Master of Medical Imaging Science
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What you’ll study
The Master of Medical Imaging Science is an advanced practice postgraduate coursework degree for medical imaging professionals. The course develops leadership knowledge and skills to implement new and optimised imaging techniques to improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
You will complete core units that cover the state of the art in medical imaging technology and image data handling and analysis. Electives are based on your chosen specialisation and areas of particular interest. In the final semester capstone unit you will use all your skills to develop an evidence-based practice change proposal in the area of your specialisation.
Unit of study table: Medical Imaging Science
For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook
Explore your options
Browse the various subject areas you can choose within this degree.
2027 tuition fees
This is the indicative annual tuition fee (per calendar year), based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points. The degree requires 72 credit points in total.
Important fee information
For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you pay the full cost of your course, which depends on your course and the year you commence your study. As a domestic student, you can apply to defer payment through a FEE-HELP loan.
Your Fees Explained
This is an estimate
This is an indicative amount based on 1 year of full-time study i.e. 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.
Additional costs, fees and incidentals
For most courses, there are other costs in addition to the tuition and/or student contribution amount, such as the Student Services Amenities Fee. Some are significant and can include course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Other costs may include application fees and credit card surcharges.
Entry requirements
Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
Admission to candidature for the Master of Medical Imaging Science requires one of the following qualifications, awarded in the fields of Medical Imaging Sciences, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine:
- A master's degree; or
- a bachelors degree with a credit average; or
- an honours bachelor’s degree; or
- completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma or graduate certificate in this discipline; or
- qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to one of the above;
and
- current unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or equivalent international registration.
- evidence of any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
For domestic applicants, the Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme and the Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme are available for eligible applicants. Please refer to the SSHS Medical Imaging Science Special Admission Pathways Guide for definitions and information on facilitated entry schemes.
English Language Requirements
Mandatory for course entry
How to apply
Before applying
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Apply early as applications can close prior to the advertised closing dates if course capacity is reached.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program
Domestic students may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. For information on how to apply, see here.
