Master of Medical Ultrasound for 2009

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 University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years part-time  
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
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$13,630 AUD

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/

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)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

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.

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)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.

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