Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Use sound waves to penetrate soft tissue and learn how to diagnose a wide range of medical and health conditions with the 2-year, part-time Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course.As one of only two courses of its type available in NSW and ACT, this course will teach you the principles of ultrasound technology and give you the skills to be proficient in a range of examination practices including abdominal, paediatric and musculoskeletal.This course focuses heavily on interactive learning and offers a variety of study modes available to help prepare students (from both medical and non-medical backgrounds), for a career in a public or private hospital radiology practice;

or in a community healthcare service.Note:

There is currently a severe shortage of trained and qualified Medical Ultrasound graduates and as such students should have no problems securing long-term work options on completion of this course.This course offers students two unique integrated learning pathways.

Traditional:

where you, the student, is already working as a Sonographer and studying to have your skills officially recognised or;

supportive:

where you, the student leverage UC’s unique connections to industry stakeholders and partners, to gain access to additional learning/training and working opportunities.In both situations, your clinical work will enhance your employability and ensure you have the right mix of skills, knowledge, and experience to move seamlessly into your chosen career.There is currently a severe shortage of experienced and qualified medical sonographers in the world;

and with an ever-increasing aging population, the deficit is expected to get worse.Currently, 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 Medical Sonographer will allow you to work in the following areas in both Australia and overseas.Students must have achieved either a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science OR A bachelor’s degree with the successful study of two units of anatomy and physiology at bachelor’s degree level.Students must also complete 2000 hours of supervised ultrasound experience for at least two years, under the supervision of an ASAR accredited sonographer.

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows

• 10159 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation PG - 3 cp, Level P 10160 - Introduction to Ultrasound PG - 3 cp, Level P 10161 - Abdominal Ultrasound PG - 3 cp, Level P 10162 - Obstetric Ultrasound PG - 3 cp, Level P 10163 - Vascular and Postoperative Ultrasound PG - 3 cp, Level P 10164 - Paediatric and Superficial Parts Ultrasound PG - 3 cp, Level P 10165 - Musculoskeletal Ultrasound PG - 3 cp, Level P 10166 - Sonographic Practice Capstone PG - 3 cp, Level P

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:A) a completed bachelor degree in medical radiation science orB) a completed bachelor degree in any field and successful completion of at least two units of degree level anatomy and physiologyApplicants who do not meet the minimum of two degree level units of anatomy and physiology can meet these requirements by completion of the following units (as non-award study):- 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology- 9808 Regional Anatomy and PhysiologyFurther information on non-award study is available from Admission" target="_blank">https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-now/cross-institutional-and-non-award-applicationsAdmission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Additional Admission Requirements

This course requires the completion of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound experience under the supervision of an Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) accredited sonographer. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position, however for non-medical imaging applicants early skill development will be provided to assist in finding a suitable training position. In considering applying for this course, please refer to additional important information regarding the clinical training aspects of the course. https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/documents/Graduate-Diploma-in-Medical-Ultrasound-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf

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 as a part-time option due to accreditation requirements and cannot be completed in less than 2 years.