UNAM Bachelor of Radiography
Degree
Bachelor of Radiography
Admission Criteria
To register in this programme, a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at ordinary level and NSSC at higher level or equivalent. English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained atIGCSE/NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade C or better, or a grade D or better at IGCS/NSSC (English FirstLanguage) level. Mathematics is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at IGCSE/NSSC grade C or better. A Science subject is compulsory and should normally be obtained at IGCSE/NSSC grade D or better. A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five best subjects, of which Mathematics, a Science subject and English must be included, to be admitted. However, if the minimum of 25 points is obtained, it does not necessary ensure and /or guarantee admission. Entrance is based on the availability of places within the Department and awarded on the basis of merit. The School reserves the right to interview students before admission. Admission could also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Regulations of the University. A special application form is available for this purpose.
Please read this in conjunction with the General Admission Criteria for undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.
Note: Every student must furnish the School of Nursing with proof of current registration as a student with the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia.
Duration of Study
The minimum duration for full time students enrolled for Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) degree will be four (4) years with a maximum period of six (6) years.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
| Radiation Technique I |
| Clinical Radiation Technique 1 |
| Radiographic Principles Materials &Processing |
| Method of patient Care and preparation |
| Basic Human Anatomy |
| Health Care Dynamics |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| Computer Literacy |
| English communication and study skills |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
| Radiation Technique 1 |
| Clinical Radiation Technique 1 |
| Radiographic Image Characteristics |
| Physics for Radiographers |
| Applied Human Anatomy |
| History of Radiography, Ethics and Professional Practice |
| English for Academic Purposes |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
| Radiation Technique ll |
| Clinical Radiation Technique 2 |
| Radiographic Qual.Contr, Qual. Assur.& Modern Tech. Imaging |
| Basic Human Physiology |
| Principles of Apparatus Construction and Utilization |
| Radiography Ethics and Prof. Practice |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
| Radiation Technique ll |
| Clinical Radiation Technique 2 |
| Applied Human Physiology |
| Applied Apparatus Construction and Utilization |
| Patho- physiology |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
| Radiation Technique III |
| Clinical Radiation Technique 3 |
| Radiation Protection |
| Radiobiology |
| Radiographic Film Critique |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
| Radiation Technique III |
| Clinical Radiation Technique 3 |
| Radiation Protection |
| Radiobiology |
| Pharmacology for Radiographers |
| Radiographic Film Critique |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
| Radiation Technique IV |
| Health Research Methods |
| Management for Radiographers |
| Radiographic Pathology |
| Clinical radiation Technique 4 |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
| Radiation Technique 4 |
| Health Research Methods |
| Management for Radiographers |
| Radiographic Pathology |
| Clinical radiation Technique 4 |
| Research Paper in Health |
See Also
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Overview
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Contacts
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Courses
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Careers
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Departments
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