Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography (Vascular)
Postgraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Postgraduate
2025
IGSO
AUD$ 35,600 per annum (per 1.0 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 meet the following criteria:
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):
Applicants with a qualification from a FOE not listed above may be considered on a case by case basis.
Note: Applicants are advised that the program requires the completion of 2000 supervised clinical vascular sonography experiences across various pathologies. Applicants are responsible for organising and maintaining an ongoing training position to acquire the requisite experience; progression through the program is conditional upon meeting prescribed milestones.
Preliminary assessment of pre-requisites is not available for this program. International students in Australia on a student visa cannot enrol in this program as it's delivered online.
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23– Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
In two years of part-time, online study you can extend your knowledge and practical skills in vascular sonography.
This graduate diploma will help you develop your knowledge of the circulatory system, including the arteries and veins which carry blood around the body, as well as your practical skills in ultrasound.
Completion provides credit toward the Master of Medical Sonography (Vascular).
All applicants must have a letter confirming a training position prior to applying.
If you’re already registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) as an accredited vascular sonographer, you might like to consider applying for a master’s program.
Vascular Sonographers require highly developed technical ultrasound skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics and anatomy. Through a range of assessments and practical experience, you’ll develop the knowledge, critical thinking, clinical and analytical skills to practice as a vascular sonographer.
You’ll graduate with the ability to apply theoretical principles and critical reasoning to arrive at a provisional diagnosis and a list of differential diagnoses. You’ll also build your competence to respond to the current and evolving healthcare needs within Australia and internationally.
This graduate diploma will teach you:
This graduate diploma is the only one of its kind in South Australia, and UniSA is the only university in Australia to offer a full suite of accredited postgraduate sonography programs.
We have a well-established history of teaching sonography and are recognised both nationally and internationally for our sonography specialisations.
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.
You'll gain advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice autonomously with expert judgement and adaptability as a vascular sonographer, as described in the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)’s program accreditation standards.
The field of medical sonography is always evolving with technological advancements, and strong future demand is predicted due to Australia’s national shortage of sonographers.1
With this graduate diploma you can find work as an accredited vascular sonographer in metropolitan, rural and remote locations across:
You may also choose to continue your studies with a Master of Medical Sonography (Vascular).
1National Skills Commission, Skills Priority List 2022
This program enables graduates to apply for full professional accreditation from the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) under the Vascular Sonography category. Evidence of scanning experience in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting is required for such accreditation.
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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/.
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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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