Focus on.....Medical Imaging
Medical imaging technologists operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, such as MRI and Ultrasound, to produce radiographic images which are used in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease or injury. Below are links to the specialised medical imaging areas as detailed in the Good Universities Guide:
So, you want to be a Sonographer?
In Victoria students can study specific medical imaging courses (also known as medical radiography or medical radiations) at the following universities:
| INSTITUTION | COURSE | VCE PREREQUISITES | 2016 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| CQUM - Melbourne Campus | Medical Sonography | Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English. | 83.25 (M) |
Deakin University
G - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus | Medical Imaging | Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. | 77.45 (G) |
Monash University
C – Clayton Campus Ca – Caulfield Campus for first 3 semesters, and then Clayton for remainder of course | Radiography and Medical Imaging | Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology or Physics; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. | Selection based on the ATAR and interview (some students) (C) |
| Radiation Sciences | Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in any Mathematics. | 82.45 (Ca) | |
RMIT University
B – Bundoora Campus
| Medical Radiations (Radiography) | Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Biology or Chemistry; and Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. | Selection based on the ATAR and supplementary form (B) |
| Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine) | Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Biology or Chemistry; and Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. | Selection based on the ATAR and supplementary form (B) | |
| Medical Radiations (Radiation Therapy) | Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of Biology or Chemistry; and Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. | Selection based on the ATAR and supplementary form (B) |
For a comprehensive list of all courses that may have medical imaging units visit VTAC