Applicants must:
have completed a recognised higher education program at Bachelor degree level or higher from a recognised higher education institution, and have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (credit average) or international equivalent, together with:
the following pre requisite courses successfully completed within the last 10 years from a recognised higher education institution:
Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor's degree must complete Section A of the additional information form to confirm the Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Pathology (or Pathophysiology) content. Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor's degree with no clinical placements embedded in the program must also:
OR
Note: Applicants are advised that the program requires the completion of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound experience. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to acquire the scanning experience.
* 4.5 units is equivalent to 12.5% of a full year load.
If you are a medical radiation or other allied health professional and want to broaden your career prospects, this master degree may be for you.
In just three years of part-time study you will extend your knowledge, practical skills and understanding of medical sonography, with the opportunity to learn advanced clinical skills, or pursue research. This is great news for students who want to study in among work and other life commitments, giving you the freedom to learn wherever, whenever.
General sonographers require highly developed technical skills and a strong understanding of physics, anatomy and pathology for the examination of body parts such as internal organs, blood vessels, musculoskeletal systems, reproductive organs and pregnancies.
Practical learning is a major focus, with students embarking on 2,200 hours of ultrasound training and associated clinical placements. This degree in only offered online, with attendance at an on-campus final clinical assessment. It can only be studied part-time, over a minimum of three years.
This qualification may also suit qualified sonographers seeking to upskill in an area of interest.
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There is a current shortage of specialised sonographers in Australia and New Zealand.1 Sonographers require highly developed technical skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics, anatomy and pathology for examination of body parts such as internal organs, blood vessels, musculoskeletal systems, reproductive organs and pregnancies. As a graduate, you can find work as an accredited medical sonographer in metropolitan, rural and remote locations, across settings including:
