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Master of Medical Imaging (340JA.2)
University of Canberra
Australia
University of Canberra BRUCE Australian Capital Territory 2617
Overview
An accelerated diagnostic radiography pathway
If you’re a graduate but considering a career change, then the UC Master of Medical Imaging course offers an accelerated learning program that condenses a comprehensive three-year course into an internationally recognised Medical Imaging qualification in only 2.5 years.
Highly focused, engaging and interactive, the UC Master of Imaging course will help you become proficient in diagnostic radiography graduating six months earlier – thus gaining a highly competitive advantage over other similar courses elsewhere.
Successful completion of the course will allow you to apply for registration to practice as a Diagnostic Radiographer from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) and you’ll be ready to forge ahead in your career as a competent and professional diagnostic radiographer.
The UC Master of Medical Imaging is an approved program of study by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) allowing graduates to gain registration as a diagnostic radiographer for employment in both public hospitals and private radiology practices in any state or territory in Australia and around the world.
The course is highly career-focused and includes ongoing Work Integrated Learning (WIL), offering specialised opportunities across multiple fields of diagnostic radiography, such as general radiography, mammography, angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and medical ultrasound.
Study a Master of Medical Imaging at UC and you will:
- Gain advanced knowledge of scientific principles and concepts of all medical imaging techniques.
- Operate diagnostic radiographic instrumentation to optimise image quality and minimise radiation dose or other potential patient hazards.
- Understand protocols and methods associated with diagnostic and interventional radiographic examination procedures.
- Learn anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiation protection, biology, and dosimetry relevant to diagnostic radiography.
- Become familiar with normal and abnormal imaging appearances within current diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Understand the role of a diagnostic radiographer within the wider healthcare team in Australia and internationally.
- Work with patient information management systems.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is a vital part of the Master of Medical Imaging program and has been created to give students hands-on experience using a broad range of x-ray units within a simulated and controlled lab environment.
This approach builds confidence and has been designed to ensure that all UC students are familiar with using real-world technology by the time they reach their first clinical placements.
As part of the training, each student will get to participate in clinical placements and residencies throughout the course. Each off-site WIL experience will give you the opportunity to interact with patients from a range of ethnic, age, gender and disability backgrounds – while also networking and building professional relationships with experienced industry professionals.
Please note: in some placements you may find your physical and emotional fortitude challenged as you come across potentially confronting medical images in detail, or work with those you may be severely injured or at the end stage of a terminal illness.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration130 Weeks
- IntakeExpected February 2025
- Study Typecampus
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Campuses
Canberra, Bruce
Australian Capital Territory ( Inc. Canberra )
Kirrinari St, Bruce, 2617
Course Structure
Course duration
This course is an accelerated course and can be completed in 2.5 years full time. Maximum 6 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion. This course is only available for full-time enrolment.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the physical principles, radiographic imaging techniques and protocols, radiation safety and clinical information management systems and synthesise this with the requirements of safe professional practice and patient care. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge of the sciences, technology and socio-cultural dimensions that underpin the practice of medical imaging. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Synthesise and apply, in an ethical and culturally safe manner, diagnostic radiographic procedures and protocols and radiation dose optimisation for safe professional practice; and implement quality assured work health and safety practices. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Interpret, justify and communicate complex information and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team using a whole person-centred approach and reflective practice to deliver high-quality healthcare. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Systematically analyse and critically appraise information from multiple sources; demonstrate knowledge of research design, methods and analysis, that apply to practice; and use specialised knowledge to design, implement research, and present research outcomes. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Medical Imaging | M MedImaging |
Honours
None.
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 11 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Email Health.Student@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
Career Outcomes
A UC Master of Medical Imaging qualification is a globally recognised and respected degree that will allow graduates to progress competently and confidently into a career in any of the following positions:
- General radiographer.
- Mammographer.
- Angiographer.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiographer.
- Computed tomography (CT) radiographer.
- Clinical educator.
- Clinical researcher.
- Research manager.
- Vendor application specialist.
- Sonographer*.
To gain accreditation in this field*, further postgraduate study is necessary.
Academic
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: A) a completed bachelor degree in any discipline B) a minimum of two degree level units of anatomy and physiology. Assumed Knowledge Assu
Entry Requirement
To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 94 with: R: 24; L: 24 S: 23; W: 27; Pearson Test of Academic English: 65 with no skill score below 65; Cambridge English Scale: 185 with no sub-score below 185; Occupational English Test: No grade lowers than 'B' in any of the sub-tests.
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