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Master of Medical Radiations (Medical Ultrasound)

The Master of Medical Radiations (Medical Ultrasound) program is designed to facilitate entry into the ultrasound profession. Medical Ultrasound is an exciting branch of medical imaging that uses high frequency sound waves to diagnose and help treat illness and injury.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 15 DECEMBER 2009

Course Overview

The Master of Medical Radiations in Medical Ultrasound (MMRMU) is a 72-credit point coursework program. The degree is designed to prepare graduates to assume practice as a sonographer, able to work alongside medical imaging specialists in the delivery of ultrasound services in public and private centres locally, nationally and internationally. 

The MMRMU is a two year, full time course.   The program comprises three semesters per year (including two summer semesters) offered by distance learning.  It is an intensive program that provides students seeking a higher level degree, with an enhanced curriculum informed by both evidence and contemporary practice. 

Continuous clinical attachments are a key feature of the MMRMU. Ultrasound placements are organised by the university (which is unique to this program) and may be located locally, in rural settings, interstate or overseas.

How to apply

The MMRMU is suitable for graduates of a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, science, neuroscience or other similar health related degrees. Applicants holding other relevant qualifications (e.g. radiography) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.

All applicants must complete an online application as well as the Master of Medical Radiations Supplementary Information Form.  In addition, applicants must complete a visit to an ultrasound clinical centre and undertake an interview as part of the selection process. 

Applicants can contact any ultrasound department to request a time to visit, or contact one of the sites we have arranged as noted on our Medical Ultrasound Site Visit list.

For details of admission requirements please visit the Course Finder

Course Strucutre

For details of the course structure please see the Postgraduate Handbook.

Course cost

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available in this course please see Course Finder for current fee information.

 

Additional Requirements

Students offered a place in the MMRMU must also complete the following requirements and details will be provided in the enrolment information pack or during orientation.

Police record check

Criminal records checks ('police checks') are required for students undertaking clinical placements. Students are required to obtain and pay for a police check on an annual basis, prior to undertaking their first clinical placement.  

Working with children checks

Working with children checks are also required for students undertaking clinical placements. Students are required to obtain and pay for a working with children check prior to undertaking their first clinical placement. 

Level 2 First Aid Certificate

All students must provide evidence of completion of a Level 2 First Aid course prior to undertaking their first clinical placement.  

Immunisation and Vaccinations

Students need to comply with confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests) and receive vaccines where the evidence indicates these are appropriate and there are not specific contra-indications in individual cases.

The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing their course. Immunisations recommended include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

Prospective students should note that upon enrolment, students are provided with detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effect that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care workers to practise their profession. Additionally, arrangements will be made by the faculty for students to have a personal consultation early in the first semester of their course, with a medical practitioner. At this time, a check for each student's immunity to diseases may be conducted and students may be offered advice and counselling about infectious diseases and their personal health.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit may be granted on the basis of prior learning.  Credit can be granted for no more than 50% of the total course credits.  More information can be obtained from the course administrator via email to radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au

Uniform

Whilst on clinical placements students will be required to wear a uniform comprising:

  • Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences chambray shirt
  • Navy blue / black trousers or skirt
  • Closed toe navy blue / black shoes
  • Student ID

Books

A prescribed list of books for each unit will be provided and students are encouraged to purchase these as they are referred to throughout the course. Books will be available for purchase from the Monash bookshop from first semester.  Limited copies of these books are available for loan from the Monash Libraries.

Transport and accommodation

If not covered by the clinical centre, students must pay all transport costs (e.g. public transport, petrol, parking etc) associated with clinical placements in year 1 and 2 of course.  Students must also pay for accommodation costs incurred in association with clinical placements in year 2. 

Further Information

  • About the course:

Administrative and application inquiries: radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au
Academic inquiries: paul.lombardo@med.monash.edu.au (Course Convenor)