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University of Tasmania

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Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 9 years full-time
Course Code
53I
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (completed in the past two years)

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2023, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 75.20. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

To be eligible for an offer, you must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

This course does not admit students on the basis of VET / TAFE study. You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

  • Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made

You must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

This course does not admit students on the basis of work and life experience. You can enquire online for advice on available pathways and alternative course options.

Subject Prerequisites

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

  • General Mathematics (MTG315120) or equivalent or higher

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above. If you have not met any of these prerequisites you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Launceston

What you will learn

  • 1 Integrate and apply principles and practices of health and medical radiation science to clinical practice and patient care.
  • 2 Critically analyse aspects of health and medical radiation science and engage with scholarly literature to inform evidence-based practice.
  • 3 Communicate effectively as a health science professional, to convey complex ideas to a range of audiences using a variety of communication media
  • 4 Operate ethically and display professionalism as an effective member of a healthcare team in real-life professional situations
  • Career pathways

    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.

    Professional Accreditation

    The 53I course does not provide professional accreditation. The CSU program is an accredited course for each of the three specialisations. Consultation and course mapping ensures that students undertaking the UTAS pathway meet the CSU accreditation requirements for first year.

    The 53I course does not provide professional accreditation. The CSU program is an accredited course for each of the three specialisations. Consultation and course mapping ensures that students undertaking the UTAS pathway meet the CSU accreditation requirements for first year.

    Course structure

    If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here - this helps you plan what units to enrol in and when.

    Credit for prior study or work

    Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at University of Tasmania.
    74.8%
    Overall satisfaction
    82.8%
    Skill scale
    62.6%
    Teaching scale
    95.5%
    Employed full-time
    $70.4k
    Average salary