Medical Ultrasound - M6005
Professional entry master's degree
This course is designed for individuals wishing to become accredited Sonographers.
Please note, we have limited places in this course. Therefore, please submit your application and documentation as soon as possible so that your application can be considered. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on published entry requirements and their entire academic record. Meeting the minimum entry requirements and course specific prerequisites, does not guarantee selection. Please refer to the following link for further application guidelines.
Students can exit the course after 48 credit points (minimum 2 years of part-time study) with a Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound which meets the qualification requirement for accreditation as a Sonographer in Australia.
The final year of the course focuses on developing research skills via an ultrasound research project. Following completion of the two foundation units (SON4000 and SON4010) students must be engaged in supervised clinical ultrasound training practice for a minimum of 3 days/week (or equivalent). It is the student's responsibility to secure their own clinical training placement.
The course resources are provided mainly on-line. The material is structured to guide the student through study material on a weekly schedule. Applicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in Radiography or equivalent.
Applicants holding degrees in related disciplines (such as Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine or other Health Sciences) are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The Master and Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound are both accredited by the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Medical Ultrasound |
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Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
This course is available to:
- Domestic students studying in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, or Hong Kong
- International students living and studying offshore in New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong
- Holders of an Australia temporary visa (other than a student visa) that has a full study entitlement
This course is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in radiography and medical imaging with at least a 60% average.
And
An approved workplace supervised ultrasound clinical training placement
OR
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related science or health sciences with at least a 60% average. The related degree must include the studies of "full-body" human anatomy and physiology. Applicants must also have passed physics at Year 12 or at tertiary level or complete an equivalent physics bridging course.
And
An approved workplace supervised ultrasound clinical training placement.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Applicants are required to provide an ultrasound clinical placement support letter or other evidence that they have gained a supervised ultrasound clinical training placement. This placement must commence prior to the second semester of the course. To be eligible to complete the applied ultrasound practice units, students must be actively engaged in supervised ultrasound clinical training in the workplace for at least three days a week (or equivalent). Applicants must be living in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, or Hong Kong while studying this course.
Fitness for practice and professionalism
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations.
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, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map.
Making the application
Future students
Please refer to the following link for further application guidelines.
Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
Note: CSP places are subject to availability and eligibility at point of application.
Semester one (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M6005
Semester two (July)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M6005
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.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2025 for this 24 credit point (12 month part-time) course are:
A$6,500
The equivalent average fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2025 would be A$13,000.
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
The total fees for 2025 for this 24 credit point (12 month part-time) course are: A$17,800
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2025 would be A$35,600
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.
Fee information specific to this course
A limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available to eligible applicants. The CSP rates published in this guide are indicative and can vary depending on unit enrolment.
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.