Master of Medical Ultrasound for 2010

Course overview

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.

Career outlook

Medical ultrasound and research careers.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years part-time  
Credit points 72 total for course 72 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,249 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
Fee information not presently available.
Please contact the faculty.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,300 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 8635
Fax: + 61 3 9905 9328
Email: radiation.sciences@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 8635
Fax: + 61 3 9905 9328
Email: radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/

Accreditation

Australian: Registration with the Australasian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Domestic students only

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

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.

Special application requirements

Provide proof of relevant professional accreditation, if any;

Statement of work experience that is relevant for application.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0.

A TOEFL minimum test score of either:

in the written TOEFL, 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 5.0; or

in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least 24 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.

Special application requirements

Provide proof of relevant professional accreditation, if any;

Statement of work experience that is relevant for application.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

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