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Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Therapy
Radiography
Medical Ultrasound
University courses
MARCH 2021
Weekly Career News CCW
introduction
This document has been developed to assist domestic students and their families in researching
nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiography, radiation science and sonography courses in Victoria,
Canberra, Newcastle and Southern New South Wales.
Indicative ATAR = the lowest selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors such as
academic and equity adjustments) for the 2021 January intake. Please use indicative
ATARs as a guide as they may change for future intakes.
English prerequisite: EAL = English as an Additional Language. ‘Any other English’
includes English, English Language and Literature.
Additional selection requirements – applicants may need a current Working with
Children Check, National Police Check, up to date immunisations, First Aid etc.
Undergraduate: this is your first course at university. For example - Bachelor degree.
Graduate: this is study you do once you have graduated from a Bachelor degree. For
example – Honours, Graduate Diploma, Master degree.
Disclaimer: universities featured in this guide reserve the right to change course information,
admissions and entry requirements at any time and without notice. For up-to-date information, check
the university websites when assessing course information.
Written by Sandie McKoy, March 201
Catholic College Wodonga, sandie.mckoy@ccw.vic.edu.au
Note: Monash University has requested to not be included in this brochure.
Course summary
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
University Course Campus Indicative ATAR
RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Bundoora 80.90
(Nuclear Medicine)
Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Wagga Wagga 65.00
(Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) Newcastle – Callaghan 69.55
(Nuclear Medicine)
RADIATION THERAPY
University Course Campus Indicative ATAR
RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Bundoora 80.30
(Radiation Therapy)
Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) Wagga Wagga 65.00
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) Newcastle – Callaghan 70.50
(Radiation Therapy)
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
University Course Campus Indicative ATAR
RMIT University Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) Bundoora 94.80
(Medical Imaging - Radiography)
Deakin University Bachelor of Medical Imaging Geelong Waurn Ponds 95.40
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Regional & Remote) Geelong Waurn Ponds 90.90
Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Wagga Wagga 65.00
(Diagnostic Radiography) Port Macquarie 65.00
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) Newcastle – Callaghan 83.10
(Diagnostic Radiography)
University of Canberra Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) Canberra – Bruce 82.00
MEDICAL ULTRASOUND
University Course Campus Indicative ATAR
CQ University Bachelor of Medical Sonography / Graduate Diploma of Melbourne 84.90
Medical Sonography
University of Canberra Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound Canberra – Bruce Graduate entry
Charles Sturt University Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound Online Graduate entry
Nuclear medicine
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
perform or assist in performing
diagnostic examinations using
radionuclides and
radiopharmaceuticals, and
administer radionuclides and
radiopharmaceuticals for
therapeutic purposes under the
direction of Specialist Medical
Practitioners.
Victorian Society of Nuclear
Medicine Technologists Inc,
www.vsnmt.com.au
in supervised clinical practice, making you
RMIT UNIVERSITY
RMIT UNIVERSITY Radiopharmaceuticals are detected using
work-ready upon graduation.
special cameras (gamma camera
technology and positron emission
www.rmit.edu.au You’ll gain experience in a range of
tomography) that work with computers to
provide images. During treatment, the clinical settings including large public
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical radiopharmaceuticals go directly to the teaching hospitals, small private
Radiations) (Nuclear Medicine) organ being treated. practices, as well as metropolitan and
rural centres. You'll study in facilities with
RMIT is the only Victorian university Nuclear medicine technologists work the latest medical radiations and IT
offering a multidisciplinary approach to closely with patients and other health equipment.
medical radiations, with the option to professionals in the treatment of disease.
study all medical radiations disciplines at They carry out tests, which may include Professional accreditation
degree level. cardiac stress tests to analyse heart
function, bone scans for orthopaedic RMIT is currently seeking course
Medical radiations is a rapidly advancing injuries and lung scans for blood clots. accreditation with the Medical Radiation
healthcare discipline involving the
Practice Board of Australia.
application of ionising and non-ionising
radiation for the diagnosis and treatment Clinical practice
of injury and disease. Early entry program
Clinical practice is a major focus of this
Nuclear medicine uses very small degree. You’ll undertake work placement Schools Network Access Program
amounts of radioactive materials in each year of the degree, spending a (SNAP). This program is only available to
(radiopharmaceuticals) to diagnose total of 42 - 44 weeks over the three- selected schools, https://bit.ly/2QULUkP
changes in the body and treat disease. years.
