3889 - Master of Medical Radiations
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MMedRad |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) Students are required to complete six clinical attachments for a total of 57-59 weeks over the two years of the course. |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 2 years PT Part-time study only. The course commences mid year (semester two) each year and study is required during summer semester. |
| Contact details | School of Biomedical Sciences office: telephone +61 3 9905 8635; email radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/ |
| Course coordinator | Radiation therapy stream: Ms Caroline Wright Nuclear medicine stream: Ms Liz Parkinson |
Description
Assessment
Assessment includes written assignments, case reports, examinations, clinical skills, examinations, student portfolios and presentations.
Objectives
On completion of the course, a graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- medical ethics
- medico-legal principles
- professional guidelines andstandards
- health, safety and radiation safety principles
- health psychology
- professional communication, and patient management in the medical radiations
- the biological consequences of ionising and non-ionising medical radiations
- the scientific concepts and principles underpinning medical radiations instrumentation including optimisation of equipment and quality assurance
- the medical basis for the diagnosis of injury and disease
- the application of information technology to the field of medical radiation sciences.
Graduates should also be able to:
- appreciate the principles of digital image processing and its application to modern medical imaging including single photon emission tomography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and positron emission tomography
- apply knowledge and understanding of digital image processing principles to medical radiations practice
- apply knowledge and understanding of gross anatomy, crosssectional anatomy and pathophysiology to medical radiations practice
- implement and perform appropriate medical radiations procedures and techniques to treat/diagnose illness and injury
- communicate to the professional and lay community understanding of the wider applications of medical radiations in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury
- assume the role of a qualified/accredited medical radiations practitioner, capable of independent and collaborative clinical decision making.
Structure
Requirements
First year
Semester two
Nuclear medicine specialiation unit
- NMS4021 Nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy 1
Radiation therapy specialisation unit
- RTS4021 Radiation therapy planning and treatment 1
Summer semester
Second year
Semester one
Semester two
- MMR5010 Clinical studies 4
Nuclear medicine specialiation unit
- NMS5000 Nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy 2
Radiation therapy specialisation unit
- RTS5000 Radiation therapy treatment and planning 2
Summer semester
- MMR5022 Clinical studies 5
Nuclear medicine specialiation unit
- NMS5020 Nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy 3
Radiation therapy specialisation unit
- RTS5020 Radiation therapy treatment and planning 3
Third year
Semester 1
Professional recognition
The Radiation Therapy stream is approved by the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) - eligible graduates meet the requirements for the 'Statement of Accreditation' issued by AIR and professional registration in Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland.
The Nuclear Medicine stream is approved by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM).
Award(s) received on completion *
Master of Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine)
Master of Medical Radiations (Radiation Therapy)
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.