Master of Radiography overview
The Master of Radiography is an excellent way for professionals or aspirants to enrich their careers. Institutions like the University of Sydney offer ample opportunity to complete professional and clinical placements to broaden or develop deep industry knowledge.
These programs provide accreditation from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia, taking two years of full time study to complete or longer if part time. Some programs like those offered by the University of Queensland offer potential completion times of one and a half years. Students can expect to take multiple units in clinical radiography studies, advanced practice, bio sciences, professional practice in radiography and more, making it a comprehensive program.
Employment options
Graduates are well equipped to work as radiographers due to the advanced knowledge attained and professional certification. As radiographers, they can expect to work closely with patients while using cutting edge technology to examine whatever ails them. Companies like Voyager Imaging strive to connect radiographers with radiologists in an effort to connect the field and provide a higher standard of care for patients.
Scholarships and funding
General scholarships like the ECIG Scholarship Program or Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowsinitiative are the best way for radiography graduates to acquire funding for their efforts. The prerequisites for these can be steep or outright inaccessible, however. The Thai Government Scholarship, for instance, is exclusively for Thai students studying in Australia. Others like the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund require applicants have a descendent who fought in WWI. Students are thereby advised to pay careful attention to these prerequisites, as they often extend beyond GPA.
Prerequisites and selection process
There are several requirements for entering these courses. Using the University of Queensland’s as an example, students should normally have:
- A bachelor degree in biomedical engineering, computer science, medical radiation or discipline to be approved by faculty
- A graduate certificate in a relevant field
- Two years of work experience
Other programs merely require a nonspecific bachelor degree. The University of Sydney only asks that applicants have a 4.5 GPA attained throughout any discipline. It is advised that students prepare by reviewing the course guide provided by each institute for guidelines on what to study before commencement however, as the content could otherwise prove overwhelming.