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Minimum study scores of: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any Bundoora 80.90
Radiations) (Nuclear Medicine) other English; 20 in either Mathematical Methods or Specialist
Mathematics; and satisfactory completion of Unit 1-2 or Unit
3-4 Chemistry or Biology.
The training undertaken in this course Professional accreditation
CHARLES STURT
CHARLES STURT involves biological tracers
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY (radiopharmaceuticals) used for the Graduates will be eligible to register to
diagnosis and treatment of various practice in Australia with the Australian
www.csu.edu.au diseases. Health Practitioner Registration Agency.
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science This specialisation details the
(Nuclear Medicine and Molecular administration and imaging of these Admission programs
Imaging) radiopharmaceuticals within the patient to
detect physiological abnormalities and Includes early entry programs and
A career in nuclear medicine and molecular deliver appropriate treatment. pathway courses. Visit
imaging is a fascinating intersection of https://bit.ly/2UoUIAb
radiation physics, radiopharmaceutical This specialisation requires formal training
sciences, radiochemistry, human biology, and education in clinical, instrumentation Pathway course
pathophysiology, biomedical engineering, and computing aspects of single photon
computer science, data analytics emission computed tomography Completion of the 12-month Diploma of
(radiomics and artificial intelligence), (SPECT), PET, CT, MRI, ultrasound and General Studies may guaranteed entry
communication and patient care and high- newer hybrid systems (SPECT/CT and into this degree, http://bit.ly/2V9ozPm
tech life-saving healthcare. PET/CT).
Equipment used by medical radiation Clinical experience UTAS partnership
scientists has become increasingly
sophisticated over the past decade and a Partnership program between the
50 weeks of practical experience in
detailed knowledge of equipment function, University of Tasmania and Charles Sturt,
clinical departments in country and
operation and computer interfacing is https://bit.ly/2AOPg3w
metropolitan areas, including a fourth-
required. year residency.
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Mathematics (any) and Physics. Wagga Wagga 65.00
(Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
UNIVERSITY OF
UNIVERSITY OF You will hone your skills in our $1.5 million
NEWCASTLE
NEWCASTLE on-campus radiopharmacy laboratory –
the largest of its kind in the southern
hemisphere.
www.newcastle.edu.au
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Clinical experience
(Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
You will complete 42 weeks of clinical
Nuclear medicine students learn how to placements in public and private centres,
conduct nuclear medicine scans of a preparing you for a successful career in
person’s body using radioactive material nuclear medicine.
called radioisotopes.
Professional Accreditation
Radioisotopes are typically ingested or
injected, travelling through the affected Tick the boxes for professional
area to create images of the inside of registration with the Australian Health
your body. These images can diagnose Practitioner Regulation Agency.
life-threatening diseases such as cancer
and help monitor a patient’s health. Other
You will be taught by the best and
Special selection procedures apply for
brightest minds in their fields and get to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
celebrate, and possibly participate, in
applicants. For details call (02) 4921 6863
ground breaking research discoveries
that define your practice.
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) Advanced Mathematics or Physics Newcastle - Callaghan 69.55
(Nuclear Medicine)
Radiation therapy
Radiation Therapy is the
treatment and management of
cancer by radiation. The modality
plays a major role in the
treatment of cancer patients by
offering a cure in many cases and
relief of symptoms in others.
Radiation Therapy may be used
alone or with other treatment
modalities like surgery and
chemotherapy (drug therapy).
