Master of Medical Sonography
Postgraduate
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You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Postgraduate
Degree info for Australian students
February
July
City East
1.5 year(s) full-time
IMSOF
Part-time only
Online
$AU 27,900 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2020
the following pre-requsite courses successfully completed within the last 10 years from a recognised higher education institution:
Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor's degree must complete Section A of the additional information form to confirm the Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Pathology (or Pathophysiology) content. Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor's degree with no clinical placements embedded in the program must also complete Section B of the form, providing evidence of 300 hours of clinical experience in a patient care environment as described in the form. The form can be found at:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/health/form-IMSOF_IGSOF
Note: Applicants are advised that this program requires the completion of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound scanning experience. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to acquire this scanning experience across the first eight courses of the program.
*4.5 units is equivalent to 12.5% of a full year load.
This program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 3 years, and is offered only by external delivery, with the exception of the final Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
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Course name
LEVEL 1
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Reference
Note(s): 2
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Area and cat no. RADY 5030 |
Units 4.5 |
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Rule(s): 2,3
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5024 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 3
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5013 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 3
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5015 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 3
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Course name
LEVEL 2
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5014 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 4,6
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5016 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 4,6
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5029 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 4,6
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5026 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 4,5,7
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Course name
LEVEL 3
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Reference |
Rule(s): 1,8
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Course name
RESEARCH PATHWAY
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Reference |
Rule(s): 9
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Course name |
Area and cat no. NURS 5151 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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OR
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Course name |
Area and cat no. NURS 5152 |
Units 4.5 |
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AND
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 6014 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 5186 |
Units 9 |
Reference |
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Course name
PROJECT PATHWAY
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 6014 |
Units 4.5 |
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OR
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Course name |
Area and cat no. REHB 5118 |
Units 4.5 |
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Plus 13.5 Units of electives chosen from the following:
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Units 13.5 |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5027 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 10
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5025 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 10
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 5002 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. NURS 5153 |
Units 9 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 5184 |
Units 9 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. HLTH 5147 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5002 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. BUSS 5398 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. RADY 5031 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
Rule(s): 10
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Course name |
Area and cat no. NURS 5151 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
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Course name |
Area and cat no. NURS 5152 |
Units 4.5 |
Reference |
1. Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography from the University of South Australia (or equivalent) will be granted 36 units of credit and will commence the program from level 3.
2. Credit will be given for this course if the student can provide proof of completion of the Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography Part 1, awarded by the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine, within 5 years prior to enrolment in the program.
3. Students must successfully complete these 4 courses prior to enrolling in the remainder of the program.
4. Students must provide evidence that they have a supervised external training position for the duration of these courses. For all domestic students and for international students training in Australia, supervision must be provided by a sonographer(s) registered with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
5. Students must maintain a clinical experience logbook which documents a minimum of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound experience (verified by an ASAR accredited sonographer) over the duration of the program. Students will be required to submit evidence at prescribed milestones set by the Program Director.
6. At the completion of this course students must submit a Clinical Progress Report.
7. Students must have completed at least 2000 hours of clinical sonography experience and at least 2 Clinical Progress Reports to enrol in this course.
8. Students must select either the Research or Project pathway of study from this point in their program.
9. Students undertaking this pathway must have written agreement from a suitably qualified member of staff that they are willing to supervise the student for the duration of the pathway.
10. For this course a knowledge of general medical sonography scanning principles will be assumed. Co-requisite is that the student must be an accredited medical sonographer and working in an environment where diagnostic medical sonography is performed.
11. Participation is required in clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.
1. The program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 3 years, and is offered only by external delivery.
2. Students who are unable to secure a training position after completing level 1 courses in the program will be offered exit with a Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography. The Graduate Certificate exit award will NOT provide the student with ASAR accreditation.
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
Start Date
The month you will commence your studies. Exact start date outlined in course timetable.
Duration
Duration is approximate and based on a full-time study load.
Fees
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which you can defer in part or wholly to a FEE-HELP Loan. The fee is based on an annual full-time load, 36 units or 1.0 EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load.