Program Overview
The Master of Diagnostic Radiography is a two-year postgraduate degree that prepares students to use advanced imaging technologies for diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses. This accredited program includes clinical placements, providing students with practical experience and industry knowledge. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and can work in a variety of medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
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.
Objectives:
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.
Program Description:
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.
Teaching:
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.
Careers:
As a registered diagnostic radiographer, you will have the opportunity to work in a range of settings, such as small regional clinics, large metro imaging departments, and emergency wards. The diagnostic radiographer is an integral part of the clinical team, and can work in a wide range of areas, including with:
- radiologists in the imaging department
- cardiologists in the imaging of heart disease
- surgeons during a range of operations
- emergency doctors in the emergency room.
- Intake: Check semester start dates
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
- Study mode: Face to face
- Credit points: 96
- Program Director: Mrs Susan Said
- Professional practice: You will complete a number of clinical research and professional placement opportunities, allowing you to combine your theoretical study with the practical capabilities required of the diagnostic radiography profession. Clinical placements are undertaken across both the public and private sectors, providing the opportunity to practically apply your knowledge and develop invaluable industry experience.
- Mandatory work hours: This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours: 35 hours per week over 22 weeks 770 Total hours.
