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Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging

Course code: 1963 + Course abbreviation: BRadMedImag + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

The course provides a professional education in general radiography, digital vascular imaging, computed tomography, general ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to facilitate entry into the radiography profession. There is a strong emphasis upon the development of clinical competency in general radiography and computed tomography. Throughout the course, the biological sciences are closely integrated with radiologic science, and students develop a range of professional skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients. All students complete a research project in an aspect of medical imaging and radiation sciences of interest to them.

Special requirements

Health requirements

For the protection of other students and themselves, students in the radiography course should comply with certain precautionary procedures. These consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates these are appropriate and there are not specific contraindications in individual cases.

This policy is in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council advice that educational institutions training students in health sciences should ensure that such students are protected as far as possible by vaccination against risks of infection.

The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing the radiography course. Immunisations recommended are diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

Prospective students should note that on enrolment, students are provided with detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effect that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care workers to practise their profession. It is recommended that students discuss any concerns with their doctor or the Monash Health Service.

Police checks

Organisations that host clinical placements may require students to have obtained a police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they may be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to undertaking the clinical placements in their course.

Course structure

The course is designed to ensure that all imaging and methods, radiologic biology and professional skills units are closely related and integrated with the clinical studies. To broaden career opportunities, a range of selective research studies is available in year four of the course.

Clinical placements commence in first semester of first year and continue throughout all four years of the course. The clinical placements can be in hospitals and clinics in the metropolitan area or rural locations (where travel may be required and last for four weeks in year one) to extended periods in year four (where more clinical experience in general radiography will be undertaken to meet the requirements of the profession).

Further study programs at the masters level and higher may be undertaken to enhance radiography career opportunities.

Course requirements

First year
First semester
Second semester
  • RAD1062 Radiographic imaging and methods 2
  • RAD1072 Radiologic dosimetry and safety
  • RAD1082 Radiologic biology 2
  • RAD1092 Radiographic professional skills 2
  • RAD1102 Clinical studies 2
Second year
First semester
Second semester
  • RAD2052 Medical imaging and methods 1 (DVI) and digital image processing 1
  • RAD2062 Radiologic biology 4
  • RAD2072 Radiographic professional skills 3
  • RAD2082 Clinical studies 4
Third year
First semester
  • RAD3011 Medical imaging and methods 2 (CT) and digital image processing 2
  • RAD3021 Sonographic imaging and methods I
  • RAD3031 Radiologic biology 5
  • RAD3041 Clinical studies 5
Second semester
  • RAD3022 Sonographic imaging and methods 2
  • RAD3032 Advanced medical imaging
  • RAD3062 Breast imaging and professional skills 4
  • RAD3082 Clinical studies 6
Fourth year

Students undertake either the work experience unit or the five academic units in first semester and then the opposite in second semester.

  • RAD4000 Radiography and medical imaging work experience
  • RAD4010 Medical imaging and methods 3 (MRI)
  • RAD4030 Selective studies in medical imaging
  • RAD4040 Clinical studies 7 (MRI)
  • RAD4050 Clinical studies 8 (CT and DSA)

Professional recognition

To apply for registration as a medical imaging practitioner in Victoria, a person must obtain a Statement of Accreditation from the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR). Successful completion of the four-year Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging will enable graduates to receive their Statement of Accreditation and apply to the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Victoria for registration.

Contact details

Telephone: +61 3 9905 1212

Email: enquiries.radiography@med.monash.edu.au

Web: www.med.monash.edu.au/bradmedimag

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