Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IHRS

Study as
Full-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): N/A
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

This program is for students of the University of South Australia studying in Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) with a competitive GPA.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

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This program is for students of the University of South Australia studying in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) with a competitive GPA.

Aim

The program prepares graduates who can work with an environment of rapidly changing technologies, with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable them to gain professional accreditation in the specialist field of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine). The program also provides research training to provide the basis for students to proceed to further study or a research career.

Content & Structure

The first two years of the program focus on the basic sciences which underpin the study and practice of medical radiation science. The third year focuses on the development of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes using an integrated approach with on-campus learning preceding clinical practice. The final year includes periods of consolidated clinical practice and pre-clinical workshops, and focuses on the development of skills in preparation to practice as a nuclear medicine professional. In addition Honours students will undertake research training.
144 units of study must be completed successfully to satisfy the award requirements.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country	HLTH 1063	4.5
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5
Human Physiology 100	BIOL 1049	4.5
Introduction to Medical Radiation Practice	RADY 1017	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pathology for Medical Radiation	MEDI 2006	4.5
Human Physiology 101	BIOL 1050	4.5
Physics for Medical Radiation 100	PHYS 1017	4.5
Medical Radiation Human Anatomy	HLTH 1026	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Fundamentals of Pharmacology	PHAR 2019	4.5
Physics for Medical Radiation 200	PHYS 2006	4.5
Nuclear Medicine Studies 1	RADY 2010	4.5
Human Anatomy 201 (Gross and Sectional)	RADY 2008	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practice 1	RADY 2013	4.5	Note(s): 1	Rule(s): 3
Nuclear Medicine Studies 2	RADY 3022	4.5
Physics for Medical Radiation 300	PHYS 2007	4.5
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences	HLTH 1049	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Elective		4.5
CT and PET Imaging	RADY 3032	4.5
Nuclear Medicine Studies 3	RADY 3023	4.5
Health Science Honours Preparation	REHB 3010	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Nuclear Medicine Studies 4	RADY 3024	4.5
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practice 2	RADY 3038	9	Note(s): 1
Specialised Medical Radiation	RADY 4023	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practice 3	RADY 4039	9	Note(s): 1
Nuclear Medicine Honours Clinical Practice 4	RADY 4041	4.5	Note(s): 1
Health Science Honours Thesis	REHB 4012	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Nuclear Medicine Honours Professional Entry Practice 1	RADY 4042	4.5	Note(s): 1
Nuclear Medicine Professional Entry Practice 2	RADY 4044	9	Note(s): 1

Rules & notes

Rules

1. To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.

2. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent students from completing the program.

3. Maximum credit allowed - normally up to two thirds of the total units of the program.

4. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practiced. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.

5. Participation is required in practical classes and clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.

Notes

1. The clinical courses (Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practice 2-4, Nuclear Medicine Honours Clinical Practice 4, Nuclear Medicine Professional Entry Practice 1-2 and Nuclear Medicine Honours Professional Entry Practice 1) form a significant part of the program and students are required to be reasonably fit to successfully undertake these components.

2. Students will be required to complete a clinical placement at a rural or regional location.

3. Students will be required to undertake clinical practice courses at scheduled periods across all seven study periods.

4. Attendance requirements apply to the clinical components of the program. Students enrolled in courses with a clinical component will need to attend on a full-time basis for the duration of the courses.

5. Students may be required to complete an interstate clinical placement.