Magnetic Resonance Imaging - M4019
Graduate certificate
With a contemporary and evidence-based curriculum, the Graduate Certificate of Magnetic Resonance Imaging will keep you up-to date with advanced and rapidly changing technologies in the field. Learning from experienced practitioners and leaders in medical imaging research, you’ll explore MRI and its application to clinical diagnostic imaging, and build to an advanced understanding of magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
Gain the clinical judgement, decision making and leadership skills to shape your future practice and take the next step in your career – whether that be progressing to a leadership role, engaging in research or developing new career pathways within your workplace.
Delivered fully online, this course is ideally suited to qualified medical radiation practitioners and sonographers, including radiographers, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine scientists, and other medical imaging professionals.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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| Note: | This course is completed online and does not require on-campus attendance at Monash University. This course is available to:
This course is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa. |
Duration |
1 year (part time) |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
The Graduate Certifcate in MRI expands your previous knowledge and professional experience. It’s ideally suited for:
- medical radiation science professionals (radiographers, radiation therapists and nuclear medicine scientists)
- professionals who use MRI as a research or clinical tool
- biomedical engineers wishing to undertake research and development in the field of MRI.
Internationally, professional bodies representing medical imaging scientists recognise the value of postgraduate study as a means of keeping pace with rapidly changing technology in this fields, as well as of enhancing capacity of graduates to engage in MRI research.
“MRI is a rapidly evolving, highly technical modality. All practitioners aspiring to work as part of a specialised MRI team must understand the principles and challenges faced. Graduate study in MRI at Monash University will equip you to understand these challenges.”
Richard McIntyre, Chief Radiographer, Monash Biomedical Imaging
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum credit average (60%) in a cognate discipline such as radiography, radiation therapy, sonography, nuclear medicine technology, and/or medical imaging.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Access to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging department is needed in order to successfully complete this course.
Applicants must provide documentary evidence attesting to Magnetic Resonance Imaging department access, such as a statutory declaration or a letter from their employer.
Please note:
This course is designed for qualified medical radiation practitioners and sonographers who are seeking to develop specialist skills in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
No, this course does not allow transfers
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time or 12 month part-time) course are:
A$15,550
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$31,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.