Radiological technique

The Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Prešov is an institution whose main task is to educate students in accredited non-medical study programmes at the level of contemporary knowledge, scientific and research results.

The study field of Radiological Technology prepares professionally qualified, medical professionals for radiology (formerly radiodiagnostics), radiotherapy and nuclear medicine.

Prospects of graduates

Characteristics of the field of study

Radiological Technology is a field of study of the system of fields of study administered by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic as a field of knowledge (§ 102 (3) (d), in conjunction with § 83 (7) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and on Amendments and Additions to Certain Acts, as amended by later regulations, after the statement of the Accreditation Commission).

General characteristics of the graduate profile

The study field of Radiological Technology prepares professionally qualified, health care professionals for radiology (formerly radiodiagnostics), radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. The main topics of the core of knowledge of the 1st cycle of the university studies are mainly related to the theory and practice of radiotherapy

Definition of the core of knowledge (level 1)

The core of knowledge in the 1st year of study includes:

general core (psychology, professional communication, professional ethics, Latin language, psychology, pedagogy and sociology)
anatomical, physical, biophysical and radiobiological core (anatomy and physiology, topographical anatomy, radiological physics, radiobiology)
radiology-clinical core (radiology, radiological instrumentation, ionising radiation protection)
pre-clinical and clinical core (first aid, fundamentals of nursing, nursing practice, preventive medicine, microbiology)

Kernel of knowledge in the 2nd year of study includes:

general core (fundamentals of research, thesis seminar)
radiology and radiology-clinical core (radiology, radiological instrumentation, clinical oncology, internal medicine, surgery, radiation oncology, instrumentation in radiology, clinical exercises in radiology, nuclear medicine)
pre-clinical and clinical core (pathology, pharmacology)

Kernel of knowledge in the 3rd year of study includes:

general core (health economics, law and legislation in professional activity, health management)
radiology-clinical core (radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, clinical exercises in radiological technology)
final thesis (bachelor thesis, thesis defense)

State Final Examination:

defence of the final thesis
radiological technology (colloquium in radiology, nuclear medicine, instrumentation in radiological technology, radiation oncology)
clinical practice in radiological technology

Graduate Profile:

The graduate of radiological technology obtains the university qualification of a health professional authorized to practice the health profession in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. He/she is entitled to perform radiological imaging procedures independently on the basis of a physician's indication, thus fulfilling the role of an applied specialist. On the basis of a physician's prescription, independently performs radiation techniques in radiation oncology, is responsible for the accuracy and safety of these techniques, participates in dosimetric measurements.

Absolvent is sufficiently qualified to determine the necessary dose of ionizing radiation in X-ray imaging methods and also to ensure error-free, gentle, yet effective therapeutic irradiation of the patient. His qualification obliges him to take full responsibility for the procedures he performs.

The graduate is ready to join a dedicated team that implements, evaluates and establishes the quality standards of the department. He/she is able to fully utilize radiology technology within the scope of his/her professional qualifications. His qualifications enable him to organise his work adequately, rationally and economically within the healthcare team.

The graduate applies at work all the acquired theoretical and clinical expertise, as well as knowledge of medical management and health law.

The graduate knows the methods and techniques of research work and can apply them in radiological research.

Theoretical knowledge (level 1) :

By studying the discipline graduate:

acquire and understand the essential concepts, facts, principles and theories related to imaging techniques in the diagnostic use of ionising and non-ionising radiation in medicine
learn and understand the essential concepts, facts, principles and theories related to radiation techniques in all modalities of radiotherapy
learn and understand the essential concepts, facts, principles and theories in relation to the different types of ionising radiation used in medicine and their effects on living systems, taking into account deterministic and stochastic risks
implements the acquired knowledge in radiation protection of the patient, optimising radiation dose in medical imaging and therapeutic radiological procedures
acquires knowledge of medical technology, radiological technology to apply in relation to radiological imaging and radiotherapeutic procedures and techniques, with a view to maximising the safety of the patient and the medical staff involved
apply knowledge of the structure of the healthy human body, topographical conditions and physiological processes taking place in the body in his/her practical work
acquires knowledge and knowledge from biomedical and humanities (preclinical and clinical) subjects, applies them in meeting the needs of the patient, in radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures

Practical skills and competences (level 1):

Departmental Associate:

under medical indication, performs radiological imaging examinations independently, fulfilling the role of the applying specialist, taking full responsibility for the implementation of these procedures
on the basis of a doctor's prescription, independently performs irradiation techniques in radiotherapy, being responsible for the accuracy and safety of the performance of these techniques
practically applies all rules, restrictions and recommendations for the protection of health against ionising radiation in relation to patients and medical staff
uses radiological technique within the scope of his/her professional competence with regard to ensuring patient comfort
is able to provide nursing care to patients during radiological imaging and radiotherapy procedures, including skilled pre-medical first aid
is a member of a team that contributes to the development of the quality standards of the department

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Level 1):

