BTech Medical Imaging Technology

The BTech in Medical Imaging Technology at Accra Technical University trains you to use imaging equipment that helps doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions. It sits within the Faculty of Applied Sciences and is open to General Science SHS leavers. Entry is less competitive than many other health and engineering programmes, making it an accessible route into a technical healthcare career.

What medical imaging technology covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover the physics and technology behind X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You learn how to position patients, operate the equipment, and produce diagnostic images for doctors to interpret. The work blends technical skill with patient care, so you also build knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety and medical ethics.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive to get into, so your WASSCE grades do not need to be as high as for many other health-related courses. You will need a General Science background to be eligible, and you should check whether your individual subject grades meet the university's published requirements.

Where graduates work

Most graduates of medical imaging technology programmes go on to work in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centres and private clinics. You might operate X-ray or ultrasound machines, assist with CT and MRI scans, or work in oncology and radiotherapy departments. The role demands accuracy, technical competence and a calm, caring manner with patients.