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Bachelor of Medical Imaging

Deakin University

Australia

221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD Victoria 3125

Overview

Deakin's Bachelor of Medical Imaging equips you with the latest knowledge in medical radiation science. Develop your skills in techniques like general radiography, computed tomography (CT), digital vascular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will learn in our world-class medical imaging labs, which have the capabilities of real medical imaging clinics with functional image intensifiers, x-ray and ultrasound machines.

Throughout the course you will explore important professionalism, communication, ethical and legal aspects of healthcare. Clinical placements start in your first year and are based in metro, rural and regional settings. You will gain valuable clinical practice in clinical centres and hospitals, and in our medical imaging training unit, giving you diverse experience and skills that ensure you graduate confident and career-ready. As a graduate you will be eligible for registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (diagnostic radiographer).

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration208 Weeks
  • IntakeExpected January 2025
  • Study Typecampus
  • Campuses Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong, Victoria 3220

Course Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Medical Imaging students must attain 32 credit points. Units (think of units as 'subjects') may be worth 1, 2 or 3 credit points - check each unit for its credit point value in the course structure below. Most students choose to study 4 credit points per semester. The course is delivered over eight consecutive semesters. All the units in the course are core (these are compulsory) other than a choice of one of two units in the final semester of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning is not granted for this course.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first semester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Career Outcomes

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue a career as a registered diagnostic radiographer. You could find yourself working in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department. As a graduate, you will be eligible to work as a skilled practitioner across the broad range of diagnostic medical imaging, including:

  • general radiography
  • CT fluoroscopy

You will be eligible to receive AHPRA registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner, with a division/registration type of Diagnostic Radiographer, General. This AHPRA registration enables graduates to work as a diagnostic radiographer in a range of settings, such as:

  • small regional clinics
  • large metropolitan imaging departments
  • hospitals and specialist medical facilities in Australia

 

Academic

Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entr

Entry Requirement

IELTS - Overall 7 No band less than 7

TOEFL IBT - 94 Writing 27

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 185 No band less than 185

PTE - 65 No less than 65 in each skill

OET - Overall B

 

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