Departmental Graduate:

knows the structure of health care in the Slovak Republic and neighbouring countries and its position in the health care structure
acquires and implements knowledge of health management, health law, psychology and ethics in a professional approach to patients and colleagues
implements the results of scientific research in radiology in his/her practice and is able to work as a member of a research team
is theoretically and practically prepared to obtain the qualifications necessary for professional supervision of radiation protection
is able to participate in practical teaching of students in the field
knows and communicates in at least one foreign language and is able to study foreign literature
knows how to use a computer

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Conditions of admission

DAILY FORM

1. Complete secondary education or complete secondary vocational education

-complete upper secondary education as a radiological assistant, higher vocational education as a certified radiological technician or in another health profession - bonus 10 points

2. written test in biology and physics (min. 60% success rate) (knowledge within the scope of the grammar school curriculum) or SCIO test of General Studies Prerequisites (GSP) within the framework of the National Comparative Examinations (NPS), provided by Scio.

3. Applicants who have a grade point average of up to 1.50 - without taking the written test(Applicants shall provide school-confirmed end-of-year report cards for grades 1-3 and mid-year report cards for grade 4 or 5 of secondary school with their application form. If the school does not certify the benefits, applicants must provide officially certified report cards.

If the applicant does not complete the above mentioned requirements, he/she will have to take a written test in human biology and physics - point 2).

4. Criterion No.3 is not valid for foreign students, they have to pass the admission procedure, namely written test in biology and physics(60% success rate) within the scope of gymnasium curriculum (in Slovak language).

5. meeting the criteria of medical fitness for the profession according to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No.364/ 2009, which establishes the criteria of medical fitness for applicants for medical study fields (the applicant shall submit a certificate from a general practitioner on medical fitness to the application form).

Additional information

1.2Information for applicants to the Bachelor's degree

The application form must include the following:

1/ Application(form):

paper application form (admission fee 35 EUR) applicants shall purchase the university application form designed for undergraduate studies at the form shops (e.g. ŠEVT), thoroughly fill in all its parts, attach other required documents and send it to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of PU

electronic application form (admission fee 30 EUR) applicants fill in and submit the electronic application form on the website of the University Portal: https://prihlaskavs.sk/sk/ or on the website of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic: https://www.minedu.sk/prihlaska-na-studium-vypis-z-danoveho-priznania-a-ine-formulare/ Then it is necessary to print out the submitted electronic application form, attach to it all other required documents and send it by post to the address of the Faculty of Health Professions of the PU.

Without receipt of the printed e-application form along with other requisites, the e-application form is invalid and the candidate will not be included in the admission process!

2/ Evidence of merit:

Applicants applying for the Day Form of study must complete and provide evidence of high school grades for each year. The application form must list the end-of-year report card grades 1-3 and the half-year grade 4 or grade 5 benefit. This benefit must be confirmed by the high school on page 3. If the secondary school does not certify the benefit, the applicant shall submit notarised report cards for each year with the application form.

After the matriculation examination, applicants shall deliver the notarized matriculation certificate to the faculty address as soon as possible, at the latest on the day of the entrance examination!

Applicants applying for external form of study do not have to fill in or prove the high school grades for each year. As proof of completion of secondary education, they shall submit only an officially certified matriculation certificate

with their application form.

3/ Other application documents (included in the application form):

- Proof of payment of admission fee

- recommendation of a general practitioner for studying in the given field

- structured curriculum vitae

- proof of Slovak language proficiency- B1 level - to be provided by foreign applicants (except applicants from the Czech Republic) (see chap. 1.4)

- application form must be handwritten signed by the applicant (page 3).

4/ If the applicant wishes to apply for more than one study programme at the faculty, he/she must submit a separate application for each study programme separately and pay the application fee for each application separately.

5/ Only those candidates who submit a duly completed application form, attach all the required enclosures, pay the admission fee and meet the required criteria within the stipulated deadline ( 31 March 2025) will be invited for the entrance examination. An alternative date for the entrance examination may only be requested in writing in the event of a serious medical reason, no later than 24 hours after the date of the entrance examination (the application must be accompanied by a relevant medical report of the medical problem, not a certificate of treatment). The faculty does not grant a make-up date in the event of a failed entrance examination.

6/ Administrative fee for the admission process, will not be refunded to applicants in the following cases:

a) incomplete application (after being requested to complete the required documents )

b) if the applicant does not meet the required criteria and has applied for the course anyway

c) if the applicant applies for a study programme which the faculty does not plan to implement in the given academic year

d) if he/she does not enrol for the study

If the student/applicant makes an erroneous payment, he/she will be charged a fee for the erroneous payment in accordance with the current PU Presov price list for the academic year in which he/she applied and the remaining funds will be refunded to the sender's bank account.

7/ ALL THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ARE REQUIRED AND AN APPLICATION WITHOUT THEM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Faculty of Health Professions PU in Prešov

accepts results in SCIO tests as an alternative to the written part of the entrance exam

for the Bachelor's degree

SCIO test of the General Studies Prerequisites (GSP) as part of the National Benchmarking Examinations (NPS) provided by Scio on six dates (prior to the faculty admission deadline) during the academic year 2024/2025 and in several cities in Slovakia. It is possible to take the NPS test more than once; only the best result will be counted. (the minimum pass mark is the 50th percentile).

