BSc. Medical Imaging
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Health Sciences
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyMedical imaging is the field of diagnosing and treating disease through imaging techniques like X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound. This degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is part of the College of Health Sciences and is highly competitive. If you are an SHS leaver from Agriculture, General Science, or Home Economics, you may be eligible to apply.
What medical imaging programmes actually cover
Programmes of this kind typically combine human anatomy and physiology with the physics of imaging equipment. You will learn how to operate machines that peek inside the body without cutting it open, and how to produce images that help doctors make accurate diagnoses. Expect to build practical skills in patient positioning, safety protocols, and image interpretation, alongside a strong foundation in medical sciences.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry into KNUST's medical imaging degree is highly competitive, meaning only students with strong grades are likely to be admitted. The same programme at the University for Development Studies is also highly competitive. In contrast, Accra Technical University offers it at a less competitive level. Your chances depend on your WASSCE results, so it is worth checking whether your grades meet the required standards.
What you can do with this degree
Most graduates work as radiographers or imaging technologists in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres. They operate X-ray, MRI, CT, and ultrasound equipment, and some move into specialist areas like radiotherapy or interventional imaging. Others pursue research, teaching, or further study in specialties such as radiology or medical physics. The qualification is in demand wherever healthcare is provided.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Medical Imaging at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Radiographer
- MRI technologist
- CT scan technologist
- Ultrasound sonographer
- Medical imaging researcher