Master of Medical Ultrasound

What you will study

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Ultrasound foundation studies, Part B. Applied ultrasound practice and Part C. Ultrasound research.

Part A. Ultrasound foundation studies

These studies will develop your understanding of the scientific and technical principles of diagnostic ultrasound scanning and scanning modes. You will develop an understanding of embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology as well as image evaluation skills related to cross-sectional and regional anatomy.

You must complete 12 credit points from the following list of units:

• Physics of medical ultrasound and instrumentation(six credit points)
• Embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology(six credit points)

Part B. Applied ultrasound practice

These studies address clinical competencies required for ultrasound practice. You will learn the sonographic scanning techniques, interpretational skills and standard protocols related to examinations of breast, thyroid, abdominal, reproductive system, obstetric, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems as well as the paediatric brain, hips and abdomen.

You must complete 36 credit points from the following list of units:

• Sonographic professional skills and sonography of the breast and thyroid(six credit points)
• Sonographic abdominal imaging(six credit points)
• Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system(six credit points)
• Obstetric sonography (six credit points)
• Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography(six credit points)
• Sonographic vascular and postoperative imaging(six credit points)

Part C. Ultrasound research

The focus of these studies is to develop the knowledge and skills to locate, critically evaluate and conduct research relevant to medical ultrasound practice. You will gain an understanding of research theories and methods for health research and will focus on a range of practical, technical and management issues associated with the conduct of scientific research. Access to academics and clinicians offering projects will support you during all stages of the inquiry process. You will gain theoretical knowledge of research design and methods used in undertaking research with the practical skills to conduct your own research.

• Designing and conducting health research(six credit points)
• Ultrasound research (six credit points)

Entry requirements

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in radiography and medical imaging with at least a 60% average.
• An approved workplace supervised ultrasound clinical training placement.
• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related science or health sciences with at least a 60% average. The related degree must include the study of "full-body" human anatomy and physiology. Applicants must also have passed physics at Year 12 or at the the tertiary level,, or have completed an equivalent physics bridging course.

English language requirements

For entry to Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed on their website.

If you've completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted as long as it was taken within the required time limits.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University, Australia.

Extra requirements

Applicants must be living in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, or Hong Kong while studying this course.

Inherent requirements

To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, which are called inherent requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a mastery of ultrasound knowledge and be able to reflect critically on ultrasound theory, practice and scholarship
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific concepts and principles underpinning ultrasound practice including optimisation of equipment, quality assurance and biological consequences
• Investigate, analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply the knowledge and understanding to ultrasound practice
• Assume the role of a qualified/accredited medical sonographer, capable of independent and collaborative clinical decision making to perform the appropriate ultrasound procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury
• Demonstrate and apply a knowledge of research principles, evidence based, reflective and ethical ultrasound practice, as well as lifelong learning skills
• Communicate their knowledge, findings and rationale underpinning these to the professional and lay community clearly, ethically and unambiguously.

Fees and CSP

Indicative 2026 first-year fee: $36,400 (domestic fee-paying).

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $12,500 (Commonwealth Supported Place).

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study (eight units).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the courses you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.