Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)
University of Tasmania - Launceston
Overview
Medical radiation scientists provide vital diagnostic and treatment service as part of coordinated multi-disciplinary delivery, and are in high demand around the country, and overseas.
The full Medical Radiation Science program involves five years of study, commencing with your first two years at our Launceston campus where you'll be introduced to foundational knowledge and skills that you need to progress to the practical and specialised components of the course.
In your third and fourth year you will study at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales. This is where you will focus your studies on your specialisation of choice, Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, or Radiation Therapy. You will learn clinical knowledge and skills, get hands-on with equipment related to your specialisation, and undertake a number of clinical placements to apply your skills in real-world scenarios with real patients.
Your final year is a full year of professional placement, which can be at hospitals around the country including Tasmania where demand is very high. This continues your work integrated learning, so you graduate ready to be an effective contributor to an efficient healthcare system.
Upon graduation you will be prepared to work in either diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, or radiation therapy departments, providing diagnostic and treatment services that are an integral part of the healthcare system.
Potential Career Outcomes
Diagnostic Radiography
Graduates work as diagnostic radiographers/medical imaging technologists either in public hospitals or private radiology practices in any state of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in other countries. Other graduate opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in ultrasound or MRI.
The course is accredited by the AHPRA Medical Radiation Science Practice Board and graduates will be eligible for registration by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Graduates work as nuclear medicine scientists or CT radiographers either in public hospitals or private nuclear medicine practices in any state of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in other countries. Other graduate opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in ultrasound or MRI.
The course is accredited by the AHPRA Medical Radiation Science Practice Board and will be eligible for registration by the soon-to-be-formed national registration board.
Radiation Therapy
Graduates work as radiation therapists either in public hospitals or private radiation oncology practices in any State of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in any country. Other graduate opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in tomotherapy and IMRT.
The course is accredited by the AHPRA Medical Radiation Science Practice Board and graduates will be eligible for registration by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Postgraduate study
In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.9 | 99.9 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 89.67 | 89.67 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 79.45 | 79.45 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Tasmania website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Tasmania
Campus
Launceston
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
79.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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