Bachelor of Health Science / Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) - Course Overview

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Bachelor of Health Science / Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) (M3L)

Duration:

4 years

Location:

Launceston

Study Areas

This course is designed to prepare students for work in Medical Imaging departments, which provide diagnostic services that are an integral part of the health care system. Medical Imaging provides valuable information that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The course is taught in conjunction with Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Studnets undertake the first 2 years of the Bachelor of Health Science in Launceston, including 4 units specific to medical imaging, and then transfer for the next 2 years, undertaking 2nd and 3rd year subjects of the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) on campus at CSU. This course includes structured clinical practicums in appropriate medical imaging departments.

Special Requirements

Mathematics Applied MAP5C or higher and Physical Sciences PSC5C or Physics PHY5C

Further study options

Post graduate certificates and diplomas in ultrasound, MR and computed tomography. Masters and PhD.

Career opportunities

There are employment opportunities for Medical Imaging Technologists or Radiographers in hospital or private practice medical imaging departments throughout Australia and overseas. Radiographers, are concerned with efficiently and consistently producing high quality medical images of several different sections of the human body for medical diagnosis. They are involved in the care of patients and with the correct positioning of patients with respect to a variety of specialist equipment they operate in obtaining X-rays, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Graduates from this course meet the academic requirements for entry into the Australian Institute of Radiography and for registration as a Medical Radiation Science Professional in Tasmania.

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