Master of Medical Ultrasound

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Medical Ultrasound aims to produce postgraduates with the skills and knowledge needed to undertake medical ultrasound at an excellent standard, while supporting them to develop academic skills necessary for ongoing professional development.

Charles Sturt University is a major provider of medical imaging practitioners in Australia, preparing radiographers and nuclear medicine technologists through the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Students also have the opportunity to develop their academic skills to enable them to undertake a lifetime of professional development in the field and become familiar with the research methods available in the area of medical imaging.

The Master degree comprises the Postgraduate Diploma subjects and an additional year of part-time study involving a dissertation relating to medical ultrasound.

Professional recognition

Students are eligible to become an Accredited Medical Sonographer (AMS) through the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) at the completion of the eight Graduate Diploma subjects. The Master degree has also been accredited by the ASAR.

Credit

Credit will be given to students who have relevant postgraduate equivalent qualifications. This is usually assessed on an individual basis.

Australian School of Medical Imaging

CSU is the preferred university for graduates of the Australian School of Medical Imaging (ASMI) to complete their sonography studies.

ASMI students who have successfully completed the Intensive Sonography Introductory Program (ISIP) will gain the equivalent credit of two 8 point subjects.

Graduates of ASMI's Graduate Program of Medical Ultrasound (GPMU) will gain the equivalent credit of four 8 point subjects.

Bridging and enabling programs are available through CSU to assist with the assumed knowledge for the course. For more information contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 or make an online enquiry

Residential school

There is a compulsory five-day residential school, which is held in Wagga Wagga, usually during April of each year.

In addition, there is an optional two-day introductory residential school held in Wagga Wagga in February.

Attendance at the residential school occurs during enrolment in PHY541 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation.