University of Canberra

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

If your career goal is to become a qualified diagnostic radiographer, but youre also looking for a competitive edge, then this course will give you the skills, knowledge, and experience to confidently apply for employment both in Australia and overseas six months ahead of other diagnostic radiographer courses. This course offers an accelerated four-year degree which completes all training in only 3.5 years allowing you enter the job market earlier and giving UC graduates a definite competitive advantage when it comes to looking for future employment opportunities. Packed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) choices, this unique course can include an embedded honours program, allowing you to study the bachelors degree on its own for three and a half years, or undertake a research project in your third and fourth year to graduate with Honours. Upon graduation, youll be eligible for registration from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) to practice as a Diagnostic Radiographer and can explore career opportunities in general radiography, angiography, mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and medical ultrasound.