Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science

Career opportunities

Medical Imaging specialisation

Graduates work as diagnostic radiographers / medical imaging technologists either in public hospitals or private radiology practices in any state of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in any country. Following successful accreditation of the new course by the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR), graduates will be eligible for a Statement of Accreditation from the AIR and be eligible for registration by the soon-to-be-formed national registration board.

Nuclear Medicine specialisation

Graduates work as nuclear medicine scientists either in public hospitals or private nuclear medicine practices in any state of Australia. Graduates can also apply to work in any country. Following successful accreditation of the new course by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) graduates will be eligible for a Statement of Accreditation from the ANZSNM and be eligible for registration by the soon-to-be-formed national registration board.

Radiation Therapy specialisation

Graduates of the Radiation Therapy specialisation may find employment as radiation therapists in public hospitals or private radiation oncology practices in any state of Australia, as well as overseas. Career options may also include specialisation in areas such as tomotherapy and IMRT. Graduates will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA).