Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

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, and experience to confidently apply for employment both in Australia and overseas – 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) choices, this unique course can include an embedded honours program, allowing you to study the bachelor’s 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 (MRPBA) 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.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 units within a simulated and controlled lab environment.This approach builds confidence and has been created to ensure that all UC students are familiar and experience with real-world technology by the time they reach their first clinical placements.Students will also participate in a variety of placements throughout the course including two five-week clinical placements during the second and third years of your studies and have the chance to take part in longer residences too.Each placement can occur across several different local and/or national healthcare settings, including regional, rural, large teaching hospitals and private practice placements.A Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) is a globally recognised and respected qualification that will enable to pursue a career in any of the following positions.To gain accreditation in this field*, further postgraduate study is necessary.The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) is an approved program of study by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA), and graduates are eligible to apply for registration to practice in Australia as a Diagnostic Radiographer.Assumed knowledge for entry is the HSC equivalent of Biology, Physics, and Mathematics.There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.

To be eligible, you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall, or equivalent, with no band score below 7.0.Before undertaking any clinical practice or clinical laboratory experience, you must:• provide your immunisation history • apply for a National Police Check • have qualifications in first aid/CPR.Eligible students who wish to complete the degree’s embedded Honours option must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5 in the first two years of the course and obtain approval stating that their supervisor has availability to oversee the project.Graduating students will be able to gain registration to practice as a diagnostic radiographer, as well as being able to apply for a Statement of Compliance with the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASIMRT) and eligible for membership.

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) (96 credit points) Required - Must pass 81 credit points as follows

• 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 8997 - Professional Practice in Health - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9848 - Introduction to Medical Radiation Science - 3 cp, Level 1 10000 - Introductory Physics - 3 cp, Level 1 10013 - Computed Tomography - 3 cp, Level 3 10014 - Imaging Anatomy - 3 cp, Level 2 10015 - Imaging Pathology - 3 cp, Level 2 10016 - Informatics and Image Processing - 3 cp, Level 2 10020 - MRS Practicum 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 10021 - MRS Practicum 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 10024 - MRS Residency 2 (9cp) - 9 cp, Level 4 10026 - Physical Principles of MRS - 3 cp, Level 2 10027 - Radiation Biology and Dosimetry - 3 cp, Level 2 10028 - Radiographic Imaging 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 10029 - Radiographic Imaging 2 - 3 cp, Level 2 10030 - Radiographic Imaging 3 - 3 cp, Level 3 10031 - Radiographic Imaging 4 - 3 cp, Level 3 10033 - Radiographic Image Interpretation (6cp) - 6 cp, Level 4 10239 - Cross-Sectional Image Interpretation PG - 3 cp, Level P 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 11475 - Research in Medical Radiation Science - 3 cp, Level 2

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• Option 1 - 15 credit points as follows Standard Full Time without Honours Open Electives - Must pass 3 credit points as follows Select 3 credit points from anywhere in the University. Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows 10022 - MRS Residency 1 (9cp) - 9 cp, Level 3 10032 - Radiographic Imaging Capstone - 3 cp, Level 4
• Option 2 - 15 credit points as follows Standard Full Time with Honours Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows 10017 - Medical Imaging Project Design H - 3 cp, Level H 10018 - Medical Imaging Research Project A H - 3 cp, Level H 10019 - Medical Imaging Research Project B H - 3 cp, Level H 10023 - MRS Residency 1 H (6cp) - 6 cp, Level H Note:From S2/2019 the unit code for Medical Imaging Research Project A has changed to 11569 and the code for Medical Imaging Research Project B has changed to 11570.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. To ensure your application is considered, we recommend applying by the 31st October as the first offers will be released in December. Please be advised that if you submit your application after the advertised closing date, your application may not be considered.

Additional Admission Requirements

Police clearance checksImmunisationCurrent First Aid certificate

Assumed Knowledge

Assumed knowledge for entry is to HSC equivalent of Biology, Physics and Mathematics.Inherent Requirements:Clinical practice and/or clinical laboratories during the medical imaging course require students to:- be involved in encounters where students must physically interact with patients and/or other students coming from a range of ethnic, age, gender and disability backgrounds;- be physically capable to independently lift and move patients and equipment and to wear lead gowns (heavy) for extended periods of time;- be involved in patient encounters where patients may be severely injured or be at the end stage of terminal illnesses;- work in environments which may be highly stressful;- have vision able to visualise detail within medical images;- due to government requirements, wear clothing during clinical placements that does not cover the elbows and forearms;- attend clinical workplaces, for extended periods of time, in interstate, metropolitan, regional and rural areas.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Notes for Domestic Applicants

This course is only available for full-time enrolment.

Notes for International Applicants

This course is only available for full-time enrolment.