This course is aimed at health care professionals who are working in clinical ultrasound for a minimum of three days per week and who wish to develop proficiency in the provision of medical ultrasound and further training in the area of medical ultrasound research. The first two years of the course provide a sound knowledge and understanding of embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology as a solid foundation to ultrasound methodology. The areas of practice covered include abdominal, breast, thyroid, reproductive, obstetrics, musculoskeletal, paediatric, neonatal, post-operative and vascular ultrasound. The final year focuses on research skills.
Medical ultrasound and research careers.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years part-time | |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $19,940 AUD |
| Monash course code | 3433 | 3433 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact |
All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Course Administrator, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Clayton Campus, VIC 3800 Telephone: + 61 3 9905 5165 Fax: + 61 3 9905 9328 Email: ultrasound@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/ |
All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Course Administrator, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Clayton Campus, VIC 3800 Telephone: + 61 3 9905 5165 Fax: + 61 3 9905 9328 Email: ultrasound@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/ |
Australian: Registration with the Australasian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Domestic students only
Applicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in radiography and medical imaging or equivalent, preferably with 12 months postgraduate experience. Applicants holding degrees in other related areas (such as medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or other health sciences) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. Prior to admission to the sonographic imaging units, applicants must provide evidence verifying that they are actively engaged in clinical ultrasound for the equivalent of three days a week. The university does not accept any responsibility for finding clinical placements.
Provide proof of relevant professional accreditation, if any;
Statement of work experience that is relevant for application.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
IELTS 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking; TOEFL 580 with a TWE score of at least 4.5; Computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 237 with an ER of at least 4.5; or an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of 90 with at least 22 in the written section, and no section lower than 20.
Provide proof of relevant professional accreditation, if any;
Statement of work experience that is relevant for application.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.
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