Degree overview

Use advanced imaging technology to improve lives

You'll be prepared for a dynamic career using advanced medical imaging technology. You will develop essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills. Learn how to create medical images to diagnose and manage patient health to save and improve lives.

Career opportunities

Diagnostic radiographers play an important role in medicine and health care. They contribute significantly to improving community health.

You could work in private or public imaging departments, accident and emergency wards or operating theatres.

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82.5% employed within four months of graduating.

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85.8% of students rated learning resources positively.

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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

UAC Code , Program Code 40002

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 40002

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Program Code 40002

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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As a commencing student in this degree, you may be eligible for the new Tertiary Health Study Subsidy. To learn more and submit your application visit NSW Health.

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Course overview

You'll develop a strong foundation in physical, biomedical and behavioural sciences.

You will be able to enrol in a range of courses including:

  • anatomy and physiology
  • clinical education
  • patient care
  • clinical techniques and methods
  • medical imaging instrumentation
  • physics and radiation protection
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Work Integrated Learning

All diagnostic radiography students complete 40+ weeks of professional practice during their degree, starting in the first year. During your placement, you are mentored and supervised by qualified diagnostic radiographers. You may undertake placements in public and private hospitals and practices located in the Hunter Region, NSW, interstate or overseas. You will take part in metropolitan, regional and rural placements as part of this degree.

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Use advanced imaging technology to improve lives. At the University of Newcastle, we prepare diagnostic radiography students for a dynamic career using advanced imaging technology. Develop essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills and learn how create medical images to diagnose and manage patient health, combining sophisticated technology and medical expertise to save and improve lives.

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How to apply

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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