Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) (Conversion)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Conversion), offered by distance education, focuses on the techniques and equipment used in diagnostic radiography and in other imaging modalities, to prepare graduates for a career in this highly technical area of healthcare.

CSU's Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Conversion) course allows qualified radiographers who hold non-Australian qualifications and whose qualifications are not recognised as being an Australian three-year, full-time degree equivalent or qualified diagnostic radiographers with an academic qualification of three years full-time equivalent, for example the Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) previously awarded by Charles Sturt University, or equivalent to upgrade to academic degree level.

Due to the diverse range of primary academic qualifications and experience possessed by applicants, there are three levels of entry.

The course does not include a clinical practice competence requirement.

Your course is recognised by industry

The academic content of this course may be considered by the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) in application for a Statement of Accreditation. Graduates may be eligible to practise in Australia providing they are able to gain the Statement of Accreditation and meet the AIR clinical practice competence requirements. Inquiries regarding this statement must be directed to the Australian Institute of Radiography.

Professionals teaching you

The course is taught by dedicated professionals with many years of collective experience in clinical radiography.They are accredited radiographers, qualified physicists and sonographers.

Credit

Applicants who have completed recognised academic courses in specialist areas of Medical Imaging, in addition to their basic qualification, may seek credit for some subjects in the course.

This course offers a maximum credit package of 128 points for prior qualification, with two levels of entry.

Candidates who satisfy the credit entry requirements at Level 1 will be granted a credit package of 96 points and be required to complete 96 points of study (equivalent to 12 subjects) to qualify for the award.

Candidates who satisfy the credit entry requirements at Level 2 will be granted a credit package of 128 points and will be required to complete a further 64 points of study (equivalent to eight subjects) to qualify for the award.

Assessment of entry level

Level 1 entrants
All applicants must have successfully completed an academic course of study in Medical Imaging, and be qualified radiographers with at least two years of clinical experience. Applicants who do not hold the Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) awarded by Charles Sturt University, or an equivalent Diploma from another Australian institution, will be assessed by CSU as having an academic base qualification of standing less than an AQF Diploma. Upon admission, all students are awarded a credit package of 96 points for their prior qualification.

Level 2 entrants
Applicants must hold the Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) awarded by Charles Sturt University, or an equivalent Diploma from another Australian institution, and be qualified radiographers with at least two years of clinical experience. Holders of approved overseas qualifications may also be eligible to study the course. Upon admission, all students are awarded a credit package of 128 points for their prior qualification.

Additional admission requirements

Refer to the workplace learning section for information on:

• English language requirement
• Immunisation
• National Criminal Record Clearance
• Senior First Aid Certificate

No Residential Schools

There are no residential school requirements for this course. Students will not be required to attend practicums or lecture/tutorial sessions at the University.

Course structure

HLT330 Research Methods in Health Sciences
MRS203 Imaging Anatomy
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points)
MRS233 Digital Image Processing and Informatics
MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection
MRS432 Computed Tomography
MRS434 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points)
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points)

Directed subject that may be offered in the Medical Imaging conversion at the discretion of the Courses Director:
MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound

Bridging subject that may be required to be completed by the student in the Medical Imaging conversion at the discretion of the Courses Director. This subject will be required to be completed before the standard enrolment pattern above:
PHY100 Medical Radiation Physics (16 points)

Enrolment pattern

The Courses Director will assess all applicants’ previous study to determine the level of credit that will be awarded and the subject required to be undertaken so to complete the degree on an individual basis.

A typical credit pattern for credit of 96 points, part-time enrolment pattern – 3 years to complete, is:

96 points Credit – (96 points to complete) – DE Mode
Session 30
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points) (commence)
MRS233 Digital Image Processing and Informatics
Session 60
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points) (complete)
MRS203 Imaging Anatomy

Session 30
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points) (commence)
MRS432 Computed Tomography
Session 60
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points) (complete)
HLT330 Research Methods in Health Sciences

Session 30
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points) (commence)
MRS434 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Session 60
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points) (complete)
MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection

96 points Credit – (96 points to complete) – Internal Mode – February Commencement
Session 30
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points) (commence)
MRS233 Digital Image Processing and Informatics
MRS432 Computed Tomography

Session 60
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points) (complete)
MRS203 Imaging Anatomy
MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection

Session 30
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points) (commence)
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points) (commence)
MRS434 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Session 60
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points) (complete)
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points) (complete)
HLT330 Research Methods in Health Sciences

96 points Credit – (96 points to complete) – Internal Mode – July Commencement
Session 60
MRS203 Imaging Anatomy
MRS360 Radiation Dosimetry, Biology & Protection
HLT330 Research Methods in Health Sciences

Session 30
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points) (commence)
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points) (commence)
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points) (commence)

Session 60
MRS211 Imaging Pathology (16 points) (complete)
MRS370 Radiologic Imaging 2 (16 points) (complete)
MRS341 Image Interpretation & Correlation (16 points) (complete)

Session 30
MRS432 Computed Tomography
MRS233 Digital Image Processing and Informatics
MRS434 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Applicants who are graduates with a Diploma level qualification from Nanyang Polytechnic College, Singapore, will be offered the following due to prior credit arrangements that have been established with Nanyang Polytechnic College.

Nanyang Polytechnic College Credit – 160 points (32 points to complete)
Only offered to applicants with a Diploma level qualification in medical imaging / diagnostic radiography from Nanyang Polytechnic College, Singapore

Part-time Enrolment Pattern – 1 year to complete
Session 30
MRS432 Computed Tomography
MRS233 Digital Image Processing and Informatics
Session 60
MRS426 Diagnostic Ultrasound
HLT330 Research Methods in Health Sciences

Professional recognition

There is no requirement for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) to be accredited with the Australian Institute of Radiography.

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold CSU's Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging) or an equivalent Diploma from another Australian institution and be qualified radiographers with at least two years of clinical experience. Holders of approved overseas qualifications may also be eligible to study the course.

Physical capability

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Conversion) course involves physical demands on students, particularly in clinical placements. These demands include lifting of patients and equipment, moving equipment, standing and walking for most of the working day and looking at monitor screens and bright light x-ray viewing boxes.

Any students who believe that they may have difficulty with these requirements are advised to contact the Course Coordinator or the Student Equity Officer via info.csu on 1800 334 733 before enrolling.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
  or
• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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