Diagnostic radiography is a growing field with the unique opportunity to mix technology and patient care in your everyday professional activities. If you have the corresponding mix of technical interest and good people skills then the Master of Medical Imaging will suit your career objectives. Specialised career opportunities exist for diagnostic radiographers in general radiography, angiography, mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and in medical ultrasound. Study a Master of Medical Imaging at UC and you will: gain advanced knowledge of scientific principles and concepts of all medical imaging techniques operate diagnostic radiographic instrumentation to optimise image quality and minimise radiation dose or other potential patient hazards understand protocols and techniques associated with diagnostic and interventional radiographic examinations procedures learn anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiation protection, biology and dosimetry relevant to diagnostic radiography become familiar with normal and abnormal imaging appearances within current diagnostic radiographic procedures understand the role of a diagnostic radiographer within the wider health-care team in Australia and internationally work with patient information management systems.

Career opportunities Graduates will be eligible to work as a diagnostic radiographer in both public hospitals and private radiology practices in any state in Australia and overseas.