Overview

The bachelor’s programme in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) from Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a 4-year, full-time programme. In these 4 years, you’ll learn how to use medical equipment in order to prepare, execute and process visual imaging research and treatment. You’ll be trained as the professional link between technology, safety and patient care.

The programme covers how the human body functions, which examination you can perform when presented with a clinical case, which equipment you should use for diagnoses or treatments and how these devices work. We’ll teach you the effects of radiation and radioactivity on the human body and how you can protect yourself and your patient against these effects.

Why the MIRT programme at Fontys?

The programme offers good balance between practical and theoretical study with a strong emphasis on practical work.
We offer excellent studying facilities and the classes are small, which provides a supportive and motivating learning environment.

You work with real patients, so that you get the needed work experience to become a well-rounded professional.

What are you going to learn?

You will learn to use medical equipment to prepare, perform and process imaging studies and treatments. You are a link between technology, safety and patient care. You will learn how the human body works, which examinations go with which disease, which equipment is needed and how this equipment works. You learn:-

All about radiation and radioactivity and how to protect yourself against it
Working with advanced equipment for medical imaging
Combination of theory and practice: learning by doing

Due to the technical nature of the course, it’s important that you’re sufficiently proficient in advanced mathematics and physics.

Career opportunities

The MIRT programme at Fontys University of Applied Sciences will prepare you for the profession of medical imaging and radiotherapy expert (diagnostic and therapeutic radiographer). Due to variation in the legislation and regulations of different countries concerning operating medical devices that deliver (ionising) radiation, additional work experience or other proof of skill could be required in your country of origin.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The first year serves as an orientation on the complete (4-year) programme and focuses on the responsibilities and tasks you’ll be performing as a Medical Imaging & Radiotherapy professional. Additionally, this year will give you the opportunity to find out whether this course is the right fit for you.
In year 2, you’ll dig deeper into more complex diagnostic modalities and advanced medical imaging devices such as CT, MRI, SPECT. You’ll also learn how to make complex schedules and plans for radiation treatment.
You’ll kick off year 3 by exploring the profile theme you chose in the second year. Half of this year will be spent on a 20-week internship at one of the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy workplaces. The other half of year 3 will be dedicated to a minor.
Year 4 will be dedicated to completing another 20-week internship within one of the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy arenas.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Human Medicine Health Sciences View 3 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

MIRT is an intensive study programme that has a focus on medical, technical and communication aspects. Subjects such as Anatomy, Pathology and Physiology all demand extensive knowledge.
To be eligible to follow the course programme, there are no specific profile requirements, but knowledge of the subjects Mathematics (advanced) and Physics are recommended in all cases.
You have to be competent in: mental arithmetic, algebra, rearranging formula’s, exponentials, converting units, trigonometry, reading and plotting graphs on logarithmic paper. When you don’t have these skills consider whether MIRT is the right study option for you.
As a prospective student for the MIRT English Stream programme, you must have obtained a diploma of secondary general education or secondary vocational education equivalent to Dutch standards. The diploma and list of grades of your previous education will be evaluated to determine if you are admissible.

Tuition Fee

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International

8740 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8740 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Eindhoven

850 - 1350 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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