Master of Medical Sonography (Cardiac)

This degree is the only one of its kind in South Australia, and UniSA is the only university in Australia to offer a full-suite of accredited postgraduate sonography degrees.

We have a well-established history of teaching sonography and are recognised both nationally and internationally for our sonography specialisations.

Benefit from the flexibility that comes with online learning - we offer accessible digital learning facilities and dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way. Together with practising teaching staff who are experts in their field, you are assured the very best in academic resources, learning facilities and support.

You can also use this qualification as a pathway to further research studies. Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented in South Australia, with 100 per cent of our assessed research rated as world-class or above.1 We are fast becoming a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors that will drive Australia's future, such as health and biomedicine. It's a very good time to choose UniSA for your postgraduate study.

12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.

Through a combination of theory and practice you will gain advanced technical skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics, anatomy and pathology. You will focus on the cardiovascular system including estimation of cardiac pressures and congenital heart disease.

You will acquire:

• advanced knowledge in a specialist area of medical sonography
• critical thinking and analytical skills for effective practice as a medical sonographer
• foundational research knowledge.

You can choose to study areas of your interest, including management and ethics, or research.

You will also be required to complete at least 2,000 supervised cardiac scanning cases (verified by an ASAR accredited sonographer or equivalent).

There is a current shortage of specialised sonographers in Australia and New Zealand.1 Sonographers require highly developed technical skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics, anatomy and pathology for examination of the heart. As a graduate, you can find work as an accredited medical sonographer in metropolitan, rural and remote locations, across settings including:

• private and public medical imaging departments
• specialist areas including cardiac laboratories and cardiology practices
• hospitals
• tertiary education providers.

As a masters graduate you may also choose to pursue a career in research and can further your studies with a Masters by Research or a Doctor of Philosophy qualification.

1Parliament of Australia, Diagnostic imaging workforce.