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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

University of Canberra

CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003

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About

If your career goal is to become a qualified diagnostic radiographer, but you’re also looking for a competitive edge, then this course will give you the skills, knowledge, competencies and experience to confidently apply for employment both in Australia and overseas (subject to their regulatory requirements) – six months ahead of other diagnostic radiographer courses.

This course offers an accelerated four-year degree which completes all training in only 3.5 years allowing you enter the job market earlier and giving UC graduates a definite competitive advantage when it comes to looking for future employment opportunities.

Packed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, this unique course can include an embedded honours program, allowing you to study the bachelor degree on its own for three and a half years, or undertake a research project in your third and fourth year to graduate with honours.

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for registration from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (AHPRA) to practice as a diagnostic radiographer and can explore career opportunities in general radiography, angiography, mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and medical ultrasound.

Areas of study

Diagnostic radiography.

Career opportunities

General radiographer, mammographer, angiographer, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiographer, computed tomography (CT) radiographer, clinical educator, clinical researcher, clinical manager, vendor application specialist, sonographer*.

*To gain accreditation in this field, further postgraduate study is necessary.

Professional recognition

Fully accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (AHPRA). Graduates will be able to gain registration to practice as a diagnostic radiographer or medical radiation practitioner. Graduates will also be eligible for membership of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy and eligible to apply for a Statement of Compliance.

Practical experience

Work integrated learning WIL is a key part of the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) program and has been created to give students valuable hands-on experience using a broad range of x-ray equipment and technology  within a simulated and controlled laboratory environment. This approach builds confidence and has been created to ensure that all UC students are familiar and experience the real-world technology based medical imaging examinations in preparation for their first clinical placements. Students will also participate in a variety of clinical placements throughout the course including two five-week clinical placement blocks during the second and third years of studies and have the chance to take part in two 12 week residency, equivalence of an entry level graduating diagnostic radiographer. Each clinical placement block can occur across several different local and/or national healthcare settings, including regional, rural, large teaching hospitals and private practice placements.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: ACT: Biology (Major), Mathematical Methods/Specialised Mathematics (Major), Physics (Major). NSW: Biology, Mathematics Advanced, Physics.

Other applicants

Refer to the UC general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UC website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
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Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.

Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible study options including online courses.