Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography
Study diagnostic imaging through anatomy, physical science, patient care and image evaluation.
About the course
Study diagnostic imaging through anatomy, physical science, patient care and image evaluation. The proposed outline considers imaging services within Southern African health systems, where appropriate referral, clear communication and reliable equipment matter. Learning should connect technical understanding with supervised clinical judgement and the protection of patients and staff.
What you'll learn
Explain how imaging principles relate to diagnostic image formation.
Recognise anatomical features and assess image quality in teaching cases.
Discuss radiation protection, patient preparation and professional responsibilities.
Evaluate a supervised imaging-service problem using evidence and quality indicators.
Requirements
Entry requires A Level STEM subjects or a National Diploma in a relevant health or science field. English Language is required. Clinical placement and professional-registration rules also apply. A relevant National Diploma may support second-year entry where BMIT approves module equivalence and professional rules permit. Advanced entry is not automatic.
Programme-specific checks
Recommended preparation includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and academic English. Entry, student registration, clinical placement eligibility and progression must follow the approved institutional programme and the regulator in the country of practice. BMIT admission thresholds and professional recognition have not been verified, so comparator entry rules are not reproduced.
African Kalanga is a compulsory graduation subject in every year of this programme. BMIT confirms the approved entry route, any recognition of prior learning and access to required practical facilities before enrolment.
Course Content
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
4 learning levels 39 subjects
Select a subject to read its learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment.
Level 1: Anatomy and physical science
Africa Indigenous Language: African Kalanga 101Compulsory graduation subject · Year 1
Develop African Kalanga through foundations for medicine and other health sciences. Practise with authentic tasks, feedback and reflection across the programme year.
Learning outcomes
- Use African Kalanga accurately for Year 1 study and practice.
- Explain language choices to the intended audience.
- Revise your work using speaker and facilitator feedback.
Main topics
- Pronunciation
- Everyday vocabulary
- Listening
- Reading and respectful introductions
Practical task
Record a short introduction and explain its meaning to a peer.
Assessment
Submit the practical work, a brief reflection and evidence of language review. Assessment checks meaning, audience fit and improvement after feedback.
Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation 101Compulsory core module · Level 1
Identify a real need, study the people affected and develop a responsible idea for a product, service or process. Apply this learning to Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography through an authentic brief and feedback from an appropriate audience.
Learning outcomes
- Investigate a defined opportunity and explain the evidence behind it.
- Develop and refine a creative response that fits the people and setting.
- Evaluate feasibility, ethical implications and the quality of the result.
Main topics
- Opportunity recognition
- Creative problem framing
- Community and user research
- Ethics and inclusion
- Idea generation and selection
Practical task
Investigate a need related to Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography. Interview or observe intended users with consent, compare possible responses and present one justified concept.
Assessment
Submit an opportunity brief, research notes, a concept sketch and a reflection on feedback. Assessment considers the quality of the evidence, the response to feedback, feasibility and your individual explanation.
African History and Pan Africanism 101Compulsory core module · Level 1
Study African history through oral, written and archaeological evidence. Examine the diversity of African societies, knowledge and exchange, then trace the emergence of Pan African ideas about identity, solidarity and self-determination.
Learning outcomes
- Place selected African societies and events within a supported historical timeline.
- Compare historical sources and identify perspective, evidence and uncertainty.
- Explain the foundations of Pan Africanism and the contributions of Africans and the diaspora.
Main topics
- Historical inquiry, chronology, oral traditions and source evaluation
- African civilisations, states, trade, livelihoods and knowledge systems
- Southern African history, including Mapungubgwe and Great Zimbabwe
- Slavery, the African diaspora and changing ideas about identity
- Origins of Pan Africanism, solidarity, self-determination and cultural expression
Practical task
Create an annotated timeline or digital learning poster on a selected African society or historical development. Compare at least two credible sources and explain one connection with your field of study.
Assessment
Submit the timeline or poster, an annotated source list and a short explanation of the evidence. Assessment considers chronology, historical accuracy, source judgement and the clarity of your interpretation.
Learning resources
Human Anatomy
Examine body organisation, musculoskeletal structures and their relationship within human anatomy. The subject develops thoracic structures and abdominal structures, then examines nervous structures and anatomical relationships. Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Learning outcomes
- Explain body organisation and musculoskeletal structures using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thoracic structures and abdominal structures.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing nervous structures and anatomical relationships.
