Program Overview

The BS in Cardiology Technology program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform diagnostic cardiac procedures and support cardiovascular healthcare services. It prepares graduates to contribute effectively to patient care, cardiac diagnostics, and the safe use of cardiology-related equipment.

About Program

Students in this program study core areas such as cardiac anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, cardiac pharmacology, and diagnostic testing methods. With guidance from experienced faculty, they gain hands-on training in procedures like ECG, exercise tolerance testing, ambulatory monitoring, and the use of implantable cardiac devices.

The BS Cardiology Technology program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, develops graduates who are prepared for careers in hospitals, cardiac care units, and diagnostic centers. It emphasizes ethical practice, patient confidentiality, and inter-professional teamwork, ensuring students can deliver high-quality care in alignment with international healthcare standards.

Program Type

Undergraduate Degree

Total Credit Hours

137 Credit Hours

System

Semester System

Program Duration

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Program Modality

In Person

Program Offerings

RIU – Faisalabad

Programme Structure & Course Plan:

Semester-wise courses and credits. Expand a year to view details.

Year 1 (Sem I-II)

SEMESTER - 1
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 101Medical Biochemistry-I3(2+1)
CARL 102Human Physiology-I3(2+1)
QRS 101Quantitative Reasoning-I3(3+0)
FEN 101Functional English3(3+0)
ICTL 101Application of Information & Communication Technology3(2+1)
UR 110Islamic Studies (Life & Living-I)2(2+0)
SEMESTER - 2
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 201Human Anatomy-I3(2+1)
CARL 202Pharmacology-I3(2+1)
CARL 203Hematology-I3(2+1)
CARL 204General Pathology3(2+1)
CARL 205Cardiopulmonary Anatomy3(2+1)
UR 330Introduction to Basic Teaching of Qur'an (Life & Living-III)2(2+0)

SEMESTER - 3
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 201Human Anatomy-I3(2+1)
CARL 202Pharmacology-I3(2+1)
CARL 203Hematology-I3(2+1)
CARL 204General Pathology3(2+1)
CARL 205Cardiopulmonary Anatomy3(2+1)
UR 330Introduction to Basic Teaching of Qur'an (Life & Living-III)2(2+0)
SEMESTER - 4
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 211Human Anatomy-II3(2+1)
CARL 212Pharmacology-II3(2+1)
CARL 213Hematology-II3(2+1)
CARL 206Cardiopulmonary Physiology3(3+0)
CARL 207Diagnostic Equipment in Cardiology3(2+1)
UR 324Introduction to Hadith & Sirah (Life & Living-IV)2(2+0)

SEMESTER - 5
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 301Electrocardiography-I3(2+1)
CARL 302Clinical Medicine-I3(2+1)
CARL 303Echocardiography-I3(2+1)
CARL 304Electrophysiology3(2+1)
CARL 305Interventional Cardiology3(2+1)
CARL 306Epidemiology3(2+1)
SEMESTER - 6
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 311Electrocardiography-II3(2+1)
CARL 312Clinical Medicine-II3(2+1)
CARL 313Echocardiography-II3(2+1)
CARL 307Pulmonary Diseases3(2+1)
CARL 308Nuclear Cardiology3(2+1)
CARL 309Heart Diseases3(2+1)

SEMESTER - 7
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 401Medical Physics3(2+1)
CARL 402Critical Care3(2+1)
CARL 403Preventive Cardiology3(2+1)
CARL 404Cardiac Surgery3(2+1)
CARL 405Medical Microbiology3(2+1)
UR 450Professional Ethics (Life & Living-V)2(2+0)
SEMESTER - 8
Code Course Title Credit
CARL 406Research Methodology3(2+1)
CARP 401Research Project6(6-0)
CARL 407Pediatric Cardiology3(2+1)
ENT 201Entrepreneurship2(2-0)
UR 460Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospective (Life & Living-IV)2(2-0)

Eligibility Criteria

For Pakistani Nationals
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC – Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualification with at least 50% marks, as per HEC criteria.

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