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 | 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 |
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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 |
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/ |
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 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.
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.
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