Course overview
A sonographer is a highly skilled medical imaging professional who operates an ultrasound machine to perform diagnostic medical sonographic examinations. The demand for ultrasound as a first line investigation has increased across all care settings, creating a shortage of sonographers in Australia. In this course, youll acquire knowledge and skills in applied anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, application and operation of ultrasound imaging systems, ultrasound image recognition and comprehension, patient assessment, and more.
Course record
CRICOS
00279B
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- AQF Diploma or equivalent
- Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment. AQF Diploma or equivalent Undergraduate Certificate Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent) Special Tertiary Admissions Test University Preparation Course Indigenous University Orientation Course or Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Joondalup

