Program Overview

Bachelor of Medical Imaging

The Bachelor of Medical Imaging is a four-year full-time course designed to prepare students to work as diagnostic radiographers. The course is offered on campus in Cairns and Mackay, with a blended delivery option that allows students to complete the first year online.

Course Overview

The course focuses on developing key competencies in digital technology, community engagement, and remote and rural innovation. Students will benefit from extensive clinical training in purpose-built labs using the latest imaging equipment and complete clinical placements to build their skills and experience working with clients in real-world settings.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Medical Imaging prepares students to pursue a career as a diagnostic radiographer. Employment opportunities may exist in areas such as public and private hospitals, clinics, and community health care services.

Course Structure

The course consists of 24 units, including:

• Research Methods for Health Professionals
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Physics for Health Sciences
• Fundamentals of the Imaging Professions
• Professional Practice
• Patient Care in Medical Imaging
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Medical Pathophysiology

Clinical Placements

Students will complete 46 weeks of supervised clinical placements, broken into four blocks:

• Medical Imaging Clinical Experience 1 (8 weeks)
• Medical Imaging Clinical Experience 2 (11 weeks)
• Medical Imaging Clinical Experience 3 (11 weeks)
• Medical Imaging Clinical Practicum (16 weeks)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible, students must meet the following entry requirements:

• Rank threshold: ATAR 75.00 | SR 75.00
• Entry requirements: View the entry requirements for this course
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements: View the ELP requirements for this course
• Recommended study: English, Mathematics, Physics

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative first-year fee is $11,750 (CSP). The course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and students may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan. Scholarships are also available to help with expenses and enhance employability.

Related Courses

Related courses include:

• Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology / Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography
• Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography