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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

Industries

• Clinical research
• Education
• Health and safety
• Private practice
• Private, public and regional hospitals
• Software and equipment supply
• Support services

Further study

• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy