FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
Department
Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology
Level
Diploma
Semesters
04
Credit
70 (44Th+26Clin)
INTRODUCTION
The Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (ADDUS) is a comprehensive 2-year program covering the full breadth of general, obstetric, gynecological, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small-parts sonography. It is designed to produce highly skilled, clinically independent sonographers capable of functioning in advanced imaging environments. The program is aligned with Semesters 1 through 4 of the BS Medical Ultrasound Sonography degree, and graduates receive credit exemptions upon progression to the full degree.
Program Duration: 2 Years
Location: 6.7 Km Japan Road, Sihala, Islamabad.
Recognized By: Higher Education Commission
Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications (Any one of the following)
- FSc (Pre-Medical) with minimum 50% marks
- Sc. / BS in allied science
- DDUS (Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound) from a recognized institution — with credit transfer
- CDMS (Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography) — with bridge module requirement
- Allied health diploma (Radiography, Nursing, MLT, Physiotherapy) from a recognized institution
- MBBS
- Nurses/LHVs
Preferred Background
- Strong foundation in health sciences or prior exposure to imaging/clinical work
- Healthcare professionals seeking structured academic qualification in sonography
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Year 1, Semester 1 — Biomedical Foundations (mirrors BS Sem 1)
# | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
1 | Human Anatomy for Sonographers | ADDUS-101 | 2+1 |
2 | Human Physiology for Sonographers | ADDUS-102 | 2+1 |
3 | Biochemistry Fundamentals | ADDUS-103 | 2+1 |
4 | Medical Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation | ADDUS-104 | 3+0 |
5 | Biosafety, Patient & Equipment Safety | ADDUS-105 | 3+0 |
6 | Functional English for Medical Professionals | ADDUS-106 | 3+0 |
| Semester 1 Total |
| 18 |
Year 1, Semester 2 — Communication, Pathology & Ethics (mirrors BS Sem 2)
# | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
7 | Communication Skills for Healthcare | ADDUS-201 | 3+0 |
8 | Biostatistics & Research Literacy | ADDUS-202 | 3+0 |
9 | Pathology for Sonographers | ADDUS-203 | 2+1 |
10 | Computer Applications in Medical Imaging | ADDUS-204 | 2+1 |
11 | Islamic Studies / Professional Ethics | ADDUS-205 | 2+0 |
12 | Medical Imaging — Ethical & Legal Aspects | ADDUS-206 | 3+0 |
| Semester 2 Total |
| 17 |
Year 2, Semester 3 — Core Diagnostic Ultrasound (mirrors BS Sem 3)
# | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
13 | Social Psychology & Behavioral Sciences | ADDUS-301 | 3+0 |
14 | Technical Writing & Presentation Skills | ADDUS-302 | 3+0 |
15 | Systemic Anatomy for Imaging | ADDUS-303 | 3+0 |
16 | Abdominal Ultrasound-I | ADDUS-304 | 2+1 |
17 | Obstetrical Ultrasound-I | ADDUS-305 | 2+1 |
18 | Supervised Clinical Practice-I (On-site, Hospital) | ADDUS-306 | 0+3 |
| Semester 3 Total |
| 18 |
Year 2, Semester 4 — Advanced Applications & Research Foundations (mirrors BS Sem 4)
# | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
19 | Abdominal Ultrasound-II | ADDUS-401 | 2+1 |
20 | Obstetrical Ultrasound-II | ADDUS-402 | 2+1 |
21 | Research Methodology for Health Sciences | ADDUS-403 | 3+0 |
22 | Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Management | ADDUS-404 | 2+0 |
23 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | ADDUS-405 | 2+0 |
24 | Supervised Clinical Practice-II (Advanced Scanning) | ADDUS-406 | 0+4 |
| Semester 4 Total |
| 17 |
CAREER PROSPECTUS
- Senior Diagnostic Sonographer — General, OB/GYN, and Vascular
- Ultrasound Department Supervisor or Lead Sonographer
- Faculty / Lab Demonstrator at allied health institutes
- Clinical Trainer in diagnostic imaging centres
- Direct entry to Year 3 of BS Medical Ultrasound Sonography (credit transfer)
VISION & MISSION
- Demonstrate understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation
- Identify relevant human anatomy and physiology on ultrasound images
- Perform systematic abdominal, gynecological, and obstetric ultrasound scans
- Identify normal anatomy and common pathologies
- Optimize image quality and minimize artifacts
- Apply safety protocols including the ALARA principle
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Adv Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound is a 02-years intensive program delivered in ODL format, designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in medical ultrasound. Theoretical content is delivered online, while hands-on clinical training is conducted through supervised hospital attachment. The program covers physics, instrumentation, anatomy, abdominal, gynecological, and obstetrics ultrasound. Graduates will be equipped to perform basic to intermediate ultrasound examinations under supervision.
