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Medical Radiation Science
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)

  • ID:UOSA610220
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

  • Recent secondary education
    • Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent

AND

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR

  • Higher education study
    • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
    • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR

  • Vocational Education and Training (VET)
    • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR

  • Work and life experience
    • Qualify for Special Entry, or
    • Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
    • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

English requirements

  • IELTS total 7.0

Course Information

This is the only degree of its kind in South Australia, preparing you for a rewarding career in the highly specialised field of nuclear medicine.

Nuclear medicine technologists are responsible for preparing and administering radioactive substances, called radiopharmaceuticals, to evaluate the function of an organ or body system to diagnose and/or treat disease.

As a nuclear medicine student, you will learn from award-winning teachers. Further practical experience is gained during 1,750 hours of clinical placement, complemented by an in-depth theoretical component.

With a suite of specialised equipment and computer systems to acquire patient images and analyse data, it’s easy to see why this degree is so highly regarded both nationally and internationally.

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

In Australia, growth for medical radiation science professionals has been on the rise with career prospects continuing to look very strong, with an expected 11,000 job openings over the next five years.1 You should enjoy working with people, with technology, helping sick or injured people, working a variety of hours, be interested in the human body, being challenged by new ideas and being part of a team.

Nuclear medicine professionals work in a variety of settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • private practice
  • medical equipment companies
  • research and development.

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