Medical Imaging (Honours) University of Auckland

Overview

The Medical Imaging (Honours) at the University of Auckland is the first undergraduate degree of its kind offered by a university in New Zealand. This comprehensive four-year qualification provides students with the clinical experience and theoretical knowledge required for a patient-centred career in the healthcare sector. Graduates are eligible for professional registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

Why Medical Imaging (Honours) at University of Auckland?

Students benefit from studying at New Zealand’s top-ranked university, gaining access to high-quality simulation labs and radiology departments. The programme is unique as the only honours-level degree in this field within the country. Throughout the course, learners receive direct support from experienced Medical Imaging Technologists in both hospital and private environments, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the profession.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 55214 per year
• National fee: USD 11545 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum begins with a foundational year in biological and physical sciences before moving into specialised medical imaging subjects. In the final year, students complete a research dissertation alongside advanced clinical practice.

Modules may include:

• Life! Origins and Mechanisms
• Biochemistry
• Physics for the Life Sciences
• Population Health
• Cellular Processes
• Chemistry of the Living World
• Organ Systems
• Medical Imaging Science
• Mechanisms of Disease

Careers with Medical Imaging (Honours)

Graduates are equipped to work as Medical Imaging Technologists within public hospitals or private radiology practices. Initial roles typically focus on general radiographic imaging, such as X-rays, with further opportunities in computed tomography and mammography. The degree also provides a pathway into specialised fields, management, or academic research.

Potential career roles include:

• Medical imaging technologist
• Clinical applications training specialist
• Medical imaging department manager
• Mammographer
• MRI technologist
• Sonographer
• Nuclear medicine technologist
• Academic researcher