Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging)
Medical radiation science is a diverse, challenging and progressive field that combines science, health and anatomy/physiology. The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science from Charles Sturt University offers you the theoretical knowledge and professional skills to practise as a qualified medical radiation scientist. Taught by industry-based professionals, this medical radiation science…
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Medical radiation science is a diverse, challenging and progressive field that combines science, health and anatomy/physiology. The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science from Charles Sturt University offers you the theoretical knowledge and professional skills to practise as a qualified medical radiation scientist. Taught by industry-based professionals, this medical radiation science degree has a high success rate in industry employment.
You can also choose to specialise in one of three areas: nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, diagnostic radiography, or radiation therapy. You’ll enrol directly into your specialisation, but build a strong foundation of core knowledge in your first year.
Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
A career in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging is a fascinating intersection of radiation physics, radiopharmaceutical sciences, radiochemistry, human biology, pathophysiology, biomedical engineering, computer science, data analytics (radiomics and artificial intelligence), communication and patient care; high tech life-saving and life-changing healthcare. Further study and training will prepare you for a career in ultrasound or MRI.
Career opportunities
When you graduate you’ll be ready to work in public and private nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiography and radiation therapy facilities, as well as in management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Explore opportunities in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
Work as a nuclear medicine scientist either in public hospitals or private nuclear medicine practices anywhere in Australia. You will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. You can also apply to work in some overseas countries – like New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Graduates are employed as nuclear medicine scientists or CT radiographers in rural and metropolitan areas, and further study and training can set you up for a career in ultrasound or MRI.
Work in diagnostic radiography
Become a diagnostic radiographer/medical imaging technologist in a public hospital or private radiology practice. You’ll be ready to work throughout Australia, or some overseas countries – and you can boost your career prospects by registering with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. Further study and training will set you up for a career in ultrasound or MRI.
Become a radiation therapist
Explore a career as a radiation therapist in public hospitals or private radiation oncology practices anywhere in Australia, as well as overseas. You could also specialise in areas such as tomotherapy and IMRT. We are seeking course accreditation so graduates will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
REQUIREMENTS
Completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent; or
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies; or
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification; or
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification; or
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies; and
English Language Proficiency. An Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no score below a 6.0 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Charles Sturt University is dedicated to providing a degree and unique student experience unlike any other university in Australia.Charles Sturt is Australia’s leading regional university. Our approach to education, combined with hands-on experience in some of the top learning facilities, offers graduates the best opportunities to kickstart their careers. During your studies, you will gain valuable practical and relevant industry experience, to gain an internationally recognised qualification. It’s why we have the highest graduate employment rate of any university in Australia.Come and study with us in our friendly and vibrant student community where you will make real connections. With five regional campuses in unique environments that are full of native wildlife, studying with us offers an Australian experience like no other.If you are wanting to study online, we are Australia’s most experienced online university. We know study isn’t your only commitment and that’s why we make our online courses – undergraduate and postgraduate – super flexible. Studying an online degree allows you to work within your own time frame, wherever you may be. That is just one of the benefits of online education.
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