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Master of Medical Radiations in Nuclear Medicine

Written by clinical experts, the Master of Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine) is designed to facilitate entry into the nuclear medicine profession. Nuclear medicine is an exciting and expanding branch of modern medicine and medical imaging that uses radioactive sources to diagnose and treat illness and injury.

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Date: Thursday 20 August
Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Location: Manton Rooms, Building 11

Course Overview

The Master of Medical Radiations in Nuclear Medicine (MMRNM) is a 72-credit point coursework degree. The degree prepares qualified and capable graduates to assume practice as Nuclear Medicine Scientists, able to work alongside nuclear medicine specialists in the delivery of nuclear medicine services in public and private nuclear medicine centres locally, nationally and internationally.


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


Continuous clinical attachments are a key feature of the MMRNM and the clinical hours within this course, are greater than those within other entry to practice Nuclear Medicine courses. Clinical placements are in large teaching hospitals and private practices to ensure students gain the best opportunities. In addition placements are available in rural settings, interstate and overseas.

How to apply for this course

The MMRNM 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 a online application form as well as the Master of Medical Radiations Supplementary Form. In addition, applicants must complete a visit to a clinical centre.

Applicants can contact any nuclear medicine department to arrange a time to visit, or contact one of the sites we have arranged as noted on our Nuclear Medicine Site Visit list.

This course is available to international students who wish to study in their home country.

For details of admission requirements please visit the Course Finder.

Course Structure

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 MMRNM must also complete the following requirements and details will be provided in your 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
Equipment

Whilst on clinical placement, all students enrolled in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Science must wear a personal radiation monitor issued by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). This device is issued at no cost to the student, however students must pay for a replacement if their monitor is damaged or lost.

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

Administrative inquiries: radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au
Academic inquiries: liz.parkinson@med.monash.edu.au (Course Convenor)

About Nuclear Medicine:

The following websites will provide you with information about nuclear medicine:

Victorian Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
Society of Nuclear Medicine (USA)
British Nuclear Medicine Society
European Society of Nuclear Medicine