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BP321 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Medical Radiation

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
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Full time
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Part time
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Credit points
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Campus
Bundoora
Mode
On campus

Overview

Medical radiations is a rapidly advancing healthcare discipline involving the application of ionising and non-ionising radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease.

Get accredited to work in medical radiations by studying this 4-year course. Specialise in either medical imaging, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy.

Course structure

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Year One of Program

96 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following:

  • BIOL2529Human Anatomy and Physiology 112 cp
  • OHTH4252Communication and Professional Practice12 cp
  • PUBH1425Indigenous Health and Diversity12 cp
  • RADI1263Medical Radiation 1 (DR)12 cp
  • BIOL2530Human Anatomy and Physiology 212 cp
  • RADI1224Medical Radiation Physics12 cp
  • RADI1225Imaging Anatomy12 cp
  • RADI1266Medical Radiation 2 (DR)12 cp

Year Two of Program

96 cp

Complete 96 credit points from the following:

Year Three of Program

96 cp

Complete 96 credit points from the following:

  • BESC1583Health Psychology and Health Promotion12 cp
  • RADI1228Advanced Imaging Modalities12 cp
  • RADI1239Diagnostic Radiography Practice 312 cp
  • RADI1237Advanced Clinical Imaging12 cp
  • RADI1240Diagnostic Radiography Practice 412 cp
  • RADI1226Evidence-Based Practice and Implementation Science12 cp
  • RADI1229Emerging Therapies and Technologies12 cp
  • BIOL2566Foundations in Digital Health12 cp

Year Four of Program

96 cp

Complete 96 credit points from the following:

  • RADI1231Research Methods in Medical Radiation12 cp
  • RADI1232Consolidating Practice36 cp
  • RADI1233Transitioning to Independent Clinical Practice36 cp
  • RADI1234Project Data Collection and Analysis12 cp

Careers

  • Diagnostic radiographers are responsible for administering medical imaging procedures. As a radiographer you'll combine knowledge of the physical and biomedical sciences with technical expertise to assist in the diagnosis and care of patients
  • Nuclear medicine techologists administer small doses of radiopharmaceuticals to patients for imaging and therapeutic purposes. As a nuclear medicine technologist, you'll work directly with patients, using high-level equipment to record images of this radioactive material in their bodies
  • Radiation therapists deliver targeted doses of radiation to tumours. As a radiation therapist, you'll map out individualised treatment plans with patients, then use a linear accelerator machine to attack their cancer cells with focused beams of radiation