Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides a route to registration as an MRI technologist in New Zealand. Entry to this programme is restricted to students who have already obtained a clinical training position in a University of Auckland approved MRI department.

MRTB Accredited

Our PGDipHSc(MRI) programme is approved and accredited by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB). Students who successfully complete the requirements for this programme, including a clinical competency assessment at an approved workplace, will be eligible for registration with the MRTB in the MRI scope of practice.

Entry

To gain admission to the PGDipHSc(MRI), a student must:

• Have completed an undergraduate qualification in medical imaging, or an approved undergraduate degree from a biomedical science related field or allied health profession such as nursing or physiotherapy.
• Have a clinical training position in MRI from an approved clinical centre and a completed University of Auckland Clinical Training Position Agreement prior to admission to the programme.

Programme Structure

Students are required to enrol in, and complete the following courses:

• MEDIMAGE 702 - Professional Issues in Medical Imaging (15 Points)
• MEDIMAGE 714 - Fundamentals of Clinical MRI (15 Points)
• MEDIMAGE 715 - MRI Technology (15 Points)
• MEDIMAGE 721 - MRI Safety (15 Points)
• CLINIMAG 711 - Body MRI (15 Points)
• CLINIMAG 730 Neurological MRI (15 Points)
• CLINIMAG 731 Musculoskeletal MRI (15 Points)
• CLINIMAG 712 - MRI Clinical Practice (15 Points)

In addition, assessment of clinical competency will occur in the students workplace throughout the duration of the students enrolment within this programme.

Regulations

This programme has a total enrolment clause of 160 points. This is the maximum number of points you can enrol in (including failed or withdrawn courses) towards this programme.

Related Information

For detailed information about this programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment, and fees, visit the University Calendar.