Graduate Certificate in Breast Imaging
Postgraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Postgraduate
2025
ICBR
AUD$ 17,200 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa
Applicants are required to:
Approved Fields of Education
Applicants are required to have completed a program of study (at bachelor level or higher) in one of the following approved Fields of Education (FOE):
Note: This program requires the completion of a logbook with supervised ultrasound experience for Breast Sonography. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to acquire the scanning experience.
Offered externally part-time over 1 year.
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This is the only accredited graduate certificate of its kind in Australia and New Zealand, helping you to extend your specialist skills in breast imaging and sonography.
The qualification is designed to provide diagnostic radiographers and other relevant health professionals with the ability to develop new skills and theoretical knowledge in the area of breast ultrasound.
Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department to complete the required scanning experience.
You’ll develop advanced practical skills and knowledge in the specialist field of breast imaging sonography.
Practical learning is a major focus, with students embarking on ultrasound training and associated clinical placements. You’ll be required to complete a logbook of required breast ultrasound examinations under the supervision of practicing clinicians.
This graduate certificate covers a range of specialist knowledge relating to mammography and breast ultrasound, including:
This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare as a breast sonographer.
In just one year of part-time study you’ll expand your knowledge, practical skills and understanding of this specialised area. During your studies you'll complete supervised training, which will be complemented by in-depth theoretical learning taught by our award-winning teachers and researchers.
As Australia’s University of Enterprise, UniSA has fast become a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors driving Australia's future forward, including health. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of online learning with UniSA’s digital learning facilities and dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way.
This graduate certificate is only offered online and part-time. Online students are required to attend a compulsory on-campus workshop at the City East campus for the mammography course run by BreastScreen SA.
Breast sonography is a specialist area at the forefront of health development. Professionals in this area should have a strong medical interest and practical skills in the area of applied radiography.
Graduates can work in a variety of settings and roles, including:
This program enables graduates to apply for full professional accreditation from the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) under the Breast Sonography category. Evidence of scanning experience in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting is required for such accreditation.
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
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As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
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I have over two decades of experience as a clinical cardiac sonographer, a strong research background reaching national and international groups, and expertise in advanced echocardiographic techniques. All of this informs my teaching as Program Director of the Medical Sonography suite, where I’m dedicated to ensuring our students get a quality education that prepares them for rewarding careers.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
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There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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