Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

About the course

The field of medical imaging, also known as diagnostic radiography, demands a high degree of academic study, as well as clinical expertise in routine and advanced medical imaging procedures. The equipment used by medical imaging technologists has become increasingly sophisticated in the past decade and a comprehensive knowledge of equipment function, operation and computer interfacing is required.

As a radiographer, you will be concerned with producing high-quality medical images of the human body for medical diagnosis through the operation of specialist equipment, such as administering ionising radiation (x-rays), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pulses to the patient. You will also be responsible for the care and welfare of your patients and will seek to minimise their radiation exposure.

With an emphasis on the techniques and equipment used in diagnostic radiography and in other imaging modalities, this course will provide a rewarding and fulfilling career for people interested in a technically-oriented health care field.

Basic physical and biological sciences, including physics, anatomy, physiology, pathology and aspects of behavioural science are important elements of the course. Several specialist subjects are also offered, including imaging anatomy, imaging pathology, applied imaging (digital image processing), an introduction to diagnostic ultrasound and an introduction to research methods.

In addition to the Bachelor degree in medical imaging, the University also offers a conversion course to degree status for anyone with an Australian Associate Diploma/Diploma (or equivalent) in the field of medical imaging.

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

Where it will take you

After the completion of a Professional Development year, under the auspices of the Australian Institute of Radiography, graduates may secure a position in either metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in the public hospital system or private radiological practices in any state of Australia.

Your course is recognised by industry

This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Radiography.

Clinical experience

Clinical studies are an essential element of the course.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students undertaking the full-time program must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects), and meet clinical practice requirements. Students undertaking the conversion program must satisfactorily complete 192 points, comprising the credit package awarded upon admission for the prior qualification which admits them to a particular level of entry and the following points completed during enrolment in the course: 64 points (eight subjects) for Level entry (40 points for holders of an HDCR qualification), 48 points (six subjects) for Level 2 entry, or 32 points (four subjects) for Level 3 entry.

Students will graduate from the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) with the award BMedRadSc(MedImaging).

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