Overview

Throughout the Medical Imaging from Deakin University you will learn authentically in our world-class medical imaging labs, which have the same capabilities used in real medical imaging clinics.

Clinical placements each semester start right from your first year and are based in metro, rural and regional settings. You will gain valuable clinical practice in clinical centres and hospitals, and in our medical imaging training unit, giving you diverse experience and skills that ensure you graduate career-ready and eligible for registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (diagnostic radiographer).

Want to gain the knowledge and clinical expertise to launch your career as a registered diagnostic radiographer?

Through this highly specialised course you will develop an understanding of medical radiation science that informs principles of medical images and biological sciences. You will explore important professionalism, communication, ethical and legal aspects of healthcare.

Using the latest equipment, you will learn basic X-ray techniques before advancing to more complex medical imaging procedures such as:

general radiography
digital vascular imaging
mammography
computed tomography (CT)

Career opportunities:

You will be eligible to receive AHPRA registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner, with a division/registration type of Diagnostic Radiographer, General. This AHPRA registration enables graduates to work as a diagnostic radiographer in a range of settings, such as:

small regional clinics
large metropolitan imaging departments
hospitals and specialist medical facilities in Australia

You could find yourself working in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department. As a graduate, you will be eligible to work as a skilled practitioner across the broad range of diagnostic medical imaging, including:

general radiography
CT fluoroscopy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Radiation Science

Medical Imaging Practice

Principles of Advanced Modality Imaging

Practice Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 097569A Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Prerequisite subjects: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 22 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or at least 30 in Maths: Further Mathematics.

ATAR: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Personal statement: If you wish your professional, work, life or community experience to be considered you are required to complete and submit a personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45800 AUD / year

≈ 45800 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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