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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

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Course code: UAC483355UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Entry to this program is very competitive, with limited places available. Typically, offers for this program are made at the end of the year, coinciding with the release of Year 12 ATARs.

Diagnostic radiography is an important first step to diagnosing, treating and managing injuries and disease. Through the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography), you will learn how to use sophisticated technology to create medical images and analyse and manage patient health to save and improve lives. 

During your degree you will have access to the latest diagnostic radiography technologies through placement opportunities and on campus, in our world-class, purpose-built, health sciences precinct. The range of imaging technologies used in your degree and well into your career include plain x-rays, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, angiography, and mammography.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

26.4
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students139
#2024
Higher education entry37 · 27%
27%
School leavers (ATAR)35 · 25%
25%
Secondary education51 · 37%
37%
Vocational pathway0 · 0%
0%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students12 · 9%
9%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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