Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Clinical/fieldwork placement
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
2 years, including summers
Solve medical mysteries
Start in September
Using a combination of art and science, Medical Radiography Technologists help solve mysteries. You'll be an integral part of providing a medical diagnosis, working with patients and producing clear images for radiologists to interpret.
MRAD Class of 2024
Hands-on learning
During training, you'll receive intensive theoretical and practical instruction through lectures, labs, online courses, and practical experience in a clinical environment. You're expected to act as surrogate patients to learn positioning techniques, as well as interpersonal skills.
Clinical placements provide the opportunity to apply your knowledge in hospitals throughout Vancouver Island.
MRAD Info Sessions
The Medical Radiography information sessions are a great way to learn more about the program and to get your questions answered by the faculty.
In demand
There is strong demand for radiography graduates. Get excited about lifelong learning as your chosen career continues to change, grow and advance.
Graduates have the opportunity to continue training in imaging specialties such as CT, Breast Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Graduates have also found employment in management, equipment application and sales, research and educational roles.
Your career
You'll learn and practice the same ionizing radiation safety standards and procedures that are strictly enforced at all public health facilities.
Most graduates begin with casual positions, transitioning into regular employment within a year or two. Shifts vary from 7.5 to 12 hours and you will work day, evening and night shifts.
Are you a future Medical Radiography Technologist?
To succeed in this demanding program, you should have strong academic skills, good organizational practices and a sense of social responsibility and caring. You'll be working in a team environment, using your ability to think critically and problem solve while expressing a real desire to serve the public.
You should be an independent learner with the ability to integrate and apply information. Computer literacy is essential since many courses will be taught online.
Indigenous priority admissions
For a limited time each year, Camosun College offers priority seating for qualified Indigenous students in all Health and Human Services programs.
The Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions process is approved by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
How to apply for an Indigenous priority seat.
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
Contact information
Allied Health & Technologies department
Campus location
School of Health and Human Services building (HHS), room 207
Location link
If you have admissions questions, please contact Admissions.