Main topics
- Body organisation
- Musculoskeletal structures
- Thoracic structures
- Abdominal structures
- Nervous structures
- Anatomical relationships
Practical task
Study approved anatomical models and images in a supervised setting.
Assessment
Submit an annotated anatomy portfolio and identification assessment.
Human Physiology
Develop your understanding of human physiology through homeostasis and cardiovascular function. The subject develops respiration and renal function, then examines endocrine regulation and nervous function. Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain homeostasis and cardiovascular function using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving respiration and renal function.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing endocrine regulation and nervous function.
Main topics
- Homeostasis
- Cardiovascular function
- Respiration
- Renal function
- Endocrine regulation
- Nervous function
Practical task
Interpret physiological teaching data and supervised non-invasive demonstrations.
Assessment
Submit a function-based case analysis and data interpretation.
Mechanics and General Physics
Study motion and forces as foundations for mechanics and general physics. The subject develops energy and momentum, then examines oscillations and measurement uncertainty. Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
Learning outcomes
- Explain motion and forces using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving energy and momentum.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing oscillations and measurement uncertainty.
Main topics
- Motion
- Forces
- Energy
- Momentum
- Oscillations
- Measurement uncertainty
Practical task
Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
Assessment
Submit a laboratory report and quantitative problem set.
Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
Examine electric fields, magnetic fields and their relationship within electricity, magnetism and waves. The subject develops electromagnetic induction and wave behaviour, then examines optical principles and physical models. Interpret measurements from supervised electrical or optical teaching equipment.
Learning outcomes
- Explain electric fields and magnetic fields using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving electromagnetic induction and wave behaviour.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing optical principles and physical models.
Main topics
- Electric fields
- Magnetic fields
- Electromagnetic induction
- Wave behaviour
- Optical principles
- Physical models
Practical task
Interpret measurements from supervised electrical or optical teaching equipment.
Assessment
Complete calculations and a report explaining discrepancies from theory.
General Pathology
Develop your understanding of general pathology through cell injury and inflammation. The subject develops repair and neoplasia, then examines circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms. Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cell injury and inflammation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving repair and neoplasia.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing circulatory disturbances and disease mechanisms.
Main topics
- Cell injury
- Inflammation
- Repair
- Neoplasia
- Circulatory disturbances
- Disease mechanisms
Practical task
Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
Assessment
Submit a mechanism-based pathology report.
Applied Statistics
Study descriptive measures and probability as foundations for applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Learning outcomes
- Explain descriptive measures and probability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving sampling and estimation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing hypothesis testing and regression.
Main topics
- Descriptive measures
- Probability
- Sampling
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression
Practical task
Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Assessment
Submit a reproducible analysis with justified methods and interpretation.
Health Ethics and Professional Practice
Examine consent, confidentiality and their relationship within health ethics and professional practice. The subject develops scope of practice and equity, then examines professional accountability and ethical reasoning. Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Learning outcomes
- Explain consent and confidentiality using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving scope of practice and equity.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional accountability and ethical reasoning.
Main topics
- Consent
- Confidentiality
- Scope of practice
- Equity
- Professional accountability
- Ethical reasoning
Practical task
Discuss a simulated ethical dilemma with attention to patient rights.
Assessment
Submit a justified ethical decision and professional reflection.
Clinical Communication
Develop your understanding of clinical communication through listening and plain language. The subject develops cultural context and shared information, then examines team handover and documentation. Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain listening and plain language using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving cultural context and shared information.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing team handover and documentation.
Main topics
- Listening
- Plain language
- Cultural context
- Shared information
- Team handover
- Documentation
Practical task
Practise communication in supervised simulation using fictional cases.
Assessment
Complete an observed communication exercise and reflective record.
Level 2: Diagnostic radiography
Africa Indigenous Language: African Kalanga 201Compulsory graduation subject · Year 2
Develop African Kalanga through applied communication for medicine and other health sciences. Practise with authentic tasks, feedback and reflection across the programme year.
Learning outcomes
- Use African Kalanga accurately for Year 2 study and practice.
- Explain language choices to the intended audience.
- Revise your work using speaker and facilitator feedback.
Main topics
- Workplace vocabulary
- Questions
- Instructions
- Short messages and feedback
Practical task
Prepare and test a bilingual message for a realistic community or workplace situation.
Assessment
Submit the practical work, a brief reflection and evidence of language review. Assessment checks meaning, audience fit and improvement after feedback.
Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation 201Compulsory core module · Level 2
Turn a promising idea into a testable proposal using evidence, creative methods and basic resource planning. Apply this learning to Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography through an authentic brief and feedback from an appropriate audience.
Learning outcomes
- Investigate a defined opportunity and explain the evidence behind it.
- Develop and refine a creative response that fits the people and setting.
- Evaluate feasibility, ethical implications and the quality of the result.
Main topics
- Co-design and prototyping
- Value proposition
- Feasibility and costs
- Risk and responsible practice
- Testing and iteration
Practical task
Develop a small prototype or service model for a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography problem. Test it with relevant users, record feedback and revise the proposal.
Assessment
Submit a prototype, a feasibility note, user feedback and a record of revisions. Assessment considers the quality of the evidence, the response to feedback, feasibility and your individual explanation.
African History and Pan Africanism 201Compulsory core module · Level 2
Examine colonial change, resistance and liberation across Africa, with attention to Zimbabwe and South Africa. Compare Pan African movements, organisations and debates, including contributions from women, workers and diaspora communities.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse the effects of colonial rule on land, labour, institutions and social relations.
- Compare liberation movements and Pan African arguments using contextual evidence.
- Explain how different groups shaped independence, solidarity and debates about freedom.
Main topics
- Colonial rule, land, labour, education and forms of resistance
- Nationalism, liberation and the end of colonial rule and apartheid
- Pan African congresses, organisations and contrasting interpretations
- Women, labour movements and diaspora participation
- The Organisation of African Unity and debates about unity, sovereignty and development
Practical task
Develop a comparative case study of a liberation issue or Pan African debate relevant to Southern Africa. Use a historical document alongside a scholarly account and explain differences in purpose and interpretation.
Assessment
Submit the case study, a source comparison and a reflection on your conclusions. Assessment considers context, evidence, recognition of different perspectives and the quality of your argument.
Learning resources
Diagnostic Imaging Physics
Study radiation interactions and image formation as foundations for diagnostic imaging physics. The subject develops equipment principles and digital imaging, then examines image quality and protection. Interpret approved teaching images and supervised equipment demonstrations.
Learning outcomes
- Explain radiation interactions and image formation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving equipment principles and digital imaging.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing image quality and protection.
Main topics
- Radiation interactions
- Image formation
- Equipment principles
- Digital imaging
- Image quality
- Protection
Practical task
Interpret approved teaching images and supervised equipment demonstrations.
Assessment
Submit an image-physics and quality-analysis portfolio.
Radiographic and Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Examine anatomical orientation, projection relationships and their relationship within radiographic and cross-sectional anatomy. The subject develops thoracic imaging and abdominal imaging, then examines musculoskeletal imaging and cross-sectional landmarks. Annotate approved de-identified teaching images.
Learning outcomes
- Explain anatomical orientation and projection relationships using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thoracic imaging and abdominal imaging.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing musculoskeletal imaging and cross-sectional landmarks.
Main topics
- Anatomical orientation
- Projection relationships
- Thoracic imaging
- Abdominal imaging
- Musculoskeletal imaging
- Cross-sectional landmarks
Practical task
Annotate approved de-identified teaching images.
Assessment
Complete an image-based anatomy assessment and portfolio.
Diagnostic Radiography Practice
Develop your understanding of diagnostic radiography practice through patient care and examination context. The subject develops positioning concepts and image evaluation, then examines documentation and clinical responsibility. Complete approved supervised diagnostic-radiography learning.
Learning outcomes
- Explain patient care and examination context using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving positioning concepts and image evaluation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing documentation and clinical responsibility.
Main topics
- Patient care
- Examination context
- Positioning concepts
- Image evaluation
- Documentation
- Clinical responsibility
Practical task
Complete approved supervised diagnostic-radiography learning.
Assessment
Pass observed clinical assessments and submit authenticated practice evidence.
Radiation Protection
Study justification and optimisation as foundations for radiation protection. The subject develops exposure concepts and staff protection, then examines quality responsibilities and incident reporting. Analyse an authorised radiation-protection teaching case.
