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The Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) provides you with the knowledge and skills to use the latest technology to produce high-quality medical images that can assist medical specialists and practitioners to describe, diagnose, monitor and treat a patient’s injury or illness.

During this four year degree, you will:

• develop a comprehensive understanding of diagnostic radiography including imaging technology, radiographic science and radiographic evaluation
• undertake significant clinical and professional fieldwork opportunities, providing hands-on experience with real clients in a supervised environment
• develop the advanced technical skills required to operate high tech medical imaging equipment - ranging from small mobile X-ray machines to sophisticated cardiac units.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Studying diagnostic radiography gives graduates the opportunity to work in a range of settings, such as small regional hospitals, large metro imaging departments and private radiology centres. Career opportunities include:

• Imaging departments
• Intensive care departments
• Emergency departments
• Surgery theatre
• Private practice
• Research
• Education

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) is accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and is an approved program of study for general registration.

"Diagnostic Radiographer" is a protected title in Australia. Graduates of diagnostic radiography programs are required to register with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.

The current registration conditions for this degree program do not require any period of supervised practice after graduation.

Members of the public may make a notification to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) about the conduct, health or performance of a practitioner or the health of a student enrolled in this degree program.

Practitioners, employers and education providers are all mandated by law to report notifiable conduct relating to a registered practitioner or student.