Programme Overview

Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
4 years
Total credits
240
Application period
10 January to 19 March 2023
Next intake
Campus location
SIT@Dover

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography is a four-year, direct honours programme that prepares graduates for the role of a professional radiographer. It is the only diagnostic radiography programme among autonomous universities in Singapore.

The curriculum is developed in close consultation with the radiography industry to ensure relevance and graduates’ employability. The programme is accredited by the Allied Health Professions Council, thus enabling graduates to practise as registered professional radiographers in Singapore.

Diagnostic radiography involves the use of sophisticated equipment and techniques to produce medical images of the human body. These images are typically used to diagnose or treat illness or injury. Diagnostic radiographers are integral to healthcare teams. They use their professional training to deliver a sensitive and patient-centred healthcare service. The equipment that radiographers use includes X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Other more specialised settings in which radiographers may work in include fluoroscopy, mammography, nuclear medicine, bone mineral densitometry and interventional radiology. Besides caring for patients, radiographers are also actively involved in other areas of healthcare such as research, education and administration.

Curriculum
The SIT Diagnostic Radiography program focuses on applied learning and provides high-quality, practice-oriented education in the following areas:

  • Health and behavioural sciences. Broad-based knowledge in health and behavioural sciences, including anatomy, physiology, patient care and safety, psychology, health systems, professionalism, interprofessional education, and change management.

  • Radiological science and technology. Professional knowledge in radiological science and technology, including radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation protection, radiological anatomy, radiological informatics, medical imaging technology and processing.

  • Radiography practice. Professional knowledge in different areas of radiography practice, including general radiography, fluoroscopy, angiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear and hybrid imaging. This component also includes an undergraduate honours thesis that emphasises scientific enquiry and evidence-informed radiography practice.

Clinical Practice Education

All Diagnostic Radiography students need to undergo around 1200 hours of clinical practice education (CPE) across various clinical settings. Such clinical placements prepare students for the real-world clinical practice and to use various therapeutic modalities under supervision. Therefore, students get to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge and build up their confidence in clinical skills. Students need to pass all clinical placements to graduate from the programme and to be registered under the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).

Career Conversion Programme

(formerly known as Professional Conversion Programme)

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) helps and supports mid-career Singaporeans in acquiring relevant training to be Diagnostic Radiographers. CCP applicants must apply to both SIT as well as WSG during the application period in order to be considered.

CCP Degree Programme CANDIDATURE Tuition Fees
Diagnostic Radiographers BSc Diagnostic Radiography Full Time – 4 years Subsidised fees for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students are located in Tuition Fees. 

For more information on CCP eligibility, process and funding, please visit WSG CCP for Allied Health Professionals.

Career Options

Suitably qualified radiographers are in high demand in Singapore. Graduates can be employed as diagnostic radiographers in a variety of settings, such as:

  • Public and Private Hospitals
  • Private Clinics
  • Medical Centres

Programme Structure (AY2022/23)*

Module Title Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 1 6
Health Systems - Singapore's Perspectives 6
Psychological and Sociological Perspectives for Health Sciences 6
Patient Management in Healthcare 6
Anatomy and Physiology 2 6
Principles of Medical Radiation Science 12
Healthcare and Radiological Informatics 6
General Radiographic Practice 1 12
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 6
General Radiographic Practice 2 12
Health Research Methods 6
Radiological and Cross-Sectional Anatomy 6
Radiographic Practice in Specialised Settings 12
CT and MRI 12
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 6
Professionalism, Ethics and the Law 6
Sonography 6
Honours Thesis Proposal 2
Fluoroscopic and Angiographic Practice 12
Nuclear Medicine and Hybrid Imaging 6
Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging 6
Image Interpretation 12
Global Health 3
Clinical Practice Education 1 6
Clinical Practice Education 2 12
Clinical Practice Education 3 6
Clinical Practice Education 4 6
Honours Thesis 16

Students are required to choose 1 out of 7 elective modules.

Module Title Credits
Patient and Client Education 6
Leading and Managing in Health Professions 6
Anatomical Dissection of Musculoskeletal System 6
Engineering and Technology for Healthcare Solutions 6
Multidimensional Nature of Pain 6
Palliative and End-of-Life Care 6
Special Topics in Neuroimaging 6
Module Title Credits
Digital Competency Essentials 2
Critical Thinking and Communicating 4
Introduction to Design Innovation 2
Interdisciplinary Design Innovation 4
Social Innovation Project 3

* The programme structure is subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.

