Overview

The award in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is specially designed for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy and has the following aims.

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill

To provide professionals in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, as well as others interested in health technology, with the opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills;
To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines and enhance their career paths;
To broaden students' exposure to a wider field of health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work;
To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work;
To equip students with an advanced knowledge base in a chosen area of specialisation in medical imaging or radiotherapy to enable them to meet the changing needs of their disciplines and contribute to the development of medical imaging or radiation oncology practice in Hong Kong; and
To develop critical and analytical abilities and skills in the areas of specialisation that are relevant to the professional discipline to improve professional competence

B. Professional Development

To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multiplanar Anatomy

Advanced Radiotherapy Planning & Dosimetry

Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Computed Tomography

Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Advanced Topics in Health Technology

Advanced Ultrasonography

Computed Tomography (CT): Practicum

Digital Imaging & PACS

Imaging Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Medical Imaging View 15 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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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

As for the Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma, the basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

Tuition Fee

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International

180000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 HKD per credit during 12 months.
National

180000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 HKD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medical Imaging and Radiation Science.

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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