Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science in Medical Imaging University of South Australia - City East Campus, Australia

Unleash your unstoppable career in the rewarding and highly specialised field of medical imaging.

As a professional diagnostic radiographer, you will be prepared to work across general radiography practice, including x-ray, fluoroscopy, theatre or emergency imaging. You will be responsible for producing high quality medical images, using various technologies and types of radiation to monitor and help diagnose injuries and illnesses. You will also work as part of an interprofessional team to deliver life-changing outcomes for patients.

We offer South Australia’s only degree to become an accredited medical imaging professional, and will prepare you to confidently join the workforce through a mixture of practical, theoretical, and industry learning.

What you'll learn

Medical imaging professionals are responsible for producing high quality medical images using various technologies and types of radiation to monitor and help diagnose injuries and illnesses. Their work includes general radiography such as x-rays, fluoroscopy, theatre or emergency imaging.

Throughout your degree, you’ll learn how to produce optimal images using complex equipment while caring for patients. You’ll also complement your clinical skills with valuable interpersonal skills, such as communication and collaboration.

During your first year, you’ll focus on basic sciences at the core of the study and practice of medical radiation science. You’ll cover a range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiation physics. These core subjects introduce you to the scientific principles surrounding medical radiation.

You’ll apply these concepts to professional practice through clinical placements, which begin in your second year and continue through third and fourth years.

Throughout your degree you’ll take part in regular pre-clinical preparation workshops to further extend your skills as you move into advanced areas of practice.