Medical Radiation Science

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The Master of Medical Radiation Science is offered in five specialist areas: computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiographic image interpretation, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

In addition students may choose to enrol in the generic course rather than one of the specialisations. The generic Master of Medical Radiation Science course is aimed at radiographers, radiotherapists and nuclear medicine scientists.

Each specialisation and the generic course in this coursework Master program offers the choice between two study pathways. Students choose to follow either the research or the coursework option. The research option includes the study of subjects relevant to the specialisation, a research proposal and project. The aim of the research project is for students to complete a paper that is suitable for submitting to a publication / journal for peer-reviewed publication. Alternatively, the coursework option is intended for students who wish to focus on theory and practice subjects specific to their specialisation, but who do not wish to pursue the research project subjects. Students who choose this option still complete a research methodology subject.

This postgraduate course is designed for practising medical radiation scientists to advance both their technological expertise and academic understanding of the chosen specialisation, whilst continuing clinical work in these areas. The Australian Radiography and Nuclear Medicine professional bodies recognise the value of postgraduate study as a means of keeping pace with rapidly changing technology in these fields, as well as of enhancing research.

On completion of 64 points of study (including any credit granted), students may elect to exit the course with a Graduate Diploma. The Graduate Diploma does not include research project subjects generally found in the Master degree.

The on campus offering is open to international students only, with specialisations in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging only.

The specialisations:

* Master of Medical Radiation Science (Computed Tomography)


* Master of Medical Radiation Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)


* Master of Medical Radiation Science (Molecular Imaging)


* Master of Medical Radiation Science (Radiographic Image Interpretation)


* Master of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)


* Master of Medical Radiation Science - generic course

The 96-point Master of Medical Radiation Science program is made up of a generic Master of Medical Radiation Science course and specialisations in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radiographic Image Interpretation, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

Each is run by distance education mode. The CT and MRI specialisations comprise both DE and Internal programs, with the latter catering to targeted groups of international and domestic clientele. The generic course and each DE specialisation consist of core compulsory subjects, along with a small group of restricted electives.

In contrast to the specialisations, the generic course has only a small number of core subjects and a large number of restricted electives. The Internal versions of the CT and MRI specialisations only contain compulsory core subjects with no electives.

Group A Electives
BMS511 Processes of Pathology (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS580 Image Guided Therapy (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS513 Digital Imaging Technology (1)
MRS555 Advanced Principles in MRI* (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS565 Advanced Principles in CT* (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS575 Appendicular & Axial Skeleton Image Interpretation (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS554 MRI Practice & Trends* (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS564 CT Practice & Trends* (dual session, 1 + 2)
MRS574 Chest & Abdomen Image Interpretation (dual session, 1 + 2)
HLT511 Clinical Judgment & Decision Making (1, 2)
MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound** (1)
MRS432 Computed Tomography (a) (2)
MRS434 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (b) (2)

Group B Electives
HLT510 Clinical Issues in Health (1, 2)
HLT402 Learning in Health Contexts (1, 2)
HLT403 Clinical Teaching Techniques (1, 2)
HSM401 Perspectives on Health Care Systems (1, 2)
HSM402 Human Resources Management (Health Services) (2)
HSM404 Management of Health & Aged Care Services (1, 2)
HSM406 Resourcing Health and Aged Services (1)
PHL401 Critical Reasoning (1, 2)
PHL402 Ethical Theory (1, 2)
SSC502 Ethics, Law and Medical Science (1)
BMS513 Laboratory Quality Control (1)
MKT501 Marketing Management (1)
MGT501 Management Theory & Practice (1)
MGT536 Leadership and Entrepreneurship (2)
MGT540 Management of Change (2)
ITC411 Introduction to Information Technology (1)
ITC412 System Analysis PG (2)
ITC415 Programming Principles (1)
ITC423 Database Systems (1, 2, 3)
ITC431 Computer Networks (2)
ITC475 Ethics and Information Technology (1, 2, 3)

To ensure that academic standards in this program are maintained at a high level, strict prerequisite requirements will be applied to each applicant.There are three possible levels of entry into the Masters program: Level 1 (entry credit not required), Level 2 (16 point entry credit) and Level 3 (32 point entry credit). Applicants must generally be qualified radiographers or nuclear medicine technologists. However, in the generic course, radiation therapists are allowed entry at Level 1, and in the radiographic image interpretation specialisation, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chiropractics and podiatrists can enter at Level 1. Admission requirements vary for each entry level and also for each specialisation. Applicants must hold an appropriate two year diploma or a three or four year degree plus a minimum period of clinical work experience. For example in the generic course,Level 1 entry: * two years medical imaging / nuclear medicine / radiation therapy diploma plus three years clinical experience or * three year medical imaging / nuclear medicine / radiation therapy degree plus one to two years clinical experience Level 2 entry: * three year medical imaging / nuclear medicine degree plus more than two years clinical experience or * four year medical imaging / nuclear medicine degree with one year of clinical experience Level 3 entry: (offered under very strict guidelines) * four year medical imaging / nuclear medicine degree with more than two years clinical experience and have an active CPD portfolio including seminar / conference presentation, posters and publications. Applicants should contact the Program Leader for admission requirements specific to all specialisations. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 577 TOEFL iBT® test: 90 Technological Requirements Internet access CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students. The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems. Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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