Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound

The Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound is a postgraduate program designed for practicing cardiac sonographers. This course aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in cardiac ultrasound, using a combination of on-campus blocks, web-based modules, and clinical practice modules.

Course Overview

• The program is delivered online, with on-campus blocks in semesters 1 and 3, each lasting 2 days.
• The course duration is 2 years part-time.
• The program starts in February.
• This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.

Entry Requirements

• A recognized bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science or allied health field.
• A minimum of 3 months full-time equivalent supervised hands-on clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound.
• Additional entry requirements include providing a completed Clinical supervisor form with the online application.
• Overseas qualifications are considered for admissions purposes, with requirements for English language proficiency.

English Language Proficiency

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5.
• PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 58.
• TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 24 or better, and no other subscore lower than 20.
• Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 176.

Fees

• The actual fees may vary depending on the units chosen.
• 2026 fees: $15,600 per year part-time (48 credit points) for Australian and New Zealand students, and $21,100 per year part-time (48 credit points) for international students.
• Student services and amenities fees may apply.

Scholarships

• Available to help with study and living costs.
• Browse all scholarships for more information.

Careers and Outcomes

• Professional recognition: Accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
• Possible careers: Cardiac sonographer.

Details and Units

• The program takes 2 years of part-time study to complete.
• Includes formal classroom components, clinical skills development sessions, comprehensive online lectures, and self-assessment tutorials.
• Applicants must maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.

Advanced Standing

• May be granted to students who hold the Diploma in Medical Ultrasonography (Cardiac) awarded by the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.

Other Courses

Other postgraduate courses offered by QUT include:

• Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic Genomics
• Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Genomics
• Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
• Master of Diagnostic Genomics
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Podiatric Therapeutics
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)
• Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)
• Master of Clinical Psychology
• Master of Counselling
• Master of Nursing
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor of Paramedic Science
• Bachelor of Paramedic Science - Graduate Entry
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Podiatry
• Bachelor of Podiatry - Graduate Entry
• Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology)