Outline of the Degree Programme 

Students enrolled in the revised B.Sc. in Radiological Sciences, must complete all RDSC courses applicable to your major along with the requisite UWI Mona Foundation courses.

● B.Sc. Radiological Sciences (X-Ray and CT) – 4-year programme (160 Credits).

● B.Sc. Radiological Sciences (X-Ray and MRI) – 4-year programme (157 Credits).

● B.Sc. Radiological Sciences (X-Ray and Nuclear Medicine) – 5-year programme (207 Credits).

● B.Sc. Radiological Sciences (X-Ray and Radiotherapy) – 5-year programme (202 Credits).

● B.Sc. Radiological Sciences (X-Ray and Ultrasonography) – 5-year programme (203 Credits).

Students enrolled in the existing 3-year BSc in Radiological Sciences must complete all DIMA, Foundation, and any other required university course credit requirements for levels 1-3 of the 3- year programme to be eligible for award of the degree inRadiological Sciences. Students completing the degree programme are encouraged to contact the Programme Head or their academic advisor on the related matters.

The programme consists of courses or clerkships including lectures, conferences, seminars, tutorials, self-study, the use of learning aids (including information technology), practical and demonstrations including clinical bedside teaching.The student’s progress in each course or clerkship is assessed on the basis of his or her performance in a combination of course-work and written, practical, clinical and oral examinations.The programme will involve the placement of students at various clinical sites across the island of Jamaica. Applicants are to be aware that the programme will require him/her to be present at these locations for learning purposes. The programme is not responsible for student’s accommodation or transportation to these sites or any other learning site throughout the duration of the programme.All successful applicants are required to possess an electronic device in working condition that will allow them to utilise the requisite digital tools that will be used for learning. At minimum a tablet is required.Candidates who successfully complete their programme of study will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in their registered major. All students are required to complete their major.

Radiological Sciences Course

● Students are required to ascertain all information regarding their programme of study from the department office or the Student Administration System (SAS).

● All students in the BSc Radiological Sciences will sit the same courses for the first 3 Levels of the programme.

● Students must complete all courses from Level 1 to 3 before being eligible to advance to Level 4.

● Students must complete all foundation courses as required by The UWI Mona before he/she will be allowed to advance to Level 4.

● On successful completion of all required Level 1 to 3 courses, students will then sit only the courses relevant to his/her respective major.

● Students who fail any course will be given the requisite grade as determined by the University’s grading rules.

● Students who are required to repeat a failed course shall normally be allowed a maximum of two further attempts at that failed course.

● Students are required to pass the pre-requisite of a course before they will be permitted to do it. Override of this is subject to lecturer’s approval.

● Students who do not pass a failed course after a total of three attempts shall normally be required to withdraw from the programme by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, with the ability to appeal for a waiver.

● A student whose performance in any course is considered unsatisfactory based on on-going or examination performance shall be required to repeat the course and/or the examination/coursework. Repetition of any part of the course may necessitate a delay in completion of the overall programme. Each student pursuing a 4 years major will normally be given 7 years to complete the programme, and for each student pursuing the 5 years major an allotment of normally 8 years will be given for completion of the programme.

● The calculation of students' GPA will be done in accordance with the University’s GPA calculation regulations.

● Record of failed courses on a transcript will be in accordance with the University’s regulation.

Unsatisfactory Performance

● A student’s performance is considered unsatisfactory if he or she displays either poor academic performance or unprofessional behaviour.

● A student’s academic performance is considered unsatisfactory if he/she has failed any form of assessment, examination or on-going evaluation in any specified course, clerkship or learning unit which is a required component of the BSc Radiological Sciences programme.

● A student’s behaviour is considered unprofessional if he/she displays inappropriate or unethical behaviour in his/her interpersonal contacts especially in relation to patients or their families, colleagues, or members of the University or hospital staff.

● Where unsatisfactory performance is felt to be serious or is, for any other reason, considered to be a cause for concern, the matter should be reported in writing to the Dean and copied to the candidate.

● The student shall be given an appointment to be interviewed by the Dean or the Dean’s nominee who shall arrange for appropriate remedial action to assist the candidate, followed by re-evaluation.

● The Faculty Board shall consider a written report on the result of the remedial action and shall make a recommendation to the Academic Board as to whether or not the student may proceed to the next phase of the programme at that time.

● A student who fails to attend the interview or to participate in the remedial measures or the re-evaluation may be barred by the Academic Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, from continuing in the programme. ● Where unprofessional misconduct is serious, the Dean shall refer the matter to the Office of the Principal and the disciplinary procedures should be followed as per "The Code of Principals and Responsibilities for Students".

● Where poor academic performance is repetitive or where unprofessional misconduct is serious, the Dean shall convene a committee to examine the case and to provide a report to the Faculty Board. The committee shall include staff members from at least three different Departments. The student concerned shall be given an opportunity to be heard and may be accompanied by another member of the student body selected by the candidate.

● The Faculty Board shall consider the report of the committee and may make a determination that no further action is required or may submit the matter to the Academic Board for its decision, with a recommendation as to the measures to be taken. Such measures may include: i. the institution of further remedial measures (which may include professional counselling). ii. leave of absence for a period of up to one year. iii. withdrawal from the BSc programme.

● The decision of the Board for Undergraduate Studies or the Faculty Board as the case may be, shall be conveyed to the student in writing and the student shall have the right to appeal the decision by application to the Board for Undergraduate Studies and Senate as appropriate.

● Students required to withdraw from the Faculty because of poor performance may be considered for readmission to the BSc Radiological Sciences degree programme after at least one year has elapsed since their withdrawal.

● Students who voluntarily withdraw from the programme must inform the Head of Programme in writing and apply through the ASRS link on SAS.

● Students will not be allowed to progress to the next level of the programme where the student fails 3 or more RDSC courses at the end of the academic year and possesses a GPA less than 2.0.

Award of Degree

Graduates will be awarded their degrees in accordance with the GPA Regulations of The UWI, provided that the graduates satisfied the following:

i. Completed the full credit load of the programme.

ii. Attainment of a minimum GPA of 2.0.

iii. Having no outstanding clinical records.