Master of Diagnostic Radiography
- Ranked 2nd in Australia for Life Sciences and Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
- Ranked 18th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
What you’ll study
The Master of Diagnostic Radiography is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a diagnostic radiographer. Over two years you will gain the skills to use the latest technology to produce high-quality medical images that can assist medical specialists to describe, diagnose, monitor and treat injury or illness. This program is accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and is an approved program of study for general registration. Graduates of this program will be eligible to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
You will study core units in biosciences, diagnostic radiography, and clinical and professional practice units which you must pass in order to continue your studies. You will also complete a capstone project and 770 hours of professional practice in the form of clinical placements across both the public and private sectors.
Unit of study table: Diagnostic Radiography
This program is directed by Mrs Susan Said.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
| Domestic applications | Application dates Applications open - 1 July of the preceding year Application close - 31 October of the preceding year Early offers: A small number of rolling offers released to applicants with high academic merit Offers released: December - January |
| International applications | Application dates Applications for 2026 will open in mid-2025. Application close - 31 July of the preceding year Offers released: Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program. |
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
Download the graduate entry masters admissions guide (pdf, 148KB) for more information on the admissions process for domestic and international applicants.
NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy
Domestic students may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. For information on how to apply, see here.
