Radiography and Medical Imaging - M3006
Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) course develops skills to become a registered radiographer. Radiographers facilitate patient diagnosis and management by using X-rays – including CT scanning, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – to create diagnostic images for analysis and interpretation.
The program prides itself on the exceptional links it creates between the classroom and the clinical workplace. The practical skills you acquire will be reinforced by placements in a wide variety of clinical institutions, ranging from Victorian rural and regional hospitals to metropolitan Melbourne hospitals and private radiology practices.
In this course you will develop the expert skills to become a radiographer, enabling patient diagnosis and management by using X-rays - including general X-Ray, fluoroscopy, interventional imaging, CT scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (please note ultrasound generally requires post-graduate study)- to create diagnostic images for analysis and interpretation.
This is an integrated course in which radiographic physics, imaging technique and methods, radiologic biology and professional skills are closely related and integrated with clinical placements. You'll be instructed by experts in radiography, benefit from a thriving research environment, and have access to general radiography laboratories and the ultrasound skills lab.
You will gain core knowledge and competencies in the following areas:
- assessing and managing patients
- general radiography
- digital subtraction angiography
- computed tomography
- general ultrasound
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
The program incorporates clinical placements in each semester. It is characterised by innovative teaching approaches, including a computer-mediated case-based learning program to assist in clinical decision making; a personal learning and assessment system that includes a clinical e-portfolio; a clinical-relevant scenario-based program focusing on cultural, ethical and moral issues; and a simulated learning environment, where students engage with 'avatars' to support clinical training.
The Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Radiography (Honours) is accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee, of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for general (full) registration with a protected title of:
- medical radiation practitioner
- radiographer
- diagnostic radiographer OR;
- medical imaging technologist
from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (subject to English language requirements).
All students will be registered as student practitioners with the Medical Radiations Practice Board through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Discover Monash: Radiation Sciences, Radiography and Medical Imaging
Watch this video to learn more about our radiation sciences and radiography and medical imaging courses.
Deliver collaborative health care
Radiographers play an important role in diagnosis and treatment. But it takes a whole team of different health professions working together to get the best outcomes for patients.
Gain a global outlook
"I spent four weeks on placement at Warrington Hospital. It was amazing to see firsthand how the profession differs in the United Kingdom, but also to realise there are such broad opportunities for students, like myself, when we graduate."
A day in the life of a radiography student
What's it really like to study radiography and medical imaging at Monash University? Follow a day in the life of third year student Ama and find out.
How do radiographers perform an x-ray?
Radiographers use medical imaging, like x-rays, to help diagnose injury or illness. Look inside our radiography skills lab on campus, as John and Susan show you how radiographers perform an x-ray.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Extra requirements for all applicants:
Police Check, Working with children check and Immunisation: Successful Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check, Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/checks and http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
Immunisation: Students must satisfy the Faculty's immunisation requirements.
Additional information:
Applicants must be 18 years of age by 31st March of the first year of the course, to meet the mandatory requirements for clinical placements. Underage applicants who can not meet this requirement are not eligible for an offer. Please refer to the mandatory compliance web page for additional information.
First Aid Course:
Students are required to undertake a Level 1 first aid course (including CPR) before undertaking clinical placements
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 develops professional expertise through studies in human biology, the digital technology underpinning radiography and medical imaging, radiographic and medical imaging science with extended periods of evidence based professional practice and research.
A. Human biology
B. Radiation physics and safety
C. Radiographic science and practice
D. Professional practice and research
Making the application
Future students
Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
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 is:
A$9,314
Note: see information on how average fee is 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.
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 fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.