Job Guide

To become a medical imaging technologist you usually have to study science at university with a major in medical imaging. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your VCE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics and physics are normally required. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change. In some circumstances applicants who meet the academic criteria will also be required to complete a questionnaire and attend an interview.

Degree Courses:

Monash University - Clayton Campus:

• Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging, 4 years full time

RMIT University - Bundoora Campus:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations), majoring in medical imaging, 3 years full time

Swinburne University - Hawthorn Campus:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), majoring in medical imaging, 4 years full time

Additional Information:

Following graduation, medical imaging technologists need to complete a year of clinical practice in an accredited radiology department. On successful completion of the year, the graduate must apply for accreditation from the Australian Institute of Radiography, and also apply to the relevant state or territory regulating authority for registration or licensing to practise as a medical imaging technologist.