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Medical Imaging Major: Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science)

  • Bachelor

Medical imaging professionals utilize advanced diagnostic imaging technologies to produce images for medical diagnoses, treatment advice, and patient monitoring. This major is part of the Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
MJRU-MRSMI

About this course

Overview

Medical imaging professionals work with sophisticated diagnostic imaging modalities - including digital radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography and angiography equipment.

They produce images that are used to inform medical diagnoses, advise on treatments or illnesses, monitor patient progress or provide medical screenings.

To study this specialisation, you will need to apply for the Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science).

This major sits within our Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science).

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered someone with work and life experience if:

You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

How we define 'experience'

'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

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You're considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

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What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply discipline knowledge to undertake medical imaging procedures in a safe and effective manner; develop clinical practices using evidence-based research
  • think critically and reflectively about factors for safe and effective patient outcome delivery including clinical information, physical parameters, and patient, equipment and environmental conditions
  • apply an inquiring approach to the management of patients and the assessment of medical imaging procedure requirements and outcomes through identification, access, evaluation and synthesis of information from credible sources
  • communicate effectively and appropriately with different workplace, healthcare and patient groups, taking into account age, health condition and socio-cultural background
  • use equipment/instrumentation knowledge and available clinical information to assess the medical imaging procedure required to appropriately address the clinical challenge/question, recognising the advantages and limitations of available equipment/instrumentation to provide a safe and effective patient outcome
  • assess and critically evaluate information independently to remain informed and advance practice
  • demonstrate cognisance of current international standards and practices within the profession and apply these clinically
  • manage patient care in a manner that promotes respect for individuals, is socio-culturally sensitive and ethically appropriate
  • work effectively, ethically and cognisant of medico-legal boundaries within the interprofessional healthcare team; take responsibility for own actions

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

## How to applyPlease review information on how to apply for the campus of your choiceApply now * The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.The information on this page may be subject to change. In particular, CurtinUniversity may change the content, method or location of delivery or tuitionfees of courses.While Curtin uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information providedon this page is accurate and up to date, errors and omissions sometimes occur.Curtin makes no warranty, representation or undertaking (expressed or implied)nor does it assume any legal liability (direct or indirect) for the accuracy,completeness or usefulness of any information.View courses information disclaimer. * Curtin course code: MJRU-MRSMI * Last updated on: 14 October 2025

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