Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
University of Sydney
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About
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to perform a range of medical imaging examinations, translating referrals into images that enable an accurate interpretation of a patient's condition. You will learn the knowledge and skills to acquire images with varied equipment ranging from small or mobile X-ray machines to larger units like MRI, CT and cardiac suites as well as attributes for patient care. Diagnostic radiographers work closely with radiologists in imaging and treating all regions of the body, and work with other medical specialists such as surgeons, cardiologists and as part of emergency medicine teams to perform imaging during operations and acute care. Radiography is a physically demanding profession and will require you to be able to move and handle patients and large motorised equipment.
Areas of study
Anatomy, biological sciences, equipment and imaging techniques, image processing/data science, pathology, physics, psychology, radiation biology.
Career opportunities
Diagnostic radiographers in the hospital system, community health and private practice; clinical application specialist or researcher.
Professional recognition
Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Practical experience
Placements are required to fulfil accreditation requirements. You will complete clinical placements in your second, third and fourth years. Placements are integrated into the course and may take place during holiday periods and will be undertaken in both city and regional/rural areas. You will be responsible for additional costs including accommodation and travel.
For information on Health Sciences placements, visit the Work Integrated Learning website. Call the Manager, Work Integrated Learning, on (02) 9351 9833 to discuss any queries or concerns about clinical placements. All queries will be treated as confidential.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Physics.
Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.
Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.
Guaranteed selection rank (domestic students): This course does not have Guaranteed Entry The indicative* selection rank for domestic students is 96.00 or higher.
Information for international students may differ and International students should refer to the University course website.
*An indicative selection rank is provided because this course has limited places and/or additional admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Sydney website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
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Global mobility/international experience
At the University of Sydney, every undergraduate student has access to global opportunities. These opportunities may include overseas field schools, global professional placements, and student exchanges (one-year, single semester and shorter-term durations) with more than 300 partner universities worldwide.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) courses are short, on-demand and workshop-supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. Zero credit point OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) will be required to take 12 credit points of OLE units during their studies.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.