Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science)
Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science)
Medical radiation science enables health professionals to diagnose, treat and monitor medical conditions and provide cancer therapy. Rapid technological advances in these areas mean that the medical imaging and radiation-therapy sector is continuing to expand. This course comprises foundation studies required for medical radiation science practice – including medical physics,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Medical radiation science enables health professionals to diagnose, treat and monitor medical conditions and provide cancer therapy.
Rapid technological advances in these areas mean that the medical imaging and radiation-therapy sector is continuing to expand.
This course comprises foundation studies required for medical radiation science practice – including medical physics, anatomy, physiology and evidence-based practice – and a combination of subjects from science and health sciences that will give you a grounding in the healthcare environment.
The first year is interprofessional and taken with other health sciences and science students. From second year, you will specialize in one of two majors: Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy.
You’ll develop the ethical, medico-legal, cultural awareness and communication abilities needed to take responsibility for the care of individual patients.
You’ll undertake 45 weeks of clinical experience during the course, in hospitals, private practices and rural and regional sites.
This course is highly competitive and has limited places due to clinical placement requirements.
Medical Imaging
Medical imaging professionals work with sophisticated diagnostic imaging modalities – including computed and digital radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography and angiography equipment.
They produce images that are used to confirm or exclude a medical diagnosis, to advise on a treatment or illness, monitor patient progress, or provide medical screening.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapists have an integral role in the treatment, care and management of patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment, primarily in treating cancer types.
They use a range of complex technologies and equipment to design, develop and deliver radiation therapy treatment.
Career information
Careers
- Medical imaging professional
- Radiation therapist
- Clinical research
- Education
- Health and safety
- Private practice
- Private, public and regional hospitals
- Software and equipment supply
- Support services
Industries
Further study
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
REQUIREMENTS
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 7.0; Overall band score 7.0
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
