Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging for 2010

Course overview

The degree provides the academic and practical experience to practise as a radiographer. Throughout the course, students divide their time between classes on campus and the university teaching hospitals and private radiology practices. In first year, students study radiologic physics, radiographic imaging methods, radiologic biology, radiographic anatomy and pathology of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, radiation protection, safety and professional skills, including ethics. Second-year studies include trauma imaging, pediatric radiography, fluoroscopic and mobile imaging, digital-image processing and digital subtraction angiography while students also develop their professional skills in aspects of patient care. Third year looks at medical ultrasound and computed tomography, including relevant clinical studies. Students study cross-sectional anatomy and pathology, radiologic biology, the physics, instrumentation and imaging methods for whole body CT including multislice, ultrasound of the abdomen, breast imaging

and associated medical imaging dosimetry.

Fourth-year studies include magnetic resonance imaging, clinical experience in CT and MRI and research in medical imaging. This degree provides for students to graduate with honours based on meritorious performance throughout the course.

Career outlook

Most graduates will pursue careers as radiographers and work in collaboration with radiologists and other specialist medical practitioners to provide patients with a range of diagnostic and investigative examinations. Radiographers work in medical imaging departments within the public or private health care system and in private radiology practices and clinics. Although many graduates pursue a career in general radiography and computed tomography, opportunities exist to specialise in ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, management, research and in industry as medical applications' specialists.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,300 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$30,800 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 025409B
Monash course code 1963 1963
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9905 1212; email enquiries.radiography@med.monash.edu.au; visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bradmedimag International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Radiography and graduates are eligible to work throughout the Commonwealth of Australia.

International: Graduate of the course are eligible to apply to be registered by the Health Professions Council in the UK and sit the Registry Examinations of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

Applicants with a science-based diploma qualification who achieve a 70% average in physics and mathematics will be considered.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by taking two single units, preferably in areas that correspond to the prerequisite studies. Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in these studies and need to have completed them within seven years of application.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in physics and in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or grade four at higher level. Physics and Mathematics or Further Mathematics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
ENTER clearly in* Range of criteria

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

Applicants with a science-based diploma qualification who achieve a 70% average in physics and mathematics will be considered.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by taking two single units, preferably in areas that correspond to the prerequisite studies. Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in these studies and need to have completed them within seven years of application.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in physics and in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or grade four at higher level. Physics and Mathematics or Further Mathematics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0 with individual band scores required at 7.0 for Reading, 7.0 for Listening, 7.0 for Writing and 7.0 for Speaking; TOEFL 600 with a TWE score of at least 4.5; Computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 with an ER of at least 5.0; or an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of 100 with at least 24 in the written section, and no section lower than 20.

than 20.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
International Baccalaureate Range of criteria
GCE A level 12
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 82%
Hong Kong A level 11
ISC of the CISCE India 77%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 300
Ontario Grade 12 82%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12.5
STPM Malaysia 10
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8.3
UNSW Foundation Year 8.3

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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