Learning outcomes
- Explain justification and optimisation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving exposure concepts and staff protection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing quality responsibilities and incident reporting.
Main topics
- Justification
- Optimisation
- Exposure concepts
- Staff protection
- Quality responsibilities
- Incident reporting
Practical task
Analyse an authorised radiation-protection teaching case.
Assessment
Submit a protection review within the approved professional role.
Clinical Skills Foundations
Examine patient interaction, structured assessment and their relationship within clinical skills foundations. The subject develops observation and documentation, then examines infection prevention and escalation. Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Learning outcomes
- Explain patient interaction and structured assessment using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving observation and documentation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing infection prevention and escalation.
Main topics
- Patient interaction
- Structured assessment
- Observation
- Documentation
- Infection prevention
- Escalation
Practical task
Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
Assessment
Complete observed assessments and a supervisor-authenticated skills portfolio.
Clinical Reasoning and Evidence
Develop your understanding of clinical reasoning and evidence through problem representation and differential reasoning. The subject develops evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty, then examines referral and reflective practice. Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem representation and differential reasoning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving evidence appraisal and diagnostic uncertainty.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing referral and reflective practice.
Main topics
- Problem representation
- Differential reasoning
- Evidence appraisal
- Diagnostic uncertainty
- Referral
- Reflective practice
Practical task
Analyse de-identified cases within the approved professional learner role.
Assessment
Submit case analyses and an oral reasoning assessment.
Imaging Informatics
Study digital images and image archives as foundations for imaging informatics. The subject develops data standards and display, then examines privacy and workflow reliability. Use de-identified teaching data to review an imaging information workflow.
Learning outcomes
- Explain digital images and image archives using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving data standards and display.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing privacy and workflow reliability.
Main topics
- Digital images
- Image archives
- Data standards
- Display
- Privacy
- Workflow reliability
Practical task
Use de-identified teaching data to review an imaging information workflow.
Assessment
Submit a data-governance and workflow report.
Pharmacology
Examine drug action, pharmacokinetics and their relationship within pharmacology. The subject develops therapeutic classes and adverse effects, then examines interactions and responsible medicine use. Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
Learning outcomes
- Explain drug action and pharmacokinetics using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving therapeutic classes and adverse effects.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing interactions and responsible medicine use.
Main topics
- Drug action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Therapeutic classes
- Adverse effects
- Interactions
- Responsible medicine use
Practical task
Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.
Assessment
Submit a pharmacological reasoning report and knowledge assessment.
Level 3: Imaging applications and quality
Africa Indigenous Language: African Kalanga 301Compulsory graduation subject · Year 3
Develop African Kalanga through specialist communication for medicine and other health sciences. Practise with authentic tasks, feedback and reflection across the programme year.
Learning outcomes
- Use African Kalanga accurately for Year 3 study and practice.
- Explain language choices to the intended audience.
- Revise your work using speaker and facilitator feedback.
Main topics
- Field-specific terms
- Interviews
- Explanations and audience needs
Practical task
Interview a speaker about a field-specific issue and produce a checked bilingual summary.
Assessment
Submit the practical work, a brief reflection and evidence of language review. Assessment checks meaning, audience fit and improvement after feedback.
Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation 301Compulsory core module · Level 3
Plan and evaluate the practical introduction of an innovation in a relevant organisation or community. Apply this learning to Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography through an authentic brief and feedback from an appropriate audience.
Learning outcomes
- Investigate a defined opportunity and explain the evidence behind it.
- Develop and refine a creative response that fits the people and setting.
- Evaluate feasibility, ethical implications and the quality of the result.
Main topics
- Implementation planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resources and finance
- Monitoring and impact
- Learning from a pilot
Practical task
Prepare and defend a pilot plan for an innovation relevant to Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography. Set measures of success, identify risks and explain how results will guide improvement.
Assessment
Submit a pilot plan, budget assumptions, evaluation measures and an individual rationale. Assessment considers the quality of the evidence, the response to feedback, feasibility and your individual explanation.
African History and Pan Africanism 301Compulsory core module · Level 3
Evaluate the legacy of Pan Africanism in continental and regional cooperation, culture and public life. Apply historical inquiry to a heritage, community or professional issue, recognising both achievements and contested interpretations.
