Sept 2025 Entry
1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)
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This programme is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology.
We have a limited quota for admissions. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
What's New
Programme Aims
This award is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Technology, as well as others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills.
The award in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (MIRS) is specially designed for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy and has the following aims:
A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill
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To provide professionals in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, as well as others interested in health technology, with the opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills;
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To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines and enhance their career paths;
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To broaden students' exposure to a wider field of health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work;
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To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work;
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To equip students with an advanced knowledge base in a chosen area of specialisation in medical imaging or radiotherapy to enable them to meet the changing needs of their disciplines and contribute to the development of medical imaging or radiation oncology practice in Hong Kong; and
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To develop critical and analytical abilities and skills in the areas of specialisation that are relevant to the professional discipline to improve professional competence.
B. Professional Development
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To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
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To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
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To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
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To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.
C. Evidence-based Practice
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To equip students with the necessary skill in research to enable them to perform evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare service and industry.
D. Personal Development
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To provide channels through which practising professionals can continuously develop themselves while at work; and
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To allow graduates to develop themselves further after graduation.
Characteristics
The Medical Imaging and Radiation Science award offers channels for specialisation and the broadening of knowledge for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy. It will appeal to students who are eager to become specialists or managers in their areas of practice. Clinical experience and practice in medical imaging and radiotherapy are integrated into the curriculum to encourage more reflective observation and active experimentation.
Programme Structure
The Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology consists of the following awards:
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MSc in Medical Data Science (MScMDS)
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MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (MScMIRS)
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MSc in Medical Laboratory Science (MScMLS)
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MSc in Medical Physics (MScMP)
To be eligible for the MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (MScMIRS), students are required to complete 31 credits:
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2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits)
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3 Core Subjects (9 credits)
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5 Elective Subjects (15 credits)
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1 Academic Integrity and Ethics Subject (1 credit)
Apart from the award of MScMIRS, students can choose to graduate with one of the following specialisms:
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MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Computed Tomography)
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MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
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MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Ultrasonography)
To be eligible for the specialism concerned, students should complete 2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits), a Dissertation (9 credits) related to that specialism, a specialism-related Specialty Subject (3 credits), a Clinical Practicum (3 credits) and 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits), plus an Academic Integrity and Ethics Subject (1 credit).
Core Areas of Study
Compulsory Subjects
- Research Methods & Biostatistics
- Multiplanar Anatomy
Core Subjects
- Advanced Radiotherapy Planning & Dosimetry
- Advanced Radiation Protection
- Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Computed Tomography *
- Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging *
- Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Advanced Topics in Health Technology
- Advanced Ultrasonography *
- Clinical Practicum (CT/MRI/US) *
- Digital Imaging & PACS
- Dissertation *
- Imaging Pathology
* Specialty Subject
Elective Subjects (Non-HTI subjects 3 credits at most)
- Bioinformatics in Health Sciences
- Medical Imaging Physics
- Practical Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
- Professional Development in Infection Control Practice
- Radiation Therapy Physics
- Radiobiology for Medical Physicists
Having selected the requisite number of subjects from the Core Subject list, students can choose the remaining Core Subjects or other subjects available in this Scheme as Elective Subjects.
The four awards within the Scheme share a similar programme structure, and students may take subjects across disciplines. For subjects offered within the Scheme by other disciplines of study, please refer to the information on the MSc in Medical Data Science/MSc in Medical Laboratory Science/MSc in Medical Physics.
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Programme Leader
Dr Lawrence Chan
PhD
Deputy Programme Leader
Dr Liang-ting Lin
PhD
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A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in radiography or a related health sciences discipline from a recognised institution. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis;
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Post-qualification work experience in healthcare or a related field is preferred.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel: (852) 3400 8578; email: hti.tpg@polyu.edu.hk)
or visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hti/study/programmes/taught-postgraduate-programmes_list/
For local students
6 (Full-time)
3 (Part-time)
For non-local students
6 (Full-time)/ (Part-time)
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HK$6,300 per credit for local and non-local students
Medical imaging is expanding in terms of diagnosis, treatment monitoring and patient management. Medical imaging and radiotherapy professionals are extending their roles to cope with the rapid evolution of medical technology.
PolyU offers a unique postgraduate programme that covers a wide range of medical imaging or radiotherapy specialisation areas. By taking this programme, I have developed advanced skills and knowledge to enhance my career path. It has also improved my professional competence through discussion sessions with specialists from different disciplines.
Medical Imaging and Radiation Science are interdisciplinary topics involving knowledge of anatomy, pathology, mathematics, physics and computer science. Students are able to take elective subjects offered by other disciplines of study, thus expanding their disciplinary horizons. Students also have the opportunity to mix with other medical/engineering professionals.
As a PolyU graduate, I am now well prepared to become a specialist in my area of practice. Students are equipped with leadership and management skills to become successful leading executives and provide high quality healthcare services in Hong Kong.
Medical imaging is a fast growing discipline. Radiographers are expected to continuously expand and extend their roles to provide better clinical services for doctors and patients.
Compared with self-study and in-house training, I prefer to attend lectures, as the materials are usually well organised and relatively easy to understand. I chose to enrol in the MSc in MIRS because this programme offers a wide range of elective subjects covering different imaging specialities. The well-structured courses enable students to easily keep up to date with advanced techniques. For many subjects, experienced local radiographers are invited to deliver guest lectures to share local practices and interesting cases. These insights may be helpful to students in their future careers, especially when making difficult clinical decisions.
This postgraduate programme is recognised by many local imaging institutes. Graduates of this prestigious programme have an advantage when seeking jobs as radiographers.
In sum, this Master’s programme has helped me to equip myself with the latest knowledge in the field and build my career path. I recommend the programme to all junior radiographers who are eager to gain advanced knowledge and become specialists in the future.
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