Program Overview

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (with specialisations)

The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science from Charles Sturt University offers students the theoretical knowledge and professional skills to practise as a qualified medical radiation scientist in diagnostic radiography. This course is taught by industry-based professionals at Wagga and Port Macquarie campuses and has a high success rate in industry employment.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus
• Duration: Minimum time - 4 years, Maximum time - 8 years
• Entry score: 65
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: $38,000.00 per annum (full-time), $19,000.00 per annum (part-time)
  • Fee-paying overseas: $38,000.00 per annum (full-time), $19,000.00 per annum (part-time)
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 256, AQF: Level 7, Cricos: E

Why Study with Us?

• High industry demand for radiographers
• Equipped for success with detailed knowledge of equipment function, operation, and computer interfacing
• Learning facilities include a diagnostic radiography lab with digital radiography (DR), mobile and fluoroscopy units, and an integrated Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
• Become a well-rounded health professional with complementary clinical skills and soft skills
• First regional university to offer diagnostic radiography, committed to providing opportunities for students in regional and remote communities

Career Opportunities

• Diagnostic radiographer
• Management
• Sales
• Applications
• Education and research

What You Will Study

• For each 8-point subject, students should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations
• The course consists of fourteen core subjects, a major, and a compulsory subject and a placement subject based on the major undertaken
• Core subjects include:
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Indigenous Australian Health
  • Professional Fundamentals
  • Introductory Medical Radiation Science
  • Sectional Anatomy
  • Imaging Pathology
  • Radiation Biology, Protection and Dosimetry
  • Pharmacology for Medical Radiation Science
  • Computed Tomography
  • Non-ionising Imaging Techniques
  • General Physics
  • Physics for Medical Radiation Science
  • Health Psychology
• Majors:
  • Diagnostic Radiography
  • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
  • Radiation Therapy

Costs

• Course Fees:
  • International on campus: $38,000.00 per annum (full-time), $19,000.00 per annum (part-time)
  • Fee-paying overseas: $38,000.00 per annum (full-time), $19,000.00 per annum (part-time)
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 65
• Academic entry requirements:
  • Completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent
  • Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
  • 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
• Language requirements:
  • An Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.0 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent
  • Attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education, including at least two years between years 7 to 12, taught and assessed solely in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA
  • Written evidence of completion of a university degree that was conducted and examined solely in English

Credit and Pathways

• If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree
• Several admission pathways are available to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first

How to Apply

• Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy
• Choose how you want to apply:
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt (for regional campus or online study)
  • Recruitment agent (for international students)