Aims

	•	Provide graduates with a foundation in radiation medicine, biological and behavioural sciences for understanding human biology and diseases.
	•	Develop the ability to integrate knowledge with clinical skills and judgment to implement diagnostic procedures or radiation treatment depending on their specialization.
	•	Develop the ability to analyse images and provide a quality assurance programme for the department.
	•	Provide the knowledge and skills to use computers and research methods in their work.

Career Prospects

Upon completion of this programme, graduates can work as a diagnostic radiographer who is capable of the use of radiation system in identifying diseases and injuries of patients whether in public or private hospitals.

CREDIT HOURS: 99
DURATION: 9 Semester

Subjects Offered

•	Anatomy & Physiology
•	Pathology
•	Medical Imaging Equipments & Image Recording
•	Medical Imaging Technique

•	Radiation Biology & Radiation Protection
•	Patient Management
•	Admin & Management in Medical Imaging
•	Physics for Radiographers
•	Clinical Practice at various Hospitals
•	Bahasa Kebangsaan

•	Pengajian Islam/Moral
•	Pengajian Malaysia
•	PC Competency
•	English
•	Business English

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA
Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements:
SPM (with 3 credits) in any subjects or other equivalent qualifications.
•	For Occupational Therapy programme, a credit in Science and a pass in Mathematics, Bahasa Malaysia and English is required.
•	For the MLT programme, a credit in Mathematics and Science and a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English is required or pass UEC with 1B and minimum ‘C’ for Science, Mathematics, Bahasa Malaysia and English.
•	For the Pharmacy programme, a credit in Mathematics, Science and English is required.
•	For the Physiotherapy programme, a credit in Science or Sport Science is required an a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
•	For Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy programmes, candidates should not have any disabilities that may affect their studies and future employment.
•	For Nursing programme, 5 credit inclusive of Mathematics and Science, a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English is required.