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate continuity and change from the Organisation of African Unity to the African Union.
- Assess a contemporary Pan African issue using historical evidence and contrasting views.
- Develop an ethical, well-sourced project connecting African history with your field or community.
Main topics
- The African Union, regional cooperation and Southern African integration
- Agenda 2063, development and debates about continental priorities
- Citizenship, migration, diaspora connections and cultural exchange
- African knowledge, heritage, public history and contested narratives
- Research ethics, source attribution and evaluation of a community or professional project
Practical task
Prepare a sourced heritage or civic-learning project connected with your field or a Southern African community. Explain its historical basis, audience, permission needs and limits. Obtain consent if you conduct interviews.
Assessment
Submit a project brief, an annotated source portfolio, a public-facing learning resource and an evaluation of your interpretation. Assessment considers evidence, ethical practice, historical reasoning and usefulness to the intended audience.
Learning resources
CT Physics and Image Formation
Develop your understanding of ct physics and image formation through acquisition principles and detectors. The subject develops reconstruction and image parameters, then examines artefacts and quality evaluation. Analyse de-identified images and approved simulator data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain acquisition principles and detectors using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving reconstruction and image parameters.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing artefacts and quality evaluation.
Main topics
- Acquisition principles
- Detectors
- Reconstruction
- Image parameters
- Artefacts
- Quality evaluation
Practical task
Analyse de-identified images and approved simulator data.
Assessment
Submit a CT physics and image-quality report.
CT Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Study orientation and brain as foundations for ct cross-sectional anatomy. The subject develops thorax and abdomen, then examines pelvis and musculoskeletal landmarks. Annotate approved CT teaching cases under qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain orientation and brain using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thorax and abdomen.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing pelvis and musculoskeletal landmarks.
Main topics
- Orientation
- Brain
- Thorax
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Musculoskeletal landmarks
Practical task
Annotate approved CT teaching cases under qualified supervision.
Assessment
Complete an image-based anatomy assessment.
CT Clinical Practice
Examine patient assessment context, examination planning and their relationship within ct clinical practice. The subject develops contrast responsibilities and clinical workflow, then examines image review and handover. Complete approved CT observation and supervised practice within existing radiography scope.
Learning outcomes
- Explain patient assessment context and examination planning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving contrast responsibilities and clinical workflow.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing image review and handover.
Main topics
- Patient assessment context
- Examination planning
- Contrast responsibilities
- Clinical workflow
- Image review
- Handover
Practical task
Complete approved CT observation and supervised practice within existing radiography scope.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated CT competence portfolio and case discussion.
CT Quality Assurance
Develop your understanding of ct quality assurance through quality indicators and equipment checks. The subject develops dose information and artefact review, then examines audit and improvement. Analyse approved CT quality data with the responsible imaging team.
Learning outcomes
- Explain quality indicators and equipment checks using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving dose information and artefact review.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing audit and improvement.
Main topics
- Quality indicators
- Equipment checks
- Dose information
- Artefact review
- Audit
- Improvement
Practical task
Analyse approved CT quality data with the responsible imaging team.
Assessment
Submit a quality-assurance investigation and justified improvement plan.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Concepts
Study cross-sectional methods and ultrasound principles as foundations for advanced diagnostic imaging concepts. The subject develops magnetic resonance principles and nuclear imaging context, then examines method comparison and referral evidence. Compare appropriate teaching imaging cases without independent clinical decisions.
Learning outcomes
- Explain cross-sectional methods and ultrasound principles using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving magnetic resonance principles and nuclear imaging context.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing method comparison and referral evidence.
Main topics
- Cross-sectional methods
- Ultrasound principles
- Magnetic resonance principles
- Nuclear imaging context
- Method comparison
- Referral evidence
Practical task
Compare appropriate teaching imaging cases without independent clinical decisions.
Assessment
Submit a modality-comparison and evidence review.
Healthcare Technology Management
Examine equipment inventories, maintenance and their relationship within healthcare technology management. The subject develops procurement and user training, then examines incident reporting and lifecycle planning. Review an authorised equipment-management case.
Learning outcomes
- Explain equipment inventories and maintenance using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving procurement and user training.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing incident reporting and lifecycle planning.
