Short Overview

Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU) Program of BOU

Sl. Item Description
1. Short Title PGDMU Program
2. Title of the Degree Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU)
3. Aims and objectives of the  To create opportunity for acquiring knowledge and skill in
PGDMU Program Medical Ultrasound.
 To produce sufficient sonologists available for taking care of
community health.
 To train up medical doctors for effective and scientific diagnosis
of patients and writing reports on case basis using ultrasound
machine.
 To produce trained and skilled sonologists to meet the growing
demand in clinical ultrasound and imaging at home and abroad.
4. Eligible criteria for Admission Medical Doctors (MBBS & MD) form home and abroad with
into the PGDMU Program BMDC Registration
5. Duration of the program 1 Year.
6. Number of Semester 2 Semester (Duration of Each Semester – 6 months)
7. Number of Courses 10 Courses (Details in overleaf page)
8. Total Cost/ Fees Tentative total 43250+45650=88900/-
9. Total Credits 30 Credits
10. Medium of Instruction Medium of instruction of the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical
Ultrasound (PGDMU) must be in English
11. Tutorial Services  Self-instructional study guide with sufficient reference books.
During semester, tutorial  Interactive CD/DVD containing lectures on the courses.
sessions for every offered  Video programs transmitted through TV.
course shall be conducted on  Face-to-face Tutorial Classes at Selected Study Center.
specific Friday at the approved  Web based / Online learning system support.
Study Center for the Program.  Interactive Virtual Class Supports.
 Assignments: Quizze/Class Test/Slide Presentation/Case Study
 Practical: Practical Demonstrations/Report Writing.
12. Method of Evaluation 1. Theory Courses including Practical Demonstrations:
a. Theory: MCQ short and Analytical Questions : 70 marks
b. Quizze/Class Test/Slide Presentation/Case Study: 15 marks
c. Practical Demonstrations/Report Writing : 15 marks
Total 100 marks
2. Comprehensive Training – I and II
a. Practical Session: 60 marks
b. Viva-voce: 40 marks
Total 100 marks
13. Requirement for obtaining Theoretical and oral examination will be evaluated separately and
degree of Post Graduate the pass marks will be 60% for each component
Diploma in Medical
Ultrasound (PGDMU)
1. Eligible criteria for Admission into the PGDMU Program of BOU
The selection of learners for admission into the program will be done on a competitive basis by
assessing result of academic performance and Viva-voce. To be eligible for admission into the
PGDMU program, applicant’s minimum requirements to take part in the admission test are as
follow:
 Candidates must have MBBS or equivalent degree having registered from Bangladesh
Medical and Dental Council (BMDC).
 Basic skill in computer literacy.

2. Types of Courses
There are 10 courses in the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU) program.
Semester wise course distribution are as follows :

Sl.. Course Code First Semester Course Title Credits

1. PGDMU 1301 Physics and Instrumentation of Ultrasound 3
2. PGDMU 1302 Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathophysiology-I 3
3. PGDMU 1403 Ultrasound of Adult and Pediatrics Abdomen 4
4. PGDMU 1304 Ultrasound of Superficial Structure 3
5. PGDMU 1205 Comprehensive Training - I 2

Sl.. Course Code Second Semester Course Title Credits

1. PGDMU 2306 Cross-sectional Anatomy and Pathophysiology-II 3
2. PGDMU 2407 Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound 4
3. PGDMU 2308 Neurosonology and Vascular Ultrasound 3
4. PGDMU 2209 Clinical Ultrasonography and other Diagnostic 2
Imaging Modalities
5. PGDMU 2310 Comprehensive Training- II 3

3. Study Materials and Instruments

a. On payment of requisite semester/course fees, instructional materials/course guideline will be

distributed to the learner’s at the time of registration of respective semester or at the time
enrollment to the program.

b. Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU) program has been degined for the
professionals only. School of Science and Technology (SST) will not produce any study
materials for this professional program because health related any information has been update
rigorously and new ideas replaced the old ideas. For these reason, school will provide course
wise study guide that will follow the weekly tutorial sessions based on the syllabus.

c. During each semester, tutorial sessions for every course shall be arranged on specific Friday at
the approved Study Centers (SC).
*Form Sl. No.:
Attach one
School of Science and Technology passport-size
Bangladesh Open University photographs here
Gazipur-1705 duly attested
Telephone: 9291111, Fax: +880-2-9291111
Website: www.bousst.edu.bd or www.bou.edu.bd
Application Form for Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU) Program

Admission Test Roll No. (For office use only):

Read the Following Instruction Carefully Before Completing the Form Application Processing Fee
1. Use black ballpoint pen and write in capital letters for filling-up the form.
2. The application processing fee of Tk. 1000 is to be paid which is nonrefundable. Application
3. The applicant should submit: processing fee: _____________________
i) Completed application form;
ii) Attested copies of Academic Certificate and Marks sheets/ Transcript of _____________________
Bank receipt no.:
examinations;
iii) NID photocopy
iv) Testimonial from the last educational institution; Date: _____________________
v) Bank receipt slip.
4. Without necessary documents application shall be rejected.

Application Information

Application Submission Date: _____/_____/_ _ Session: _ __ Name of Regional Center: _____ ___

Applicant’s Personal Information

1. Name of the Applicant: ___________________________________________________________________________

2. Mother’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

3. Father’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

4. Date of Birth ______ / ______ / __________ 5. Gender: Male Female

(DD/MM/YYYY):
6. Marital Status: Single Married Others 7. Citizenship: ___________ ______

8. National ID No. (if any): ___________________________________

9. Present Address: ________________________________________________________________ _________

District:__________________ Postal Code: _______ _ _____
10. Permanent Address: __________________________________ ____
District:________________ Postal Code: ________________ ___
11. Valid E-mail (if any): ___________________________ Telephone (Residence): ____________

12. Cell Phone (Personal) _________________________ Cell Phone (Guardian): ______________

Academic Records

Session Division/
Name of the Name of the Passing Board/ Name of the Group/
GPA/
Examination Degree From To Year University Institution Discipline
CGPA
S. S. C/ Equivalent
H. S. C/ Equivalent
Bachelor/Equivalent

Others
 Other Information

1. Are you a freedom fighter/ Dependent of freedom fighter? Yes No

If yes, provide necessary document.

2. Do you belong to small ethnic group? Yes No

If yes, provide necessary document.

3. Are you a disable person? Yes No

If yes, provide necessary document.

4. Have you ever been dismissed, suspended or expelled from any educational institution? Yes No
If yes, attach the reasons in a separate page.

Declaration by Applicant

I hereby undertake that if I am admitted into Bangladesh Open University, I will, by any means, abide by all the rules and
regulations of Bangladesh Open University related with me as a learner. I can be expelled for violating any rule and regulation of
Bangladesh Open University or for assisting any criminal activity. Bangladesh Open University reserves the right to change its
policies, curricula or any other matter and to revise tuition and other fees when necessary. If I provide any false information or
document, BOU will have all rights to take any disciplinary action against me including expulsion, cancellation of my
Admission/Results/Degree(s), etc.
I hereby declare that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

(Signature of the Applicant)

Date:

For Office Use Only

For Admission Test/Viva-voce

Check List for Scrutiny of Documents Comment

Submitted all documents properly Allowed for admission test/Viva-voce

Partially submitted documents Allowed conditionally/Provisionally for admission test
Photograph/Fee slip missing Not allowed for admission test
……………………………….…….missing

(Chairman of the Admission Committee)

(Signature of Authorized Officer of Dhaka RC)

For Admission into the Program

Admission Division Chairman of the Admission committee Marks Obtained in Admission Test

All the documents and certificates Recommended for admission Eligible for admission
have been submitted.
Not recommended for admission Not eligible for admission

(Signature of the Authorized

Officer with Seal)
(Signature and Seal) (Dean)
 School of Science and Technology
Bangladesh Open University

*Form Sl. No.-

ADMIT CARD
Admission Test for Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (PGDMU) Program

Admission Test Roll No. (For office use only):

Attach here one
attested passport-size
Session (For office use only): photograph

Date and Time of Admission Test:

(For office use only)

Center of the Admission Test:

(For office use only)

Name of the Applicant:

Mother’s Name: Father’s Name:

Seal (Signature of the Admission Committee

Chairman/ RC Official)

Note

You may get the following information through BOU Notice Board, National Dailies and Websites
(www.bousst.edu.bd or www.bou.edu.bd).
 List of eligible candidates for admission test;
 Date, Time and Venue of admission test;
 List of selected candidates according to merit;
 Date and Time of admission, orientation and class.