This degree offers extensive practical learning, coupled with the support and mentoring from award-winning teaching staff and academics.Our on-campus facilities, which include x-ray suites, mean you will get plenty of practical experience, ensuring you graduate career-ready. This will be complemented by more than 1,800 hours of practical work placements in Adelaide metropolitan areas, rural and interstate settings, where you will practice the skills learned in class.Medical imaging professionals (diagnostic radiographers) are responsible for producing high quality medical images using various technologies and types of radiation to monitor and diagnose injuries and illnesses. Their work includes general radiography such as x-rays, fluoroscopy, theatre or emergency imaging.With a suite of state-of-the-art imaging facilities located on-campus, it’s easy to see why this degree is so highly regarded both nationally and internationally.During your first year you will focus on basic sciences at the core of the study and practice of medical radiation science. You will cover a range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiation physics. These core subjects offer an introduction to medical radiation and the scientific principles surrounding it.Applying these concepts to professional practice occurs through clinical placements, which begin in your second year and continue through third and fourth year.
Career outcomes - :In Australia, growth for medical radiation science professionals has been on the rise with career prospects continuing to look very strong, with an expected 11,000 job openings over the next five years.1 You should enjoy working with people, with technology, helping sick or injured people, working a variety of hours, be interested in the human body, being challenged by new ideas and being part of a team.Medical imaging professionals work in a variety of settings, including:
hospitals
private practices
the Defence Force
medical equipment companies
research and development.
