Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
The Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography enables you to apply sonographic knowledge and practical scanning skills in the diagnostic imaging setting. You will develop a high level of skill and proficiency in performing sonographic studies and evaluate findings so you can tailor your scans to the individual patient in a safe, caring and effective manner.You will develop effective communication skills enabling you to interact positively with patients and other health professionals in the clinical work environment. Your clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills will be promoted through the use of simulation-based learning techniques and exposure to 'real world' conditions while on clinical practice. As a graduate, you can apply to register as 'General Sonographers' with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.You will study most of this course on-campus, Year One, however, is delivered online, with two compulsory two-day residential schools. These residential schools must be attended at your campus of admission.
Structure
24 units (192 credit points).
Subjects
- Medical sonography
Standard entry requirements
- ATAR/SR:77English Language Proficiency RequirementsIf you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), orBachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset
- OrAn Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components
- OrTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBt - 94 or better overall and no score less than 24 for listening and reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking
- OrPearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 65 with no sub-score less than 65.English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQUniversity Brisbane |
| No |
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| CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea |
| No |
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| CQUniversity Melbourne |
| No |
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| CQUniversity Sydney |
| No |
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