University of Canberra
Master of Medical Imaging
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 2.5 Years
Uniquely blends cutting-edge radiologic science with immersive clinical experience, preparing graduates to lead innovation in diagnostic healthcare.
Course overview
The UC Master of Medical Imaging course offers an accelerated learning program that condenses a comprehensive three-year course into an internationally recognised Medical Imaging qualification in only 2.5 years.
Highly focused, engaging and interactive, the UC Master of Imaging course will help you become proficient in diagnostic radiography, graduating six months earlier, thus gaining a highly competitive advantage over other similar courses elsewhere.
Successful completion of the course will allow you to apply for registration to practice as a Diagnostic Radiographer from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) and you’ll be ready to forge ahead in your career as a competent and professional diagnostic radiographer.
The UC Master of Medical Imaging is an approved program of study by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA), allowing graduates to gain registration as a diagnostic radiographer for employment in both public hospitals and private radiology practices in any state or territory in Australia and around the world.
The course is highly career-focused and includes ongoing Work Integrated Learning (WIL), offering specialised opportunities across multiple fields of diagnostic radiography, such as general radiography, mammography, angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and medical ultrasound.
Study a Master of Medical Imaging at UC and you will:
- Gain advanced knowledge of scientific principles and concepts of all medical imaging techniques.
- Operate diagnostic radiographic instrumentation to optimise image quality and minimise radiation dose or other potential patient hazards.
- Understand protocols and methods associated with diagnostic and interventional radiographic examination procedures.
- Learn anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiation protection, biology and dosimetry relevant to diagnostic radiography.
- Become familiar with normal and abnormal imaging appearances within current diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Understand the role of a diagnostic radiographer within the wider healthcare team in Australia and internationally.
Key facts
15th February, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Master of Medical Imaging, students must complete 72 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth three credit points.
Students must pass 63 credit points as follows:
- Computed Tomography
- Imaging Anatomy
- Imaging Pathology
- Informatics and Image Processing
- Medical Imaging Project Design
- MRS Residency 1 (six credit points)
- Physical Principles of MRS
- Radiation Biology and Dosimetry
- Radiographic Imaging 1
- Radiographic Imaging 2
- Medical Radiation Science Residency 2 (nine credit points)
- Medical Imaging Research Project A (zero credit points)
- Medical Imaging Research Project B (six credit points)
- MRS Practicum 3
- Specialised Planar Radiographic Imaging
- MRI and Ultrasound
- Radiographic Image Interpretation 1
- Radiographic Image Interpretation 2
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- A completed bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- A minimum of two degree-level units of anatomy and physiology.
Assumed knowledge
Assumed knowledge for entry is introductory psychology, introductory physics and introductory statistics at the bachelor's degree level.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible, you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this cours,e please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previous studies or professional work experience that is relevant to your intended field of study at UC, you can gain credit towards your degree. This reduces the number of units you must take to complete your course, meaning you could finish your studies sooner and save money too.
For more information, please get in touch with the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the physical principles, radiographic imaging techniques and protocols, radiation safety and clinical information management systems and synthesise this with the requirements of safe professional practice and patient care.
- Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge of the sciences, technology and socio-cultural dimensions that underpin the practice of medical imaging.
- Synthesise and apply, in an ethical and culturally safe manner, diagnostic radiographic procedures and protocols and radiation dose optimisation for safe professional practice; and implement quality assured work health and safety practices.
- Interpret, justify and communicate complex information and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team using a whole person-centred approach and reflective practice to deliver high-quality healthcare.
- Systematically analyse and critically appraise information from multiple sources; demonstrate knowledge of research design, methods and analysis that apply to practice and use specialised knowledge to design, implement and present research outcomes.
Career outcomes
A UC Master of Medical Imaging qualification is a globally recognised and respected degree that will allow graduates to progress competently and confidently into a career in any of the following positions:
- General radiographer
- Mammographer
- Angiographer
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiographer
- Computed tomography (CT) radiographer
- Clinical educator
- Clinical researcher
- Research manager
- Vendor application specialist
- Sonographer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying place in 2026:
- Fee per unit: $4,812.50
- Fee per annum: $38,500
- Full-course fee: $115,500
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
