Are you interested in the human body and how it works? Do you enjoy working with technology? Do you want to work in a field that is constantly evolving?

Radiography could be the subject for you.

Programme taught in Icelandic.

Is the program for you??

• Are you interested in the human body and how it works?

• Do you want to learn about diseases and how they are diagnosed?

• Do you want to work with patients?

• Are you interested in working with technology and computers?

• Do you want to work in a field that is constantly evolving?

• Do you want to take part in scientific research?

What is the study about?

The radiography programme trains students to understand medical image analysis, such as clinical radiography, computer tomography, angiography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Students become familiar with the theoretical background of the methodology and pathology in the main areas of radiography.

Course topics include:

• Chemistry

• Medical imaging and diagnostics

• Radiation physics

• Image analysis

• Anatomy and physiology

• Patient care

• Radiation protection

• Scientific and team work

• X-ray equipment

• Microbiology and pharmaceutical science

• Pharmacology and contrast media

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• Pathology

• Sectional anatomy

Programme structure

The first year focuses on general knowledge of the human body. Students spend the next two years acquiring specialised knowledge of radiography. Students learn to carry out all the examinations that radiographers are responsible for in Iceland:

• clinical radiography

• nuclear medicine

• computer tomography

• angiography

• magnetic resonance imaging

The programme involves a wide range of teaching and assessment methods, including lectures, practical training, individual projects and group work.

The BS programme in radiography, together with an additional 60 ECTS diploma in radiography, confers professional recognition as a radiographer. To qualify as a radiographer therefore takes four years. The diploma programme is also the first year of the Master's programme.

Radiographers provide essential services within the healthcare system. Imaging plays an increasingly vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases.

To look inside the human body, radiographers use various methods that are under continuous development.Without accurate images of what is going on inside the body, healthcare workers would lose valuable time and would not be able to treat many diseases as successfully.