Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
The Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) aims to advance the knowledge, skills, and attributes of medical radiation professionals in their field of specialisation, and to broaden their exposure to the wider field of health sciences. The graduate certificate is embedded within the Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science) and is the baseline entry level program for the Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences). Students who successfully complete the graduate certificate with a credit average are eligible to articulate to graduate diploma or master’s course with full credit for their study.
Units of study
Full units of study list
- BACH5042 - Teaching Clinical Reasoning
- BACH5085 - Clinical Teaching and Supervision
- BACH5116 - Developing eLearning in Health Contexts
- MRTY5024 - Current Issues in Medical Radiations
- MRTY5039 - CT Applications
- MRTY5040 - CT Practice I
- MRTY5041 - CT Practice II
- MRTY5042 - Digital Communications in Med Radiations
- MRTY5043 - Directed Studies A
- MRTY5044 - Directed Studies B
- MRTY5051 - MR Theory
- MRTY5052 - MR Applications 1
- MRTY5053 - MR Applications 2
- MRTY5056 - Patient/Practitioner Communication
- MRTY5058 - Quality Management in Medical Radiations
- MRTY5087 - Advanced MR Theory
- MRTY5090 - Advanced Multiplanar Anatomy A
- MRTY5091 - Advanced Multiplanar Anatomy B
- MRTY5098 - Radiographic Image Interpretation A
- MRTY5099 - Radiographic Image Interpretation B
- MRTY5100 - Radiographic Image Interpretation C
- MRTY5106 - Breast Imaging
- MRTY5107 - Brachytherapy: Principles and Practice
Further course information
Study plan
You will follow a prescribed course of study with a total 24 credit points (cp) incorporating three core units of study (18cp) and one elective unit (6cp).
Graduate opportunities
Graduates carry out a range of procedures in their specialised field with a higher degree of ability than is expected from the graduate qualified practitioner; write coherently and logically; translate their learning to the workplace and take a place as a senior practitioner; and apply informed critical thinking to their professional activities.
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
Applications for the Sydney Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science) are made through the Faculty of Health Science. On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day in November of the previous year. This course is not offered in the July semester intake.
Admission requirements
In order to qualify for admission, applicants must have one of the following:
* A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
* Other evidence of general and professional qualifications
and/or experience, to satisfy the Faculty that the applicant
possesses the educational capacity to pursue graduate
studies, and satisfy such additional requirements for
admission to the program, if any, as may be prescribed by
the Faculty.
Students who entered the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) with an undergraduate diploma or less will be required to achieve at least a credit average to be able to articulate to the Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences). Acceptance into the MRS graduate program and articulation from any level of the program to any higher level is at the discretion of the academic advisor and program coordinator. The lower level award will be relinquished on achieving the higher award; however, full credit transfer will be given for the 4 units of study completed in the Graduate Certificate or the 6 units completed in the Graduate Diploma, leaving only a further four or two units of study respectively to be completed to achieve the Masters.
International students
How to apply
Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the Faculty of Health Sciences, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent). Applications are to be made online. This course is not offered in the July semester intake.
This course does not meet the CRICOS requirements for obtaining an Australian student visa, however international students can complete the course by distance modules from their home country.
Admission requirements
In order to qualify for admission, applicants must have one of the following:
* A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
* Other evidence of general and professional qualifications
and/or experience, to satisfy the Faculty that the applicant
possesses the educational capacity to pursue graduate
studies, and satisfy such additional requirements for
admission to the program, if any, as may be prescribed by
the Faculty.
Students who entered the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) with an undergraduate diploma or less will be required to achieve at least a credit average to be able to articulate to the Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences). Acceptance into the MRS graduate program and articulation from any level of the program to any higher level is at the discretion of the academic advisor and program coordinator. The lower level award will be relinquished on achieving the higher award; however, full credit transfer will be given for the 4 units of study completed in the Graduate Certificate or the 6 units completed in the Graduate Diploma, leaving only a further four or two units of study respectively to be completed to achieve the Masters.
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount
*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount not available for Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences).
Annual review
Annual review not available for Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences).
*(2)Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
This 2012 tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents
International students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students
This 2012 tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework or http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research
In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.