B.Sc. (MRIT) Program Overview 2019-20

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Ordinances & Syllabus

• Program: Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology (B.Sc. (MRIT))
• Duration: 3 years
• Applicable Academic Session: 2019-20
• Location: Faridkot -151203
• Medium of Instruction: English

Admission Criteria & Qualifications

• Students admitted as per government of Punjab notification or Baba Farid University of Health Sciences notifications.

Examination Schedule

• Examinations twice a year (May/June and November/December) or as determined by the Board of Management.
• Maximum of two examinations per year.
• Minimum interval of four months, maximum of six months between exams.
• Last dates for submitting examination forms and late fees are listed in the schedule (by date, and late fee amount).
• In case of late declaration of results, additional dates are listed for receiving examination forms and fees.

First Year B.Sc.(MRIT) Examination

• Eligibility required to have been enrolled in a Health Sciences College for one year preceding the examination.
• Student's name submitted to Registrar with certificates of attendance (minimum 75% lectures and practicals).
• Student must have at least 35% marks for internal assessment in each subject.
• Good moral character required.
• Subjects for annual examination are Anatomy, Physiology, Radiographic Photography, Radiographic Techniques I, and English.

Second Year B.Sc.(MRIT) Examination

• Eligibility to have passed First Year B.Sc.(MRIT) examination or an equivalent examination from another recognized University/Institution.
• Required certificates of attendance, internal assessment, and good moral character.
• Subjects for annual examination are Basic Radiation Physics, Conventional Radiological Equipments, Radiographic Techniques II, Radiological Physics.

Third Year B.Sc.(MRIT) Examination

• Eligibility of having passed Second Year B.Sc.(MRIT) examination or an equivalent examination.
• Required certificates of attendance, internal assessment, and good moral character.
• Subjects for annual examination are Special Radiological Procedures including Pathology, Radiological Equipment- Newer Imaging Modalities and Computers, Quality assurance and Quality Control.

Internal Assessment

• Internal assessments (tests) to be submitted to the university at least two weeks before the theory examinations, or within one week of the issue of roll numbers.
• Uniform criteria for Internal assessment for all colleges, including attendance above 90% as an additional 10% extra weight-age.
• Minimum of two tests per year, in addition to pre-final (send-up) examinations.
• Criteria including house examinations, attendance, subject assessments, and extra-curricular participation are included.

Promotion and Number of Attempts

• Failure in all subjects in the first year examination prevents promotion to the second year.
• Absence from examination considered as a failed subject.
• Students who pass one or more first year subjects are eligible to attend second-year classes but must pass all remaining first-year subjects.
• Maximum of four attempts allowed for passing each subject (including the first attempt).
• Similar rules apply for second-year and third-year subjects.

Examination Paper Details

• Theory papers are 3 hours long.
• Paper setting and moderation under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor.
• Question papers divided into sections.
• Section A includes short answer questions.
• Section B includes long answer questions.
• Marking scheme for each question is detailed in the syllabus.

Minimum Passing Marks

• Minimum 50% in theory subjects including internal assessment and oral/viva, 50% in practicals including internal assessment for all subjects (except English which requires 35%).

Grace Marks

• 5 grace marks can be awarded to the best advantage of students on theory or practical examinations

Declaration of Results

• Registrar or Controller of Examinations to publish the results.
• Candidates to receive detailed marks certificate through their principals.

Award of Degree

• Successful completion of the third-year B.Sc.(MRIT) examination leads to the award of the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology.

Additional Information (Other Pages)

• Detailed course syllabus provided for each subject (anatomy, physiology, radiology techniques, etc.).
• Specific practical and theory hours for each subject.