Master of Medical Ultrasound

This course is aimed at health care professionals who are working in clinical ultrasound for a minimum of three days per week and who wish to develop proficiency in the provision of medical ultrasound and obtain further training in the area of medical ultrasound research. The first two years of the course provide a sound knowledge and understanding of embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology as a solid foundation to ultrasound methodology. The areas of practice covered include abdominal, breast, thyroid, reproductive, obstetrics, musculoskeletal, paediatric, neonatal, post-operative and vascular ultrasound. The final year focuses on research skills. Career opportunities Medical ultrasound and research careers. Professional recognitions Registration with the Australasian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Domestic students only
Minimum entrance requirements Applicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in radiography and medical imaging or equivalent. Applicants holding degrees in other related areas (such as medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or other health sciences) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. Prior to admission to the clinical ultrasound units (from second semester onwards), applicants must provide evidence verifying that they are actively engaged in supervised clinical ultrasound for the equivalent of three days a week. The university does not accept any responsibility for finding clinical placements. Special application requirements Applicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in Radiography and Medical Imaging or equivalent. Applicants holding degrees in related disciplines (such as Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine or other Health Sciences) will be assessed by the admissions teams on a case-by-case basis