Eligibility and Exemption

SIT selects candidates for this programme using an aptitude-based approach that considers passion and suitability for the profession, academic achievement and co-curricular involvement. Short-listed candidates will be invited for Multiple Mini Interviews, consisting of different stations which assess different important attributes such as communication skills.

Listed below are the relevant admission criteria:
 

Obtained a good pass in two of the following H2 subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, and also offered General Paper or Knowledge & Inquiry in the same sitting while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.

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Note

  • Diplomas that are not listed may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Module exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Obtained a good pass in two of the following HL subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.

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NUS High School Diploma Prerequisites
Obtained a good pass in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

Other equivalent Year 12 qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Mandatory English Requirement
Applicants to the Allied Health Programmes are required to fulfil ONE of the following English requirements by application closing:

Qualification

English Subject

Minimum Grade Required

GCE O Level

English as First Language

C6

IELTS (Academic Module)

IELTS

6.0 for all components (Listening, Reading, Writing AND Speaking)
TOEFL TOEFL At least 60 marks for internet-based test
OET OET Grade B and above

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

 English Modules

C+

GCE A Level

General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry

D

International Baccalaureate (IB)

SL ‘English A: Language & Literature’ OR

SL ‘Literature & Performance’

4

NUS High School Diploma

EL4101 or higher (EL5101, 6103) modules

C+

The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) mandates the minimum English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for the Allied Health programmes to enable our graduates to practise in the respective Allied Health professions.

Applicants who hold a first degree from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America will be deemed to have fulfilled the stipulated English Language requirement for the programme.

Please refer to the Mandatory Medical Clearance for additional requirements.

Degree Conversion

Applicants with a Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography from Nanyang Polytechnic accepted in the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme will be offered a degree conversion route after matriculation. 
 
The final intake of the degree conversion route will be in Academic Year 2026. 

Fees and Finances

Subsidised fees per credit
$155.00
Total credit
240
Tuition fees: $37,200.00 for SG Citizens / $146,504.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$295.00
Total credit
240
Tuition fees: $70,800.00 for Permanent Resident / $146,504.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$401.25
Total credit
240
Tuition fees: $96,300.00 for International Student / $146,504.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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  • Tuition fees shown are the total cost for completion of studies, based on the minimum credits required to graduate.
  • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents fees are exclusive of GST and subsidised by the Ministry of Education.
  • International Students and Non-Subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST.

Learn more about
  1. Tuition Grant Scheme
  2. Incidental Fees
  3. Financial Aid
  4. Miscellaneous Fees
  5. Payment

Industry Advisory Committee

The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are:

Chairman
Ms Susan Niam
Chief Allied Health Officer, Office of the Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health
Member
Dr Effie Chew
Senior Consultant, Division of Neurology, National University Health System
Member
Mr Anjan Kumar Ghosh
Director, Sector Manpower - Strategy & Leadership, National Council of Social Service
Member
Ms Paulin Koh
Chief Nursing Officer, Office of the Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health
Member
Ms Melissa Chua
Head & Senior Principal Speech Therapist, Sengkang General Hospital
Member
Mr Michael Ong
Group Director, Allied Health, National University Health System
Member
Ms Frances Hew Wee Kee
Deputy Director, Head, Clinical Support
Member
Dr Lim Yen Peng
Head and Senior Principal Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics Department Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Member
Assoc Prof Yong Keng Kwang
Group Chief Nurse, National Healthcare Group
Member
Assoc Prof Lita Chew Sui Tjien
Group Director, Group Allied Health, SingHealth
Member
Assoc Prof Ng Yee Sien
Senior Consultant, SingHealth
Member
Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong
Director (Acting), Allied Health. Deputy Director, Regional Health Office, Woodlands Health
Member
Ms Jessica Hooi
Vice Principal, St. Andrew’s Autism School
Member
Mr Abhimanyau Pal
Chief Executive Officer, SPD
Ex-Officio
Assoc Prof Tan Bhing Leet
Director of Programmes, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology