This course is only available to Australian citizens or permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens
Overview
- Ideal for graduates and practitioners in ultrasound fields who are interested in specialised study.
- Attend formal lectures in a one-week intensive block of classes at the beginning of each semester.
- Graduate accredited by the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
- Complete in 1 year part-time.
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| QUT course code | PH60 |
| Attendance | Part time |
| Course duration | 1 year part time |
| Start month | February |
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Details
This Graduate Certificate offers studies specifically in breast ultrasound techniques. Students are given the scientific basis for understanding, using and evaluating relevant equipment and techniques.
Career outcomes
This course is particularly designed for graduates and practitioners in ultrasound fields, such as radiographers, medical imaging technologists and sonographers, who wish to upgrade their qualifications and are interested in an in-depth study in this rapidly developing specialty area of ultrasound.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
Units
Course design
Students must be employed in a suitable clinical practice with adequate access to clinical experience for the duration of the course. Formal lectures are conducted in an intensive one-week block of classes at the beginning of each semester. Further academic requirements can be met without requiring on-campus attendance. Students not based in Brisbane can minimise their time on campus by completing an intensive one‑week block each semester.
All course structures
Here are the rest of the study plans.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission an applicant:
Students must give written proof of access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
Applicants with other qualifications and appropriate experience may be permitted to enter subject to approval.
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: $7600 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a FEE-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 Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Breast Ultrasound)
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 273.67 KB)
