Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) – conversion course

About the course

The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) conversion course allows qualified radiographers who hold non-Australian qualifications and whose qualifications are not recognised as being an Australian three-year, full-time degree equivalent or qualified diagnostic radiographers who hold a three-year full-time Associate Diploma or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography, awarded by an Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent to upgrade to academic degree level.

Due to the diverse range of primary academic qualifications and experience possessed by applicants, there are three levels of entry. See Admission criteria / credit below.

Prospective students should note that the course structure is currently being reviewed and there may be substantial changes to some subject offerings and entry level requirements. These changes are aimed at further enhancing subject content and graduate outcomes.

Credit

Applicants who have completed recognised academic courses in specialist areas of Medical Imaging, in addition to their basic qualification, may seek credit for some subjects in the course.

Entry at Level 1
Applicants assessed as having successfully completed a two-year, full-time equivalent, academic program (for example, Australian Associate Diploma, British DCR or equivalent). Upon admission, students are awarded a credit package of 128 points.

Entry at Level 2
Applicants assessed as having an academic qualification of more than two but less than three years full-time equivalent (for example, Hong Kong PDDR, Canadian CAMRT Certification who have further completed appropriate advanced certificates and extensive ongoing CPE courses in relevant areas and/or other relevant experience). Upon admission, students are awarded a credit package of 144 points.

Australian entrants - Entry at Level 3
Applicants assessed as having an academic qualification of three years full-time equivalent (for example, Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) awarded by Charles Sturt University, or an equivalent diploma from another Australian institution, British HDCR, Singapore’s Nanyang Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent). Upon admission, students are awarded a credit package of 160 points.

Normal course duration

Level 1: Part-time 2 years (4 sessions)
Level 2: Part-time 1.5 years (3 sessions)
Level 3: Part-time 1 year (2 sessions)

Residential schools

There are no residential school requirements for this course. Students will not be required to attend practicums or lecture/tutorial sessions at the University.

Graduation requirements

To graduate with the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) students must complete a total of 192 points. This is made up as follows:

Students entering at Level 1 are awarded a 128 credit point package and must complete eight 8 point subjects (64 points).

Students entering at Level 2 are awarded a 144 credit point package and must complete six 8 point subjects (48 points).

Students entering at Level 3 are awarded a 160 credit point package and must complete four 8 point subjects (32 points).

Clinical requirements

Refer to the Clinical Requirements section following for information on:

• Criminal Record Clearance
• First Aid Certificate
• Immunisation
• English language requirements

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