Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

Use advanced imaging technology to improve lives

You'll be prepared for a dynamic career using advanced medical imaging technology. You will develop essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills. Learn how to create medical images to diagnose and manage patient health to save and improve lives.

You’ll graduate with the confidence and competence to undertake professional practice as a diagnostic radiographer.

Practice on campus in our world-class, health sciences precinct and through clinical placement opportunities.

During your studies you will have access to the latest diagnostic radiography technologies. Some of these include plain x-rays, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, angiography and mammography.

Course overview

You'll develop a strong foundation in physical, biomedical and behavioural sciences.

You will be able to enrol in a range of courses including:

• anatomy and physiology
• clinical education
• patient care
• clinical techniques and methods
• medical imaging instrumentation
• physics and radiation protection

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Diagnostic radiographers play an important role in medicine and health care. They contribute significantly to improving community health.

You could work in private or public imaging departments, accident and emergency wards or operating theatres.

Some typical roles include:

• Diagnostic Radiographer
• Chief Radiographer
• Sonographer
• CT Radiographer
• MRI Radiographer
• Mammographer

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