Programme Overview

Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
4 years
Total credits
240
Application period
8 January to 19 March 2025
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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.

Do note that the healthcare staff guidelines and requirements that apply to healthcare institutions also apply to Health Sciences students. Non-compliance with these guidelines may affect your ability in meeting course requirements, graduating, obtaining registration or employment, and fulfilling bond obligations. It is crucial to adhere to these guidelines to ensure successful completion of your studies and future professional opportunities in the healthcare field.

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 1000 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).

Students may be eligible for an exit award "Bachelor of Science in Care Sciences" if they fail to meet clinical practice education module requirements for the award of an honours degree, subject to fulfilling conditions for the exit award. 

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

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. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Health Sciences Admission Exercise, which consists of an essay and an interview.

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+

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 / $149,243.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$295.00
Total credit
240
Tuition fees: $70,800.00 for Permanent Resident / $149,243.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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Subsidised fees per credit
$408.75
Total credit
240
Tuition fees: $98,100.00 for International Student / $149,243.00 Non-subsidised fees.
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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
Adjunct Professor Susan Niam
Director-General of Health’s Office, Chief Allied Health Officer’s Office, Ministry of Health
Member
Dr Effie Chew

Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital and Alexandra Hospital

Member
Mr Anjan Kumar Ghosh

Group Director, Sector Capability & Transformation Group, National Council of Social Service

Member
Ms Paulin Koh
Director-General of Health’s Office, Chief Nursing Officer’s Office, Ministry of Health
Member
Adjunct Associate Professor Melissa Chua

Deputy Chief Allied Health Officer, Director-General of Health’s Office, Chief Allied Health Officer’s Office, Ministry of Health

Member
Adjunct Associate Professor Michael Ong

Group Director, Allied Health, National University Health System

Member
Adjunct Associate Professor Lim Yen Peng

Executive Director, NHG Cares Services (Allied Health) and Deputy Group Chief Allied Health, National Healthcare Group

Member
Adjunct Associate Professor Yong Keng Kwang

Group Chief Nurse, National Healthcare Group

Member
Adjunct Professor Lita Chew Sui Tjien

Group Director, Group Allied Health, SingHealth

Member
Assoc Prof Ng Yee Sien
Head & Senior Consultant
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Singapore General Hospital
Member
Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong

Director, Allied Health, 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 Kwah Li Khim