Bachelor
The full Medical Radiation Science program involves five years of study, commencing with your first two years at our Launceston campus where you'll be introduced to foundational knowledge and skills that you need to progress to the practical and specialised components of the course.
In your third and fourth year you will study at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales. This is where you will focus your studies on your specialisation of choice, Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, or Radiation Therapy. You will learn clinical knowledge and skills, get hands-on with equipment related to your specialisation, and undertake a number of clinical placements to apply your skills in real-world scenarios with real patients.
Your final year is a full year of professional placement, which can be at hospitals around the country including Tasmania where demand is very high. This continues your work integrated learning, so you graduate ready to be an effective contributor to an efficient healthcare system.
Upon graduation you will be prepared to work in either diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, or radiation therapy departments, providing diagnostic and treatment services that are an integral part of the healthcare system.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 83.55. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
To be eligible for an offer, you must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.
This course does not admit students on the basis of VET / TAFE study. You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
You must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.
This course does not admit students on the basis of work and life experience. You can enquire online for advice on available pathways and alternative course options.
To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above. If you have not met any of these prerequisites you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.
This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
Diagnostic Radiography
Graduates work as diagnostic radiographers/medical imaging technologists either in public hospitals or private radiology practices in any state of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in other countries. Other graduate opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in ultrasound or MRI.
The course is accredited by the AHPRA Medical Radiation Science Practice Board and graduates will be eligible for registration by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Graduates work as nuclear medicine scientists or CT radiographers either in public hospitals or private nuclear medicine practices in any state of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in other countries. Other graduate opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in ultrasound or MRI.
The course is accredited by the AHPRA Medical Radiation Science Practice Board and will be eligible for registration by the soon-to-be-formed national registration board.
Radiation Therapy
Graduates work as radiation therapists either in public hospitals or private radiation oncology practices in any State of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in any country. Other graduate opportunities include management, research, industry (application specialists) and higher education.
Graduates from this course can qualify for further study and training to enter a career in tomotherapy and IMRT.
The course is accredited by the AHPRA Medical Radiation Science Practice Board and graduates will be eligible for registration by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Postgraduate study
In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
The 53I course does not provide professional accreditation. The CSU program is an accredited course for each of the three specialisations. Consultation and course mapping ensures that students undertaking the UTAS pathway meet the CSU accreditation requirements for first year.
The 53I course does not provide professional accreditation. The CSU program is an accredited course for each of the three specialisations. Consultation and course mapping ensures that students undertaking the UTAS pathway meet the CSU accreditation requirements for first year.
If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here - this helps you plan what units to enrol in and when.
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.