Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) (International mid-year)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Applied advanced knowledge, attitudes and clinical skills to evaluate and implement modern and evolving imaging and treatment strategies as registered practitioners.
• Demonstrated the ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills to provide clear and coherent information and ideas to individuals, groups and healthcare teams.
• Demonstrated skills to design and undertake research and competently apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical reasoning to deliver safe and effective professional practice.
• Demonstrated professional and personal behaviours consistent with a commitment to legal and ethical behaviour, accountability in practice, and the promotion and development of the profession.
• Effectively used technology in clinical practice and professional education.
• Demonstrated the ability to take responsibility for reflection on their own clinical practice, and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the operation and clinical utility of advanced medical imaging techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

Additional selection criteria

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Students will complete approximately 42 weeks of practical experience throughout the program in a variety of settings both locally and nationally. Travel, accommodation and related expenses for clinical placements will be at the responsibility of the student.

Students will attend on-campus simulation classes in state-of-the-art training laboratories to prepare for, and supplement, the clinical placement experience.

Post-admission requirements

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee

Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (under AHPRA)

From 2026 onwards, a 2000-level course (currently unnamed Patient-Centred Care course) will replace MRSC2501. Students who have completed MRSC2501 will not be required to complete this new course.

From 2026 onwards, MRSC4080 will be replaced by an elective for students enrolled in the Graded Honours stream in Semester 1 Year 4. 

All students who complete the requirements of the program will be eligible for Ungraded Honours. High performing students (minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 at the end of Year 3) may be selected for admission into a Graded Honours stream. Positions within the Graded Honours stream are limited and entry is not guaranteed. Students selected into the Graded Honours stream are required to successfully complete 20 units of research courses as detailed in the Program Plan. The criteria for the determination of class of Honours are detailed in the Bachelor Honours policy [000990] section 5.2.2. Enquiries concerning eligibility for Graded Honours should be directed to the Program Convenor.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka institute.

During clinical placement students may be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months.  

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.