Master of Medical Sonography (Vascular)

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 apply your learned expertise to explore the circulatory system for signs of disease or obstruction.

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 vascular scanning cases (verified by an ASAR accredited sonographer or equivalent).

There is a current shortage of specialised sonographers in Australia and New Zealand.1 Vascular sonographers require highly developed technical skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics, anatomy - specialising in the circulatory system including the arteries and veins that carry blood around the body. As a graduate, you can find work as an accredited medical sonographer in metropolitan, rural and remote locations, across settings including:

• vascular laboratories
• hospitals
• private practice
• tertiary education providers.

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

1Parliament of Australia, Diagnostic imaging workforce.