X-ray Image Interpretation - M4020
Graduate certificate
Expand your clinical expertise and x-ray analysis skills with our new graduate qualification that builds on your previous knowledge and professional experience. It’s ideally suited for rural and remote general practitioners and radiographers, nurse practitioners, ED radiographers and general radiographers, paramedics, physiotherapists and podiatrists.
Extend your X-Ray Image Interpretation abilities through a methodological approach to image analysis in an emergency or trauma setting.
Build upon your clinical expertise and learn how to interpret radiographic images involving trauma, injury or disease in adult and paediatric patients. Complementing your existing knowledge, you’ll be able to make informed, evidence-based findings following trauma to the musculoskeletal system, chest and abdomen. You can also complete an elective unit relevant to your clinical practice.
You’ll develop important clinical judgement and decision-making skills to shape your future practice. Boost your confidence in emergency image interpretation and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
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. |
Duration |
0.5 years (full time) 1 year (part time) |
Start date |
First semester (February) and Second semester (July*) *Part-time only |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of X-ray Image Interpretation |
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 degree with a high pass (55%) average, in a health discipline leading to registration or accreditation by a recognised professional body as either a general practitioner, radiographer, physiotherapist, podiatrist, chiropractor, paramedic practitioner or a nurse with an advanced qualification leading to registration and or recognition as a nurse practitioner.
International students located in Australia wishing to study this course must hold professional registration to practice in Australia and have the appropriate visa to allow full-time or part-time study. All other international students are only able to study this course in their country of residence. Students located outside Australia must also hold professional registration to practice in their country of residence.
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 will need a minimum of two years equivalent full-time work experience in a cognate discipline and evidence of current engagement in Clinical Practice in the area of specialisation.
The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map.
Making the application
Future students
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.