CONFERENCERadiography – professional bachelor study programme
Programme level: Professional Bachelor's Degree Programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 8 semesters
Credits: 240 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Professional bachelor's degree in Radiography, qualification "Radiographer"
Number of study places for admission in 2025/2026: No enrollment is planned for the next semester
Tuition fee per year: 3200 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU Long-term resident permit holders and their family members
Study location: Riga
The study program is implemented for the preparation of competent, meeting today's requirements, multi-professional radiographers for work with modern digital technologies. During studies, students acquire skills in patient care in radiology and radiation therapy, working in various medical care institutions in Latvia. Specialists are trained in accordance with the standard of the radiographer's profession, ensuring the development of students' personalities.
Program Director
Assoc. Prof. Ainārs Bajinskis
The study program offers to acquire knowledge and skills in performing diagnostic radiology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radionuclide diagnostics, ultrasonography, as well as nuclear therapy and radiation therapy procedures. Students acquire knowledge about radiological examinations, the quality of professional activity and cooperation with radiologists and medical physicists. Upon completion of the studies, student is able to evaluate the quality of the obtained diagnostic images and procedures, knows and is able to apply radiation safety and protection measures, thus protecting both the patient and those around him from the effects of ionizing radiation.
The study program provides a practice in the radiology departments of leading medical institutions. During the clinical placement, student, under clinical supervision, practically applies the acquired knowledge, performing diagnostic examinations and therapy procedures.
It is possible to spend a certain period of study in cooperation universities abroad within the framework of the Erasmus + exchange program.
Organization of studies: on working days, mainly between 8.30-18.00, depending on a study plan for the day.
Graduates of the study program work in various medical institutions - hospitals, health care centers, doctorates, private practices and have the opportunity to specialize not only in diagnostic radiology methods, but also in radionuclide diagnostics and radiation therapy.
You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.
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