FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
Department
Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology
Level
Diploma
Semesters
02
Credit
36 (22Th+14Clin)
INTRODUCTION
The Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDUS) is a one-year competency-based program offering intermediate-level training in general and obstetric sonography. It builds on foundational science and ultrasound physics to develop clinically capable sonographers who can independently perform and document diagnostic scans across key anatomical regions.
Program Duration: 1 Year
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 or Pre-Engineering) with minimum 50% marks
- CDMS (Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography) from a recognized institution
- Allied health diploma (Radiography, Nursing, MLT, Physiotherapy) from a recognized institution
- MBBS
- Nurses/ LHVs
Preferred Background
- Science or allied health background strongly preferred
- Working professionals in radiology, imaging, or clinical departments given priority
Semester 1 (Months 1–6) — Core Sciences & Introductory Sonography
S.No | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
1 | Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Sonographers | DDUS-101 | 3+0 |
2 | Medical Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation | DDUS-102 | 3+0 |
3 | Pathology & Applied Biochemistry for Imaging | DDUS-103 | 2+0 |
4 | Abdominal Ultrasound-I (Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas) | DDUS-104 | 2+0 |
5 | Obstetrical Ultrasound-I (1st & 2nd Trimester) | DDUS-105 | 2+0 |
6 | Biosafety, Ethics & Legal Aspects | DDUS-106 | 2+0 |
7 | Supervised Clinical Practice-I (Lab — Scanning Skills) | DDUS-107 | 0+4 |
| Semester Total |
| 18 |
Semester 2 (Months 7–12) — Advanced Scanning & Clinical Competency
S.No | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
8 | Abdominal Ultrasound-II (Kidneys, Spleen, Urinary Tract) | DDUS-201 | 2+0 |
9 | Obstetrical Ultrasound-II (3rd Trimester, Doppler) | DDUS-202 | 2+0 |
10 | Gynecological Ultrasound Fundamentals | DDUS-203 | 2+0 |
11 | Small Parts & Thyroid Ultrasound | DDUS-204 | 2+0 |
12 | Sonography Report Writing & Communication | DDUS-205 | 2+0 |
13 | Supervised Clinical Practice-II (Full Case-based Scanning) | DDUS-206 | 0+5 |
| Semester Total |
| 15 |
CAREER PROSPECTUS
- Diagnostic Sonographer in hospitals, clinics, and imaging laboratories
- Antenatal Ultrasound Sonographer in maternal health settings
- Eligibility to enroll in 2-Year Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (ADDUS)
- Pathway toward BS Medical Ultrasound Sonography (with credit exemptions)
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 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound is a 1 year 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.