Main topics
- Equipment inventories
- Maintenance
- Procurement
- User training
- Incident reporting
- Lifecycle planning
Practical task
Review an authorised equipment-management case.
Assessment
Submit a maintenance and service-support improvement proposal.
Quality and Patient Safety
Develop your understanding of quality and patient safety through care quality and patient experience. The subject develops safety incidents and clinical governance, then examines improvement methods and measurement. Review a de-identified service-quality case using approved data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain care quality and patient experience using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving safety incidents and clinical governance.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing improvement methods and measurement.
Main topics
- Care quality
- Patient experience
- Safety incidents
- Clinical governance
- Improvement methods
- Measurement
Practical task
Review a de-identified service-quality case using approved data.
Assessment
Submit a measurable quality-improvement proposal.
Research Methods
Study research questions and literature review as foundations for research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Level 4: Approved imaging practice
Africa Indigenous Language: African Kalanga 401Compulsory graduation subject · Year 4
Develop African Kalanga through advanced practice for medicine and other health sciences. Practise with authentic tasks, feedback and reflection across the programme year.
Learning outcomes
- Use African Kalanga accurately for Year 4 study and practice.
- Explain language choices to the intended audience.
- Revise your work using speaker and facilitator feedback.
Main topics
- Technical documents
- Terminology choices
- Translation review and accessibility
Practical task
Develop a bilingual guide for a supervised task in your field and revise it after user feedback.
Assessment
Submit the practical work, a brief reflection and evidence of language review. Assessment checks meaning, audience fit and improvement after feedback.
Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation 401Compulsory core module · Level 4
Lead a research-informed innovation strategy and assess its wider value, sustainability and limits. Apply this learning to Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography through an authentic brief and feedback from an appropriate audience.
Learning outcomes
- Investigate a defined opportunity and explain the evidence behind it.
- Develop and refine a creative response that fits the people and setting.
- Evaluate feasibility, ethical implications and the quality of the result.
Main topics
- Innovation strategy
- Evidence and research design
- Partnerships and governance
- Sustainability and scale
- Impact evaluation
Practical task
Critically examine an innovation challenge in Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography. Design an evidence-informed strategy, test its assumptions and present a proportionate implementation and evaluation plan.
Assessment
Submit a strategy portfolio, evidence review, implementation roadmap and critical reflection. Assessment considers the quality of the evidence, the response to feedback, feasibility and your individual explanation.
Integrated Supervised Clinical Practice
Examine approved clinical roles, care coordination and their relationship within integrated supervised clinical practice. The subject develops case reasoning and observed competence, then examines professional feedback and reflection. Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
Learning outcomes
- Explain approved clinical roles and care coordination using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving case reasoning and observed competence.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing professional feedback and reflection.
Main topics
- Approved clinical roles
- Care coordination
- Case reasoning
- Observed competence
- Professional feedback
- Reflection
Practical task
Complete an approved placement with qualified clinical supervision and authenticated records.
Assessment
Pass direct clinical assessments and submit a reflective competence portfolio.
Supervised Workplace Learning
Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain workplace roles and approved task planning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving professional conduct and technical records.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feedback and reflective learning.
Main topics
- Workplace roles
- Approved task planning
- Professional conduct
- Technical records
- Feedback
- Reflective learning
Practical task
Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated work portfolio and reflective presentation.
Project Development and Feasibility
Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
Practical Learning
Authentic e-learning at BMIT
BMIT uses Authentic E-Learning to connect your studies with practical problems in your field. You use digital resources to investigate a realistic brief, make decisions and produce work for a defined purpose and audience. Your qualification's activities below put this approach into practice.
How you will learn
The approach draws on nine elements of authentic learning:
- Realistic contexts: Work with situations relevant to your profession or community.
- Purposeful tasks: Investigate a substantial problem with more than one possible solution.
- Expert examples: Examine demonstrations and examples of professional reasoning.
- Different perspectives: Compare sources and consider the needs of different people.
- Collaboration: Share ideas and review work with peers, while showing your own contribution.
- Reflection: Record what worked, what changed and what needs improvement.
- Explanation: Present your reasoning and support your decisions with evidence.
- Guidance: Use tutor feedback and structured support as you develop independence.
- Authentic assessment: Demonstrate learning through the task and its practical outcome.
