Overview

Using x-rays and other equipment to take images of people's injuries and possible diseases you will learn how to perform radiography and understand how CT scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, contribute to patient diagnosis and treatment.

In this Medical Imaging programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury you will also develop the communication skills needed to deal with patients in a compassionate way.

To meet the demanding standards the profession requires, our degree combines clinical practice with theory to make your training more valuable and assist with the transition from trainee stage to becoming a qualified Medical Radiation Technologist.

Career opportunities

This globally-recognised qualification enables you to register with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board to practice as a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) in public or private hospitals and health care facilities in New Zealand.

After one year's work experience in New Zealand, graduates can work as a MRT in the United Kingdom and Australian health systems

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Clinical Practice

Medical Imaging Science

Radiographic Technique

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Specialist Modalities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application deadline: 1 August

Language

English

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60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Medical Imaging View 4 other Bachelors in Medical Imaging 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:

14 credits at Level 3 in each of:

English or an *approved literacy subject

science or mathematics (preferably physics or mathematics)

one other subject from the list of approved subjects* (preference given to physicis, biology, chemistry and mathematics)

as well as Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26572 NZD / year

≈ 26572 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8570 NZD / year

≈ 8570 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Fee: $8,570 - $9,535 per year

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 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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