Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

The course offers an accelerated program that completes all training in only 3.5 years, which is six months ahead of other diagnostic radiographer courses, allowing graduates to enter the job market earlier.

Students gain real world experience by participating in a variety of clinical placements throughout the course, including four 5-week blocks and two 13-week residencies. Placements occur across various local and/or national healthcare settings, including metro, regional, rural, large and small hospitals and private practice organisations. Prior to attending clinical placement, students spend time using medical imaging equipment in both simulated and controlled lab environments on campus.

Yes, this course is accredited with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC), the accreditation committee of the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). Graduating students will be eligible to apply for registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the MRPBA, apply for a Statement of Compliance with the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASIMRT), and are eligible for membership.

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible, you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements, you can view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Yes, the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) will be replaced by the Bachelor of Medical Imaging from 2027. Further details will be available in August 2026. The new course will have a standard duration of four years and is currently undergoing accreditation with the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee.