Overview
About this course
Our Master of Diagnostic Radiography teaches you how to work with a range of innovative imaging technologies including small mobile X-ray machines and larger units such as MRI and CT scanners, as well as sophisticated cardiac units to enable accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
Who is it for?
Our course is designed for students who want to become registered diagnostic radiographers. You will learn from expert academics to work closely with radiologists and use a range of modalities to provide images and data for the diagnosis and treatment of injury or disease.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Master of Diagnostic Radiography is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a diagnostic radiographer. Over two years you will gain the skills to use the latest technology to produce high-quality medical images that can assist medical specialists to describe, diagnose, monitor and treat injury or illness. This program is accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and is an approved program of study for general registration. Graduates of this program will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
You will study core units in biosciences, diagnostic radiography, and clinical and professional practice units which you must pass in order to continue your studies. You will also complete a capstone project and 770 hours of professional practice in the form of clinical placements across both the public and private sectors.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
To be eligible to apply you will need to fulfill the following criteria:
- a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD from an Australian institution or equivalent
- a minimum average mark of 60 out of 100 or equivalent. This does not guarantee an offer as the places are limited and offers are made based on academic merit.
- evidence of any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Prospective students must ensure that they understand the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia's (MRPBA) registration requirements for graduates of this program prior to enrolment.
For domestic applicants, the Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme and the Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme are available for eligible applicants. Please refer to the Sydney School of Health Sciences Special Admission Pathways Guide for definitions and information on facilitated entry schemes.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
A minimum result of 7.0 overall including a minimum result of 6.0 in Reading and Listening and 6.5 in Writing and Speaking
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading and Listening and 22 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
A minimum result of 68 overall including a minimum result of 54 in Reading and Listening and 61 in Writing and Speaking