Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)

Queensland University of Technology

This course is designed in consultation with clinical staff from industry, taught by registered radiographers with extensive experience, and incorporates hands-on experiences from your first year. Our simulation facilities feature virtual and hands-on equipment to offer you a learning experience that is only available at QUT.You will build confidence and gain experience in fundamental skills using specialist equipment on campus including digital radiography systems, general X-ray, mobile X-ray, mammography and dental. You will also access the anatomy laboratory and pathology specimen museum, and will develop competency in computer systems and software used in the industry.Placements in hospitals include shifts in areas such as theatre, emergency and intensive care. These varying environments allow you to experience a range of different cases and work with patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. You will start supervised clinical experience during first year, with significant time in the third and fourth years. Placements are offered across public and private hospitals, and a range of imaging facilities throughout Queensland and some interstate sites. These varying environments will allow you to experience patients with different case histories and diverse cultural backgrounds.

Faculty of Health

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