University of Canberra

Course Details

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

Course Description

Diagnostic radiography is a growing field with the unique opportunity to apply both technical interests and people skills on a daily basis. Our Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) is designed for you to work as a diagnostic radiographer in both public hospitals and private radiology practices nationally and internationally. Study a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) at UC and you will: gain a high level of ethical and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures learn to effectively function as part of a health care team acquire and apply clinical reasoning, treatment and evaluation skills to basic and life sciences develop skills to undertake all routine diagnostic radiographic procedures learn to operate diagnostic radiographic instrumentation to optimise image quality and minimise radiation dose or other potential patient hazards develop skills in designing, implementation and management of quality assurance programs for medical imaging applications acquire professional attitudes and attributes as a reflective practitioner.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
42month

Career outcomes

Career opportunities General radiography Angiography Mammography Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging Medical ultrasound




Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) University of Canberra