Medical Radiation Science

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• Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)

Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)

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Start your studies in Tasmania, then gain experience and complete your degree in New South Wales

Practical learning with real equipment

Get a hands-on education with real imaging and treatment equipment, delivered by experts in the field

Undertake a full year of professional practice

Your final year is conducted in a hospital or private practice, providing genuine professional development

Learn to provide vital diagnostic and treatment services

The Medical Radiation Science program involves five years of study. Your first two years are at our Launceston campus, where you'll be introduced to foundational knowledge and skills that you need to progress to the practical and specialised components of the course.

You'll undertake your chosen specialisation in either diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, or radiation therapy in your third and fourth year at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales. This is where you learn clinical knowledge and skills, get hands-on with equipment related to your specialisation, and undertake a number of clinical placements to apply your skills in real-world scenarios with real patients.

Study options in this degree

After completing two years of core learning at the University of Tasmania, you will commence with Charles Sturt University, choosing a specialisation and study units directly related to Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy.

Diagnostic Radiography specialisation

Learn to work as a diagnostic radiographer, producing high quality medical images that assist healthcare professionals to describe, diagnose, monitor and treat a patient’s injury or illness. You'll learn to use a range of medical imaging technology including general X-rays, CT, angiography and mammography.

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging specialisation

Studying Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging involves the preparation and administration of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. You'll learn to use a range of imaging technology including the gamma camera, SPECT, PET, CT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT and radiopharmacy.

The skills you develop in this specialisation are used to diagnose conditions related to the function of the body, targeting a particular organ of interest.

Radiation Therapy specialisation

Radiation therapy involves the design and delivery of treatment plans for people diagnosed with cancer, and other pathological conditions. You'll learn to use advanced computer software to design treatment for cancer patients, as well as how to utilise advanced technologies, including linear accelerators to implement those treatment.

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Career opportunities

This degree prepares you for work in either Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, or Radiation Therapy departments. You’ll provide diagnostic services that are an integral part of the health care system.

Diagnostic Radiography

Diagnostic Radiography graduates can work in public hospitals or private radiology practices anywhere in Australia. You can also apply to work in other countries. Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in ultrasound, MRI, or other specialist fields.

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging graduates can work as nuclear medicine scientists or CT radiographers in any state. You can also apply to work in other countries. Other opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education. Graduates of this specialisation can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in ultrasound or MRI.

Radiation Therapy

As a Radiation Therapist, you can work in a range of larger public and private hospitals, and smaller private facilities. You can also apply to work in other countries. Other opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.

Overall, Medical Radiation Science graduates are in high demand around the country, especially in Tasmania. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2025.^{^}

15.1%

Medical Imaging Professionals

Predicated job growth to 2025

Strong

Medical Radiation Therapist:
Future Demand

National Skills Commission - 2021 Skills Priority List (June 2021)

Strong

Nuclear Medicine Technologist:
Future Demand

National Skills Commission - 2021 Skills Priority List (June 2021)

^{^} National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.