University of Melbourne
Master of Clinical Ultrasound
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
Provides students with the expertise and confidence to perform and interpret complex medical ultrasound cases within their clinical practice.
Course overview
Delivered 100% online, the Master of Clinical Ultrasound provides a diagnostic-level knowledge base in valve assessment, complex cardiovascular pathology, comprehensive reporting and a focus on transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE).
Who is this course for?
This program is designed for medical professionals who wish to obtain further expertise in ultrasound for clinical practice. It is particularly valuable for rural/remote practitioners, anaesthetists, GPs, emergency physicians, surgeons, cardiologists and other medical specialists. Tailored to the needs of medical professionals, the course’s flexible online delivery allows you to continue practising while you study.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Master of Clinical Ultrasound degree, you must complete 12 subjects (150 points). Each subject is worth 12.5 points.
Core subjects
- 3-D Echocardiography and New Technologies
- Congenital, Obstetric and Medical Conditions
- Advanced Case Studies Practicum
- Principles of Ultrasound Heart Scan
- Advanced Anatomy and Doppler Analysis
- Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology
- Applications of Echocardiography
- Advanced Echocardiography Interpretation
- Research Methods and Ultrasound Literature
Electives
Complete three of the following:
- Doppler Echocardiography
- Ventricular Function
- Ultrasound Guided Procedures
- Abdominal and Peri-Arrest Ultrasound
- Obstetrics Gynaecology and Practicum
- Vessels, Nerves, Lungs and Musculoskeletal
Entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have one of the following:
- A Doctor of Medicine or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (or equivalent).
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in allied health, nursing, physiotherapy, or science.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including a recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test.
If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall, with no band less than 7.0.
- TOEFL - 94+, with writing 27, speaking 18, reading 13, listening 13.
- Pearson - 72+, with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60.
- Cambridge - 185+, with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other's skill.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning). Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound Degree should have acquired:
- A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice in the discipline of Clinical Ultrasound.
- Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to learning in the discipline of Clinical Ultrasound.
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound Degree will have developed:
- Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge of clinical ultrasound and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship.
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established the practice of clinical ultrasound.
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
- Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship.
Career outcomes
As clinical ultrasound technology becomes more widely accessible, medical professionals with relevant knowledge are increasingly sought after. This program can help you develop the skills to undertake clinical ultrasound confidently within your existing practice.
This course does not qualify you to be a sonographer. It is for those medical health practitioners who wish to incorporate ultrasound into their practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year fee in 2026: $24,992 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total course fee in 2026: $38,738 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
