The Bachelor of Medical Imaging has been developed to equip you with the latest knowledge in medical radiation science, and train you in techniques like ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). You will learn in our state-of-the-art facilities and take part in clinical placements in metro, rural and regional settings to ensure you graduate career-ready. This course will allow you to work as a registered diagnostic radiographer anywhere in Australia.

Want to gain the knowledge and clinical expertise to launch your career as a registered diagnostic radiographer?

Through this new and highly specialised course, you will develop an understanding of medical radiation science that informs principles of medical images and biological sciences, as well as important professionalism, communication, ethical and legal aspects of healthcare that will support your future career.

Using the latest equipment, you will learn basic X-ray techniques before advancing to more complex medical imaging procedures such as:

• general radiography
• digital vascular imaging
• mammography
• computed tomography (CT)
• general ultrasound (U/S)
• magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Clinical placements will be a core part of your study and start in your first year. A clinical placement model has been designed specifically for the course in association with metropolitan, rural and regional hospitals, and medical imaging clinics throughout Australia. You will gain valuable clinical practice in clinical centres and hospitals, as well our state-of-the-art medical imaging training unit, giving you diverse experience and skills.

Take advantage of Deakin’s state-of-the-art facilities. Our medical imaging practical labs replicate real-world medical imaging clinics – two of the main X-ray examination rooms even include ceiling and floor-mounted imaging systems. The medical imaging labs are fully X-ray operational, so you will constantly be preparing yourself for your future with practical knowledge and skills.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue a career as a registered diagnostic radiographer. You could find yourself working in a radiology department in a hospital, private radiology practice or health department. As a graduate, you will be eligible to work as a skilled practitioner across the broad range of diagnostic medical imaging, including:

• general radiography

• CT fluoroscopy

You will be eligible to receive AHPRA registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner, with a division/registration type of Diagnostic Radiographer, General. This AHPRA registration enables graduates to work as a diagnostic radiographer in a range of settings, such as:

• small regional clinics
• large metropolitan imaging departments
• hospitals and specialist medical facilities in Australia