Medical Radiation University Sains Malaysia

Overview

Medical Radiation from University Sains Malaysia provides theoretical and practical training experiences, which will allow students to understand, able to explain and utilise ionising and non-ionising radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. 

The offering of this programme is expected to assist in fulfilling the national requirements for trained personnel in the medical radiation science disciplines. This programme opens up career opportunities in the field of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and medical radiation protection which required knowledge and skills in these areas in order to ensure the safety of the graduates, medical and health professionals, patients and members of the general public.

Career prospect

The Medical Radiation programme produces graduates who will provide support and assistance in the area of health sciences. Students are highly encouraged to choose the medical radiation programme as a career because with the qualification in medical radiation science disciplines they will be employed in many areas. Graduates may pursue a career with either the government or private sector as

• Science officer in research centres, institution of higher education and hospitals.
• Research officer in research institution and institution of higher education.
• Technical executive (radiation/radioactive sources) or quality assurance officer or engineer at private companies or industrial areas.
• Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) in hospitals or industries.
• Medical physicist (radiotherapy, nuclear medicine or radiology) in hospital.
• Tutor or lecturer at government or private educational institutions.
• Academic staff training candidates for specialisation in the field of radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy or radiation protection.