!!! If a student succeeds in the SCIO test, i.e. achieves a percentile of 50 or more, he/she no longer takes the written test at the faculty, but the faculty counts it in full towards the admission process.

!!! If a student fails the SCIO test, he/she has the option to take the written test at the faculty on the given date of admission, and the faculty will not take the SCIO test result into account. Testing dates, sample tests, and application requirements are posted at http://www.scio.sk/nps/. It is the responsibility of each applicant to apply for the ESL test and to pay the associated costs. The faculty does not organize these tests and does not register or invite candidates for the tests. A candidate who duly registers for the test will receive an invitation to take the test approximately 10 days before the test by email from Scio. The candidate does not hand in his/her result to the faculty. Candidates' results are handed over to the faculty exclusively by Scio. However, each candidate must provide Scio with his/her consent to submit his/her results (he/she will do so as part of the application form for the VET exam)

Conditions for international students

1.4 Information for international applicants

Study in study programmes at the 1st and 2nd level of higher education and in full-time and external form, which is carried out in the Slovak language, requires knowledge of the Slovak language at least at the B1 level. We recommend that applicants from abroad (except applicants from the Czech Republic) verify and prove their mastery of the Slovak language by a Slovak language matriculation examination, an ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attaiment in Modern Languages) certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level, a certificate of Slovak language proficiency at B1 level issued by a language school included in the network of schools and school facilities of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Slovak Republic (the list is available at: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs//JH/stat_zus.pdf ). Proficiency in the Slovak language is verified in written tests for foreign applicants.

Slovak language proficiency at B1 level:

a) in the field of comprehension:

- the candidate understands the main ideas expressed in written language on common topics encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Understands the meaning of many radio and TV programmes on current affairs or topics related to areas of personal or professional interest if they are spoken relatively slowly and clearly

- Understands texts which contain everyday vocabulary or which relate to work or study. Can understand descriptions of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters

b) in the area of communication:

- Demonstrates ability to cope with most situations that may arise when travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can engage in conversation without preparation on topics that he/she is familiar with, interested in or related to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current affairs)

- knows how to string phrases together in a simple way to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and goals. He/she can give concise reasons and explanations for his/her views and plans. Can tell a story or relate the content of a book or film and describe his/her reactions.

c)in the area of written expression:

- knows how to write simple coherent sentences on topics that he/she knows well or that
are of personal interest to him/her. He/she can write private letters describing experiences and impressions.

Conditions of admission without the entrance exam

applicants who have a scholastic average of 1.50 or less - without taking the written test

(Applicants shall provide school-confirmed end-of-year report cards for grades 1-3 and mid-year report cards for grade 4 or grade 5 of high school with the application form. If the school does not certify the benefits, applicants must provide officially certified report cards.

If the applicant does not provide the above information with his/her application form, he/she will have to take a written test in human biology and physics ).

General information on the admission exam

DAILY FORM

1. Complete secondary education or complete secondary vocational education

-complete upper secondary education as a radiological assistant, higher vocational education as a certified radiological technician or in another health profession - bonus 10 points

If the applicant does not complete the above mentioned requirements, he/she will have to take a written test in human biology and physics - point 2).

5. meeting the criteria of medical fitness for the profession according to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No.364/2009, which establishes the criteria of medical fitness for applicants for medical study fields (the applicant shall submit a certificate from a general practitioner on medical fitness to the application form).

Form of entrance exam

Written test in biology and physics (min. 60% pass rate) (knowledge within the scope of the grammar school curriculum) or SCIO test of General Studies Prerequisites (GSP) in the framework of the National Comparative Examinations (NPS), provided by Scio.

Applicants who have a grade point average of 1.50 or less - without taking the written test(Applicants must provide school-confirmed end-of-year report cards for grades 1-3 and a mid-year report card for grade 4 or 5 of high school with their application form. If the school does not certify the benefits, applicants must provide officially certified report cards.

If the applicant does not complete the above mentioned requirements, he/she will have to take a written test in human biology and physics - point 2).

These criteria do not apply to foreign students, they have to pass the admission procedure, namely written test in biology and physics(60 % success rate) within the scope of gymnasium curriculum (in Slovak language).

Tests

Apply the application for study

31.03.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
30

Additions

leaving certificate (paper form)
medical certificate (paper form)
CV (paper form)
doklad o zaplatení poplatku za prijímacie konanie (paper form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1000 €

The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 30 €

Billing information

account number IBAN: SK 11 8180 0000 0070 0008 2677

SWFT: SPSRSKBA

variable symbol: 21080

Money institution: Štátna pokladnica Radlinského 32 810 05 Bratislava

Foreign students will pay the fee:

Money institution:State Treasury Radlinského 32 810 05 Bratislava

IBAN: SK 11 8180 0000 0070 0008 2677

SWFT: SPSRSKBA

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Address for sending the application form:

University of Prešov

Faculty of Health Sciences

Partizánska 1

08001 Prešov

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