From a brief to a practical outcome
Start by identifying the problem, intended audience and assessment criteria. Investigate relevant evidence, plan your response and develop an initial solution. Use discussion and feedback to test your ideas, then revise your work and explain your choices.
Digital tools support research, collaboration, simulation and the presentation of evidence. Your output depends on the module. Examples include a business proposal, technical design, tested program, investigation report or community resource. Keep drafts, calculations, test results and reflections to show how your work developed.
The module brief sets the required tasks, individual and group responsibilities, submission format and assessment criteria. The practical activities and supervision requirements for this qualification are set out below.
Research informing this approach
- Herrington, J. Authentic Learning: nine elements of authentic learning.
- Lombardi, M. M. (2007). Authentic learning for the 21st century: An overview. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative.
- Parker, J., Maor, D. and Herrington, J. (2013). Authentic online learning: Aligning learner needs, pedagogy and technology. Issues in Educational Research, 23(2), 227–241.
Use guided online cases and simulations to practise decisions. Clinical or patient-facing tasks require approved facilities and supervision.
What you will practise
- General Pathology: Analyse de-identified teaching cases using approved pathology images.
- Clinical Skills Foundations: Practise approved skills in simulation before authorised clinical exposure.
- Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Concepts: Compare appropriate teaching imaging cases without independent clinical decisions.
Applied project
Approved imaging facilities, qualified clinical supervisors and observed competence are essential. Radiation and imaging procedures must follow authorised local protocols and learner scope. Online resources support preparation and image review, but do not replace clinical placement or establish radiographer registration.
Evidence and feedback
- A completed practical task with an explanation of the method, evidence and decisions.
- Observed skills assessments in simulation followed by supervised workplace assessment and an authenticated practice portfolio.
- An evidence-based project and integrated assessment. Clinical competence requires direct assessment by approved supervisors, with locally approved progression rules.
Assessment considers the practical work you submit, the evidence behind your decisions and how you respond to feedback.
African History and Pan Africanism practical learning
- African History and Pan Africanism 101: Create an annotated timeline or digital learning poster on a selected African society or historical development. Compare at least two credible sources and explain one connection with your field of study.
- African History and Pan Africanism 201: Develop a comparative case study of a liberation issue or Pan African debate relevant to Southern Africa. Use a historical document alongside a scholarly account and explain differences in purpose and interpretation.
- African History and Pan Africanism 301: Prepare a sourced heritage or civic-learning project connected with your field or a Southern African community. Explain its historical basis, audience, permission needs and limits. Obtain consent if you conduct interviews.
Career Prospects
These examples show work across this qualification pathway, from support roles to specialist and management posts. Your entry point depends on your study, experience and employer requirements. Regulated roles require separate recognition or registration.
Top Career Paths and Job Titles
- Imaging department assistant: Prepares records and supports patient flow under supervision.
- Diagnostic radiographer: Produces images only with the recognised qualification and registration.
- Computed tomography technologist: Performs CT work within the applicable professional scope and training.
- Image quality specialist: Reviews protocols, radiation safety and technical quality.
- Imaging services lead: Coordinates staff, equipment and service improvement.
Growth and Leadership Trajectory
- Starting practice: After meeting entry and any registration requirements, begin with the work represented by Imaging department assistant. Build supervised experience and keep a record of reliable work.
- Specialist progression: Relevant study and evidence from more complex projects support a move towards Diagnostic radiographer or Computed tomography technologist.
- Leadership: With substantial experience, a role such as Imaging services lead adds responsibility for people, quality, budgets or service decisions.
Further Education to Boost Prospects
- Next study step: An honours degree, postgraduate diploma or relevant master’s degree in diagnostic imaging and computed tomography may follow, subject to admission requirements.
Professional Certifications and Registrations
- HPCSA: South African emergency care, medical technology, radiography and related clinical roles have distinct registration categories. The council assesses the exact qualification and practice scope. Check official requirements.
Potential Government and Industrial Employers
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management: Start or manage a small venture related to this field. Regulated work still requires the relevant professional registration or licence.
- Private and commercial organisations: Hospitals and diagnostic centres.
- Specialist employers: Emergency care providers.
- Research and community organisations: Clinical laboratories and imaging firms.
- Government departments and public bodies: Public hospitals and health departments.