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Overview
Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science -Previously Bach of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology)
- Study medical physics, patient health-care needs, and professional communication techniques, before specialising in anatomy, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and geriatrics.
- Learn current specialist techniques such as mammography, tomography and trauma radiography in using X-ray computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and digital image processing.
- Gain experience in real work placements in clinical departments.
- Prepares you for a career in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department.
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| QTAC course code | 418182 |
| QUT course code | ST30 |
| Attendance | Full time |
| Course duration | 3 years full time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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| Course contact |
Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 073448G |
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Details
Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science
This course leads to employment as a medical imaging technologist or diagnostic radiographer, a rewarding profession with excellent employment prospects. Radiographers play an important role in the healthcare sector, providing vital information to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.
Why choose this course?
This course is designed in consultation with clinical staff from radiology departments, so you will gain advanced knowledge of new diagnostic techniques and equipment used in the workplace. QUT’s well-equipped X-ray laboratories allow you to graduate with experience using equipment and techniques similar to those used in industry. Clinical placements in hospitals and private practices provide an opportunity to use your skills in a real workplace.
Career outcomes
As a radiographer you will play a key role in patient care by providing referring medical practitioners with additional diagnostic information to assist in patient management and treatment. You may become a team member in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department, or you may be employed in medical equipment sales.
Professional recognition
On graduation, you will be eligible for provisional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Radiography. Full membership requires the completion of an additional professional development year of clinical experience.
Your course
Year 1
You will develop a solid grounding in anatomy and medical physics along with introductory knowledge of patient healthcare needs, professional communication techniques and ethical, legal and accountability issues. Introductory studies in medical radiation technology are complemented with practical sessions in QUT’s medical imaging laboratories, allowing you to develop your skills in patient positioning and image production for skeletal radiography.
Year 2
Building on your introductory units, you will progress to more advanced and specialised study of human anatomy including diseases of the organ systems, obstetrics, gynaecology, central nervous system, paediatrics and geriatrics. Specialised practical sessions in QUT’s facilities will focus on regional anatomy of the head, neck, upper limb and lower limb. You will learn about the specialist techniques of mammography, tomography, trauma radiography, and ward and operating theatre radiography. In each semester you will have an opportunity to practise your skills in a real workplace through placements in clinical departments.
Year 3
You will continue to develop your skills through clinical placements in hospitals or private practices. At QUT, you will undertake theoretical and practical classes in advanced techniques such as angiography, and interventional techniques. In-depth knowledge of the uses and applications of X-ray computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be covered along with valuable techniques in digital image processing. You will round off your professional education by learning about the techniques used in professional practice including image formation evaluation and image interpretation.
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Physics
- Maths B
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Course requirements
Working with Children Check: Blue Card
A Blue Card will be required if the placement component of this course involves working with children or young people. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your Blue Card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your Blue Card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
How to apply for a Blue Card
First aid
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the commencement of their first placement.
The certificate is to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Vaccination
You will be required to undertake clinical experience in healthcare settings. As a result, you will have direct patient contact during the placement and may be exposed to blood and body fluids of patients. Consequently you must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B and must provide a post vaccination pathological report or similar certification showing proof of immunity prior to undertaking the first clinical placement.
Students will need to cover this cost.Off-campus placements
Students will be required to undertake placements off campus and will need to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Clinical placements with Queensland Health
Students undertaking a clinical placement in a Queensland Health facility are required to complete The Essentials component of the student orientation package.
Health status
You must satisfy the criteria related to health status. You should declare height, physical disabilities, treatment of nervous condition, any drug/alcohol disorder, and a current immunisation status as part of the online enrolment process.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $3,434 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (418182) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