Australian Society of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy,
www.asmirt.org
RMIT UNIVERSITY
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Radiation therapists work closely with You'll study in facilities with the latest
doctors to design, plan and administer medical radiations and IT equipment.
radiation treatment for cancer patients.
www.rmit.edu.au
This includes a VERT - Virtual
They use highly sophisticated equipment Environment of Radiation Treatment
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical
to work out the dose required for each Room. Through captivating 3D views and
Radiations) (Radiation Therapy)
patient and then deliver the treatment to life-size visualisations, VERT offers
their patients. radiation therapy students a unique
RMIT is the only Victorian university
offering a multidisciplinary approach to platform in which to learn.
medical radiations, with the option to study Clinical practice
all medical radiations disciplines at degree Professional accreditation
level. Clinical practice is a major focus of this
degree. You’ll undertake work placement RMIT is currently seeking course
Medical radiations is a rapidly advancing in each year of the degree, spending a accreditation with the Medical Radiation
healthcare discipline involving the total of 42 - 44 weeks over the three- Practice Board of Australia.
application of ionising and non-ionising years in supervised clinical practice,
radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of making you work-ready upon graduation.
Early entry program
injury and disease.
You’ll gain experience in a range of
Schools Network Access Program
Radiation therapy is one of the main clinical settings including large public
(SNAP). This program is only available to
treatment options for patients diagnosed teaching hospitals, small private
selected schools, https://bit.ly/2QULUkP
with cancer. practices, as well as metropolitan and
.
rural centres.
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Minimum study scores of: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in Bundoora 80.30
Radiations) (Radiation Therapy) any other English; 20 in either Mathematical Methods
or Specialist Mathematics; and satisfactory completion
of Unit 1-2 or Unit 3-4 Chemistry or Biology.
In this specialisation you’ll use advanced Admission programs
CHARLES STURT
CHARLES STURT computer software to design treatment
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY for cancer patients. Then you’ll engage Includes:
advanced technologies to implement
www.csu.edu.au treatment plans. • Charles Sturt Advantage early
admissions program
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Branch out and specialise in areas such • Schools Recommendation Schemes
(Radiation Therapy) as tomotherapy and IMRT. Further study early admissions program
and training will prepare you for a career • Indigenous entry program
Explore a career as a radiation therapist in in ultrasound or MRI.
public hospitals or private radiation Visit https://bit.ly/2UoUIAb
oncology practices in any state of Clinical experience
Australia, as well as overseas. Pathway course
53 weeks of practical experience in
With an emphasis on the techniques and
clinical departments in country and Completion of the 12-month Diploma of
equipment used in diagnostic radiography,
metropolitan areas, including a fourth- General Studies may guaranteed entry
nuclear medicine and radiation therapy
year residency. into this degree, http://bit.ly/2V9ozPm
including general radiography, screening,
computed tomography (CT), magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), sonography,
Professional accreditation UTAS partnership
positron emission tomography (PET), this
Graduates will be eligible to register to Partnership program between the
degree will provide you with a rewarding
practice in Australia with the Australian University of Tasmania and Charles Sturt,
and fulfilling career.
Health Practitioner Registration Agency. https://bit.ly/2AOPg3w
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Mathematics (any) and Physics. Wagga Wagga 65.00
(Radiation Therapy)
UNIVERSITY OF
UNIVERSITY OF Our graduates get jobs
NEWCASTLE
NEWCASTLE
94% employed within four months of
graduating.
www.newcastle.edu.au
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Clinical experience
(Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
You will complete 42 weeks of clinical
The radiation therapy degree at the placements in public and private cancer
University of Newcastle is Australia’s care hospitals and facilities.
leading study program in the discipline.
Professional Accreditation
Our graduates are sought after
worldwide, working to eradicate cancer Tick the boxes for professional
using superb medical competence and registration with the Australian Health
the world’s most advanced cancer Practitioner Regulation Agency.
treatment technology.
Other
As a radiation therapist, you can make a
real difference in the lives of cancer
Special selection procedures apply for
patients and their families.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
applicants. For details call (02) 4921 6863
Our 3D radiation therapy simulation lab is
the first of its kind in Australia, featuring a
virtual linear accelerator machine and
radiation therapy planning room.
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Advanced Mathematics or Physics Newcastle - Callaghan 70.50
(Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
Diagnostic radiography
A Diagnostic Radiographer /
Medical Imaging Technologist is a
key member of the health care
team. They are responsible for
producing high quality medical
images that assist medical
specialists and practitioners to
describe, diagnose, monitor and
treat a patient’s injury or illness.
Australian Society of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy,
www.asmirt.org
RMIT UNIVERSITY
RMIT UNIVERSITY in the diagnosis and care of patients. This Professional accreditation
course combines knowledge of physical
www.rmit.edu.au and biomedical sciences with technical RMIT is currently seeking course
expertise and patient care. accreditation with the Medical Radiation
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Practice Board of Australia.
Radiations) (Medical Imaging - Clinical practice
Radiography) Early entry program
You'll spend 42-44 weeks in supervised
Medical radiations is a rapidly advancing clinical practice equipping you with Schools Network Access Program
healthcare discipline involving the current, work-ready skills. (SNAP). This program is only available to
application of ionising and non-ionising selected schools, https://bit.ly/2QULUkP
radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of This clinical practice takes place in each
injury and disease. year of the degree. You will gain
experience in a range of clinical settings
You will specialise in Medical Imaging including large public teaching hospitals,
(Radiography) and undertake both small private practices, as well as
common and stream-specific subjects. metropolitan and rural centres.
Through medical images such as x-rays,
MRI and ultrasound, radiographers assist
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Completion of Units 1-2 or Units 3-4 Biology or Bundoora 94.80
Radiations) (Medical Imaging - Radiography) Chemistry; and minimum study scores of: 30 in
English (EAL) or 25 in any other English; and 20 in
Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY Clinical experience Facilities
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
Clinical placements will be a core part of Take advantage of Deakin’s state-of-the-
www.deakin.edu.au
your study and start in your first year. A art facilities. Our medical imaging
clinical placement model has been practical labs replicate real-world medical
Bachelor of Medical Imaging
designed specifically for the course in imaging clinics – two of the main X-ray
association with metropolitan, rural and examination rooms even include ceiling
Gain the knowledge and clinical expertise
regional hospitals, and medical imaging and floor-mounted imaging systems.
to launch your career as a registered
clinics throughout Australia.
diagnostic radiographer.
The medical imaging labs are fully X-ray
You will gain valuable clinical practice in operational, so you will constantly be
Using the latest equipment, you will learn
clinical centres and hospitals, as well our preparing yourself for your future with
basic x-ray techniques before advancing
state-of-the-art medical imaging training practical knowledge and skills
to more complex medical imaging
unit, giving you diverse experience and
procedures such as general radiography,
skills.
digital vascular imaging, mammography, Rural entry
computed tomography (CT), general
ultrasound (U/S) and magnetic resonance Professional accreditation Eligible students from regional
imaging (MRI). backgrounds can apply for the Bachelor
This course has been approved by the of Medical Imaging (Regional Remote)
Medical Radiation Practice Board of degree, https://bit.ly/3cWnKzu
Australia (MRPBA).
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Imaging Minimum study scores of: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any Geelong Waurn Ponds 95.40
other English; 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics;
22 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or
30 in Further Mathematics.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging As above. Must meet school location eligibility Geelong Waurn Ponds 90.90
(Regional & Remote) requirements.
CHARLES STURT
CHARLES STURT computed tomography (CT), magnetic Admission programs
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY resonance imaging (MRI), sonography,
positron emission tomography (PET), this Includes:
degree will provide you with a rewarding
https://bit.ly/2G6pKZG
and fulfilling career. • Charles Sturt Advantage early
admissions program
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science
(Diagnostic Radiography)
Clinical experience • Schools Recommendation Schemes
early admissions program
53 weeks of practical experience in • Indigenous entry program
Become a diagnostic radiographer /
clinical departments in country and
medical imaging technologist and produce
metropolitan areas, including a fourth- Visit https://bit.ly/2UoUIAb
images of the structure of the body to
year residency.
assist medical diagnosis, guide treatment
and help with medical decision-making. Pathway course
Professional accreditation
You’ll use a large range of imaging Completion of the 12-month Diploma of
technologies including general X-rays, CT, The extent of clinical experience in the General Studies may guaranteed entry
angiography and mammography in various course means graduates are not required into this degree, http://bit.ly/2V9ozPm
clinical settings. to complete the traditional professional
development year and are eligible for UTAS partnership
With an emphasis on the techniques and national registration. Graduates will be
equipment used in diagnostic radiography, eligible to register to practice in Australia Partnership program between the
nuclear medicine and radiation therapy with the Australian Health Practitioner University of Tasmania and Charles Sturt,
including general radiography, screening, Registration Agency. https://bit.ly/2AOPg3w
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Mathematics (any) and Physics. Wagga Wagga 65.00
(Diagnostic Radiography) Port Macquarie 65.00Diagnostic radiography is an important
UNIVERSITY OF
UNIVERSITY OF
first step to diagnosing, treating and
NEWCASTLE
NEWCASTLE managing injuries and disease. Along with
pathology, diagnostic radiography is the
www.newcastle.edu.au largest diagnostic test performed.
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science The medical images you will learn to
(Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) produce will allow patients to be
diagnosed accurately, and can directly
At the University of Newcastle, we impact a patient’s treatment plan and
prepare diagnostic radiography students overall recovery.
for a dynamic career using advanced
imaging technology.
Clinical experience
Learn how create medical images to
Complete 42 weeks of clinical
diagnose and manage patient health,
placements in public and private centres,
combining sophisticated technology and
preparing you for a successful career in
medical expertise to save and improve
diagnostic radiography.
lives.
Hone your skills using advanced Professional Accreditation
multimodality imaging and post-
processing facilities, including CT, MRI, Tick the boxes for professional
ultrasound, angiography and registration with the Australian Health
mammography facilities. Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Advanced Mathematics or Physics Newcastle - Callaghan 83.10
(Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
UNIVERSITY OF
UNIVERSITY OF competitive advantage when it comes to Clinical experience
future employment prospects.
CANBERRA
CANBERRA
You’ll undertake two five-week clinical
Packed with Work Integrated Learning placements during the second year of
www.canberra.edu.au (WIL) opportunities, the course can your studies, and the same in your third
include an embedded honours program, year, plus some longer residences too.
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science meaning you can choose to study the
(Medical Imaging) bachelor’s degree on its own for four These will occur across a number of
years, or undertake a research project in different local and/or national healthcare
Diagnostic radiography is a growing field your third and fourth year to graduate settings, including regional or rural, large
with a unique opportunity to mix with Honours. teaching hospital and private practice
technology and patient care in your daily
placements.
professional activities. Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Medical Radiation
Early admissions program
Upon graduation, you’ll be able to apply
Science (Medical Imaging) is an
for membership and a Statement of Schools Recommendation Schemes,
accelerated four-year degree, completed
Compliance with the Australian Society of https://bit.ly/34OySLt
in 3.5 years.
Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
(ASMIRT) and can explore career
The degree’s accelerated learning
opportunities in areas such as general
program sees classes taught in the winter
radiography, angiography,
term and allows you to graduate midway
mammography, computed tomography
through the year, coming onto the job
(CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
market earlier than most similar university
and medical ultrasound.
courses and giving you a definite
Course Assumed knowledge Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science Biology, Mathematics (any), Physics. Other: may Canberra 82.00
(Medical Imaging) be required to participate in an interview.Medical ultrasound
A diagnostic medical
sonographer, or ultrasound
technician, is a person who uses
ultrasound machines to view and
interpret images with sound
waves for the diagnosis and
treatment of medical conditions.
