Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)

Radiographers are responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic medical images to assist doctors in diagnosing or monitoring a patient's injury or illness. In this course you will develop the expert skills to become a radiographer, enabling patient diagnosis and management by using X-rays - including general X-Ray, fluoroscopy, interventional imaging, CT scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (please note ultrasound generally requires post-graduate study)- to create diagnostic images for analysis and interpretation.

Throughout the course all imaging and methods, radiologic biology and professional skills units are closely related and integrated with the clinical studies. The study of the biological sciences is closely integrated with radiologic science so that you study sectional anatomy when learning about generating sectional images. You will learn how to assess and manage patients, while studying general radiography, digital vascular imaging, computed tomography, general ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and developing clinical competency in general radiography and computed tomography.

The program prides itself on the strong links it creates between the classroom and the clinical workplace; periods of related clinical studies commence in the first year and continue throughout all four years of the course. On-campus facilities include general radiography skills laboratories and an ultrasound skills lab which enable you to gain practical experience before entering clinical centres and undertake experiments around radiation sciences. You will gain practical experience at a wide variety of clinical institutions ranging from Victorian rural and regional hospitals to major metropolitan Melbourne hospitals and private radiology practices, as well as limited opportunities for interstate and international placements.

In the final year, you will complete an in-depth literature review of a selected medical imaging topic. You can complete a research project in an aspect of medical imaging and radiation sciences of interest to you or extended study in either CT, ultrasound, MRI or hybrid imaging.

The course incorporates novel teaching approaches including a case-based learning program to assist in clinical decision making (iSAP - Integrating Science and Practice) and a personal learning and assessment system which includes a clinical e-portfolio (PebblePad).

Completion of the course will enable you to apply for registration as a radiographer with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. This registration is national and recognised in all states and territories of Australia. Graduates from this course are eligible to apply for a Statement of compliance from the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT).