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Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (361JA.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| PG | Blended Online |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Medical Radiation |
880846 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 8 | |
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
The fees shown are the indicative annual fee rates for the course, based on a standard full-time enrolment of 24 credit points across a year. Fees are assessed each teaching period according to the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
Domestic students are charged tuition fees for this course. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Medical Radiation |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 8 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
A financially rewarding career, in less time
Use sound waves to penetrate soft tissue and learn how to diagnose a wide range of medical and health conditions with the 2-year, part-time Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course.
As one of only two courses of its type available in NSW and ACT, this course will teach you the principles of ultrasound technology and give you the skills to be proficient in a range of examination practices including abdominal, paediatric and musculoskeletal.
This course focuses heavily on interactive learning and offers a variety of study modes available to help prepare students (from both medical and non-medical backgrounds), for a career in a public or private hospital radiology practice; or in a community healthcare service.
Note: There is currently a severe shortage of trained and qualified Medical Ultrasound graduates and as such students should have no problems securing long-term work options on completion of this course.
Study a Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound at UC and you will:
- be able to apply knowledge of the physical principles, instrumentation, and skills in the use of medical ultrasound equipment
- be able to integrate your understanding of anatomy, standard variants, and pathology depicted in medical ultrasound
- apply and demonstrate knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques, image and information acquisition and ultrasound examinations
- critically evaluate your sonography practice skills and undertake ultrasound examinations in a professional, safe and ethical manner
- upon completion, you will become recognised as an Australian trained and accredited Medical Sonographer
- be confident that you have the necessary skills and qualifications required to be accepted at almost any entry-level Medical Sonographer position anywhere in the world.
Work Integrated Learning
This course offers students two unique integrated learning pathways. Traditional: where you, the student, is already working as a Sonographer and studying to have your skills officially recognised or; supportive: where you, the student leverage UC’s unique connections to industry stakeholders and partners, to gain access to additional learning/training and working opportunities.
In both situations, your clinical work will enhance your employability and ensure you have the right mix of skills, knowledge, and experience to move seamlessly into your chosen career.
Career opportunities
There is currently a severe shortage of experienced and qualified medical sonographers in the world; and with an ever-increasing aging population, the deficit is expected to get worse.
Currently, there has never been a better time to consider a career as a medical Sonographer, especially one with UC qualification. Our smaller, more personal study environments offer students the chance to get a more tailored training experience resulting in a higher level of qualified graduates.
A career as Medical Sonographer will allow you to work in the following areas in both Australia and overseas.
- Public Hospitals
- Private Hospitals
- Private Radiology Practices
- Community Health Care Services.
Course-specific information
Students must have achieved either a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science OR A bachelor’s degree with the successful study of two units of anatomy and physiology at bachelor’s degree level.
Students must also complete 2000 hours of supervised ultrasound experience for at least two years, under the supervision of an ASAR accredited sonographer.
Professional accreditation
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is accredited by the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
A) a completed bachelor degree in medical radiation science or
B) a completed bachelor degree in any field and successful completion of at least two units of degree level anatomy and physiology
Applicants who do not meet the minimum of two degree level units of anatomy and physiology can meet these requirements by completion of the following units (as non-award study):
- 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
- 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology
Further information on non-award study is available from https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-now/cross-institutional-and-non-award-applications
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
Additional admission requirements
This course requires the completion of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound experience under the supervision of an Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) accredited sonographer. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position, however for non-medical imaging applicants early skill development will be provided to assist in finding a suitable training position.
In considering applying for this course, please refer to additional important information regarding the clinical training aspects of the course. https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/documents/Graduate-Diploma-in-Medical-Ultrasound-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (361JA) | 24 credit points
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Course duration
2 years part-time. Due to accreditation requirements the course cannot be completed in less than 2 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course will be able to: 1. Apply and synthesize knowledge of the physical principles and instrumentation and skills in the use in medical ultrasound equipment; |
UC Graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC Graduates are lifelong learners: Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 2. Recognise and describe the stages of embryonic development; | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. |
| 3. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, normal variants and pathology that is depicted in medical ultrasound; | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. |
| 4. Apply and demonstrate knowledge in ultrasound scanning techniques, image and information acquisition in medical ultrasound examinations; | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 5. Practice as a beginning level sonographer in medical ultrasound examinations; and | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; Communicate effectively; Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; Be self-aware; and Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 6. Critically evaluate their own sonography practice skills and undertake ultrasound examinations in a professional, safe and ethical manner. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; Communicate effectively; Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; an Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound | GradDip MedUltrasound |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Email: Health.Student@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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