Former student Daniel Kilgour talks about studying diagnostic radiography at the University of Sydney.
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The Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) provides you with the knowledge and skills to use the latest technology to produce high-quality medical images that can assist medical specialists and practitioners to describe, diagnose, monitor and treat a patient’s injury or illness.
During this four year degree, you will:
There are no majors for this course.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) is a four year full-time course which consists of 174 credit points of core units and 18 credit points of electives, including one International Health unit of study. You will complete 192 credit points to be awarded the degree.
An essential component of the course is the 48 week clinical education program commencing in the second year of your study, and continuing in the third and fourth year. You will undertake at least one rural or regional (non-metropolitan) clinical placement during the clinical program.
As a diagnostic radiography student, you will learn to work closely with other medical and allied health practitioners and to employ a range of technologies to produce medical images that can help provide an accurate diagnosis and sound patient care.
Explore the Medicine and Health Postgraduate Handbook to learn more about what you will study as part of this degree:
We're moving to the Camperdown campus in 2021, and we've begun the transition. In some semesters, students may have classes at both the Cumberland and Camperdown campuses in 2019 and 2020. Classes will be timetabled to allow students with a standard enrolment pattern to come to a single campus each day, where possible.
For example, the following units of study will be taught at the Camperdown/ Darlington:
| Year 1 Sem 1 |
BIOS1155 Structure, Function and Disease A BIOS1167 Foundations of Biomedical Science HSBH1003 Health, Behaviour and Society MRTY1030 Medical Radiation Physics |
| Year 1 Sem 2 |
BIOS1158 Structure, Function and Disease B MRTY1036 Health Physics and Radiation Biology |
| Year 2 |
All units of study based at Cumberland campus |
| Year 3 Sem 2 |
HSBH3001 Health and Indigenous Populations HSBH3009 International Health |
| Year 4 |
Some electives may be offered at Camperdown campus |
For further information about unit of study teaching locations, please refer to the Health Sciences Handbook.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | ||||
| 1 | 1 | Structure, Function and Disease A | Foundations of Biomedical Science | Health, Behaviour, and Society | Medical Radiation Physics | |
| 2 | Structure, Function and Disease B | Health Physics and Radiation Biology | Imaging Technology 1 | Foundations of Work Integrated Learning | ||
| 2 | 1 | Radiographic Science 1 | Radiographic Evaluation 1 | Image Optimisation and Processing | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 1 | |
| 2 | Radiographic Science 2 | Radiographic Evaluation 2 | Imaging Technology 2 | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 2 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Imaging Through the Lifespan | Radiographic Science 3 | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 3 | Health and Indigenous Populations | |
| 2 | Professional Issues and Leadership | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 4 | Select one from: FHS Abroad, Health and Globalisation; or International Health | Elective (as approved) | ||
| 4 | 1 | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 5 | Radiographic Evaluation 3 | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 6 | Elective | |
| 2 | Comparative Imaging | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 7 | Professional Project (Capstone) | Radiography Work Integrated Learning 8 | ||
Click here to download a full copy of the sample study plan with elective units.
Mathematics as well as one of either Biology, Chemistry or Physics is recommended.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) course does not have a guaranteed ATAR. The ATAR information provided is an indication only and the actual required ATAR for entry may be higher or lower depending on student demand and availability of places in the course each year.
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
The bridging course in physics may be beneficial for students commencing this course.
Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course.
If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.
An essential component of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) is clinical education. It provides an opportunity for the student to integrate the knowledge acquired in the professional units of study with the practical skills attained in the workplace. To broaden the student's clinical skills, candidates are placed in a variety of radiology centres to enable a breadth of experience in procedures, examinations and equipment.
In year 3 semester 2 candidates have the opportunity to take part in the FHS Abroad program which involves academic study and a four to six-week placement with non-government organisations and other development agencies in one of a small number of countries in South and South East Asia. This 6 credit point unit of study offers a hands-on understanding of global health challenges in an overseas community through work with two well established Australian volunteer agencies.
The
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) is accredited by the
Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and is an approved program of
study for general registration.
"Diagnostic Radiographer" is a protected title in Australia. Graduates
of diagnostic radiography programs are required to register with the Medical
Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
The current registration conditions for this degree program do not require any
period of supervised practice after graduation.
Members of the public may make a notification to the Australian Health
Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) about the conduct, health or performance
of a practitioner or the health of a student enrolled in this degree program.
Practitioners, employers and education providers are all mandated by law to
report notifiable conduct relating to a registered practitioner or student.
More information can be obtained from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Studying diagnostic radiography gives graduates the opportunity to work in a range of settings, such as small regional hospitals, large metro imaging departments and private radiology centres. Career opportunities include:
Honours can broaden your career options and is your pathway to a higher degree by research in the health sciences. Honours study allows you to specialise in an area of personal interest, develop your research skills and make a significant contribution to the development of knowledge within the profession. You will study under the supervision of an academic staff member.
Honours is available to diagnostic radiography students as an integrated pathway through the final three semesters of the degree. Students will receive an invitation from an academic coordinator to express their interest during the second semester of their second year. Entry into honours is competitive and based on students' past academic performance.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) who do not choose the honours pathway and wish to further their study in this area may consider the Master of Medical Imaging Science or Master of Health Technology Innovation.
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course, and the specific units of study in which you enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
Please note that for some courses there are additional costs in addition to the student contribution. Some of these additional costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Please consult the University's web page for more information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Students
The tuition fee for international undergraduate students is an indication of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 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. For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
