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Master of Medical Sonography (Cardiac)

Degree Level Postgraduate

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
IMSO

Fees
AUD$ 35,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [7.0]
  • IELTS reading [7.0]
  • IELTS writing [7.0]
  • IELTS speaking [7.0]
  • IELTS listening [7.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

  • Entry requirements

    Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

    Professional Practice

    • Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (or overseas equivalent, where accreditation was awarded following completion of a recognised degree)

    OR

    Higher Education Study

    • Complete a letter of support confirming a training position within an ultrasound department or cardiac laboratory that will be supervised by an accredited medical sonographer who is registered with ASAR (Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry) or who has an equivalent registration; AND
    • A Bachelor Degree or higher in an approved Field of Education

    Approved Fields of Education

    Higher Education Study 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):

    • Medical Studies
    • Nursing
    • Pharmacy
    • Radiography
    • Rehabilitation Therapies (excluding Audiology and Massage Therapy)
    • Dentistry
    • Optometry
    • Human Movement
    • Paramedical Studies
    • Health Science

    Applicants with a qualification from a FOE not listed above may be considered on a case by case basis.

     

    Note: Applicants who are not already registered with ASAR as a cardiac sonographer are advised that the program requires the completion of 2000 supervised clinical cardiac 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.


    English language entry requirements

    In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
    English language test
    • IELTS total [7.0]
    • IELTS reading [7.0]
    • IELTS writing [7.0]
    • IELTS speaking [7.0]
    • IELTS listening [7.0]
    Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Students in this program are required to maintain their own supervised training position for the duration of their study otherwise unable they will be unable to progress in the program.

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Aim

The program provides health scientists and other allied health professionals with the mechanism to develop the competencies of a new advanced professional area in medical cardiac sonography and, if desired, to undertake research or further studies in this specialist area.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of courses totalling 54 units of study, together with the satisfactory completion of 2000 clinical examinations of cardiac ultrasound across various pathologies. The eight core courses (36 units of study) develop knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking and analytical skills for effective practice as a medical cardiac sonographer. One core course (4.5 units of study) provides foundational research knowledge. The remaining units of study provide the opportunity for students to advance their knowledge in specialist areas of medical sonography practice or to undertake research in a specific area of medical sonography.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
LEVEL 1 Note(s): 2
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation RADY 5030 4.5 Rule(s): 2,3
Professional Issues for Sonographers RADY 5024 4.5 Rule(s): 3
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Embryology RADY 5036 4.5 Rule(s): 3
Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology RADY 5037 4.5 Rule(s): 3
LEVEL 2
Advanced Cardiac Haemodynamics RADY 5032 4.5 Rule(s): 4,6,8
Clinical Applications of Echocardiography RADY 5038 4.5 Rule(s): 4,6,8
Advanced Cardiac Pathology RADY 5033 4.5 Rule(s): 4,6,8
Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio RADY 5035 4.5 Rule(s): 4,5,7,8,9
LEVEL 3 Rule(s): 1
Research Design and Development HLTH 6014 4.5
OR
Allied Health Research Evidence Translation REHB 5118 4.5
Plus 13.5 Units of electives chosen from the following:
Health Ethics HLTH 5002 4.5
Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care NURS 5153 9
Managing Employee Performance and Rewards BUSS 5398 4.5
Qualitative Design for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Research NURS 5151 4.5
Quantitative Design for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Research NURS 5152 4.5
People, Leadership and Performance BUSS 5114 4.5
Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business INFS 5130 4.5
Talent Acquisition and Development BUSS 5351 4.5
Leading and Managing Organisational Change BUSS 5065 4.5
Project Management for Business BUSS 5139 4.5
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    Rules

    1. Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography (Cardiac) 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 the four Level 1 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 2000 examinations of supervised cardiac 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 1800 clinical cardiac ultrasound examinations and at least 2 Clinical Progress Reports to enroll in this course.

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

    9. For this course all students must attend a compulsory OSCE examination on campus in Adelaide.

    Notes

    1. The program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 3 years, and only by external delivery.

    2. Students who cannot maintain their training position throughout their enrolment will be offered to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography Principles and Theory (Cardiovascular). The Graduate Certificate exit award will NOT provide the student with ASAR accreditation.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program enables graduates to apply for full professional accreditation from the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) under the Cardiac Sonography category. Evidence of scanning experience in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting is required for such accreditation.

Program Director

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Primary director

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Contact us

Australian students

Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

International students

Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

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Information correct at the time of publication. CRICOS provider number 00121B.
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