Australian Society of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy,
www.asmirt.org
Extensive clinical experience, placed by
CQUNIVERSITY
CQUNIVERSITY Graduate Diploma of Medical
CQUniversity
Sonography – a course that is the first of
its kind in Australia and allows you to
www.cqu.edu.au State of the art, purpose-built training
enter a niche medical profession with no
prior degree in health sciences. environments for real-world simulation.
Bachelor of Medical Sonography /
Graduate Diploma of Medical You‘ll explore abdominal ultrasound, Professional accreditation
Sonography superficial parts, obstetrics and
gynaecology, vascular studies, Australian Sonographer Accreditation
Medical Sonographers take diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and Regulatory (ASAR) accredited.
images using ultrasonic equipment to paediatrics
create still, video or 3D studies of
anatomy and diagnostic data. Why choose Medical Sonography at
CQUni?
They scan, analyse and modify images to
optimize the information and require Australia's only four-year combined
highly developed patient care and undergraduate/postgraduate course.
communication skills.
Fully competent to perform all types of
Enhance your employability by studying ultrasound (except echocardiography).
the Bachelor of Medical Sonography and
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Bachelor of Medical Sonography / Graduate N/A Melbourne 84.90
Diploma of Medical Sonographytechnology and give you the skills to be Entry requirements
UNIVERSITY OF
UNIVERSITY OF proficient in a range of examination
CANBERRA
CANBERRA practices including abdominal, paediatric Applicants must meet the following
and musculoskeletal. criteria:
www.canberra.edu.au
This course focuses heavily on interactive A completed bachelor degree in medical
Graduate Diploma of Medical learning and offers a variety of study radiation science or a completed
Ultrasound modes available to help prepare students bachelor degree in any field and
(from both medical and non-medical successful completion of at least two
The University offers a graduate backgrounds), for a career in a public or units of degree level anatomy and
qualification in Medical Ultrasound. private hospital radiology practice; or in a physiology.
Applicants will need to have completed a community healthcare service.
Bachelor degree first. This course requires the completion of
Career opportunities 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound
Use sound waves to penetrate soft tissue experience under the supervision of an
and learn how to diagnose a wide range There is currently a severe shortage of Australian Sonographer Accreditation
of medical and health conditions with the trained and qualified Medical Ultrasound Registry (ASAR) accredited sonographer.
2-year, part-time Graduate Diploma in graduates and as such students should
Medical Ultrasound course. have no problems securing long-term
work options on completion of this
As one of only two courses of its type course.
available in NSW and ACT, this course
will teach you the principles of ultrasound
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound Selection criteria, https://bit.ly/2RiiYn6 Canberra Graduate entrs
CHARLES STURT
CHARLES STURT Reputation for excellence Entry requirements
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY CSU is a leading provider of medical
Applicants will:
imaging practitioners in Australia,
www.csu.edu.au preparing sonographers, radiographers
Hold a medical radiation science, allied
and nuclear medicine technologists
health, nursing or medical degree.
Graduate Diploma of Medical through the School of Dentistry and
Ultrasound Health Sciences.
Provide evidence that they have access
to a clinical ultrasound department under
Charles Sturt University offers a graduate We maintain strong industry alliances to
the supervision of an ASAR (Australasian
program in medical ultrasound. ensure you gain up-to-date knowledge
Sonographers Accreditation Registry)
Applicants will need to have completed a and skills on which to build your career.
accredited sonographer for at least 3
Bachelor degree first.
days per week the duration of the course.
Career opportunities
Why study at CSU?
Charles Sturt University's Graduate
Comprehensive program Diploma of Medical Ultrasound prepares
you to practise as a sonographer in
Beginning with foundational studies in hospitals, clinics and community
clinical sectional anatomy and the physics healthcare settings.
and instrumentation of modern
ultrasound, you will progress to Your job prospects are excellent, as
specialised subjects in abdominal and qualified sonographers are currently in
pelvic, musculoskeletal, obstetric, high demand across Australia.
vascular, and small parts and paediatric
ultrasound.
Course Prerequisites Campus Indicative ATAR
Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound Selection criteria, https://bit.ly/2IYwLMv Online Graduate entryYou can also read
