Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: 31 May
Processing time: 20 days
Application fee: A$220
Full-time
Intakes: March
International tuition: A$30,560
Domestic tuition: A$10,944

Program overview

There is an increasing demand for highly educated and adaptable medical radiation science professionals (medical imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine) in response to Australia's ageing population and organic growth of the industry. Our degree is designed to anticipate industry demands and so offer you a competitive advantage in the employment market. Equipment used by medical radiation scientists has become increasingly sophisticated over the past decade and a detailed knowledge of equipment function, operation and computer interfacing is required. With an emphasis on the techniques and equipment used in diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy – including general radiography, screening, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sonography and positron emission tomography (PET) – this degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
Certificate of Secondary Education plus one year study at Bachelor level at a recognised institution Providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English; OR Obtaining Academic IELTS, within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5; OR Obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and it's minimum scores) by CSU

Career opportunities

Become a diagnostic radiographer / medical imaging technologist either in public hospitals or private radiology practices in any state or territory of Australia. You could also apply to work in some overseas countries and will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). Work as a nuclear medicine scientist either in public hospitals or private nuclear medicine practices in any state of Australia. You can also apply to work in some overseas countries and will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). Explore a career as a radiation therapist in public hospitals or private radiation oncology practices in any state of Australia, as well as overseas.

Campus location

Wagga Wagga , Australia

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