Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

A rewarding career that combines technical skill, patient care and medical knowledge

Use ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis of a wide range of medical and health conditions with a Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound. This course will teach you the principles of ultrasound technology and give you the skills to undertake a range of examination practices including abdominal, obstetric, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

With a major shortage of trained and qualified Accredited Medical Sonographers you will be in-demand from the moment you graduate.

Note: To join the course you must source an industry based, supervised clinical ultrasound training position.

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound must meet the following criteria:
A) a completed bachelor degree in medical radiation science; or
B) a completed bachelor degree in any field and successful completion of at least two units of degree level anatomy and physiology;
C) provide evidence of an ultrasound training position under the supervision of an Accredited Medical Sonographer.
D) submit a Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound Applicant Agreement Form
https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/study/supplementary-forms

Please note that if you have not secured a training position under the supervision of an Accredited Medical Sonographer, you can apply for the Graduate Certificate in Ultrasound Studies.
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Ultrasound Studies must meet one of the following criteria:
A) a completed bachelor degree in medical radiation science; or
B) a completed bachelor degree in any field and successful completion of at least two units of degree level anatomy and physiology;

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Career opportunities

There is currently a major world shortage of experienced and qualified medical sonographers; and with an ever-increasing aging population, the deficit is expected to get worse. 

There has never been a better time to consider a career as a medical Sonographer, especially one with UC qualification. Our smaller, more personal study environments offer students the chance to get a more tailored training experience resulting in a higher level of qualified graduates. 

A career as a medical sonographer will allow you to work in the following areas in both Australia and overseas: