Overview

Key Features

The Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) from Unitec Institute of Technology provides you with the clinical and theoretical knowledge to work as a medical imaging technologist (MIT).

To safely obtain images using radiation for diagnostic use, you need a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, and the medical radiation equipment and clinical techniques you will use in the industry.

We'll help you develop these skills so you complete your degree confident and work-ready. You'll also get an introduction to more advanced imaging systems.

Highlights

Leads to industry registration: once you've completed this programme you can apply for registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).

This programme is an internationally recognised qualification.

Highly qualified teaching staff with extensive first-hand experience of clinical provision and discipline need.

Accreditation

Accredited by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Practice

Structural Osteology and Arthrology

Imaging Science

Professional Practice

Radiation Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Medical Imaging View 24 other Bachelors in Public Health in New Zealand

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in two different approved subjects, and;

14 credits from up to two subjects

NB: Your 42 credits must also include 12 credits at Level 3 in English or a literacy-approved subject, Mathematics and one Science subject (physics preferred);

Be at least 17 years old by the time the programme begins;

Be able to participate in all clinical aspects of the programme;

Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form;

Provide two forms of ID and evidence of any name changes;

Consent to a police vet check;

Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact;

If required, participate in an interview;

If required, provide a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7100 NZD / year

≈ 7100 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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