Master of Medical Sonography (Vascular)
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2020
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2020
Program Code
IMSOF
SATAC Code
4CM524 (External)
Study as
Part-time
Mode
Online
Fees
$AU 27,900 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2020
Prospective students who are Australian citizens and will reside residing in Australia for at least one course; or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents, and who will be based in Australia for the entire duration of their studies must apply to IMSO.
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If you are a medical radiation or other allied health professional and want to broaden your career prospects, this master degree may be for you. Vascular sonographers specialise in the circulatory system including the arteries and veins that carry blood around the body.
In just three years of part-time study you will extend your knowledge, practical skills and understanding of medical sonography, with the opportunity to learn advanced clinical skills, or pursue research. This is great news for students who want to study in among work and other life commitments, giving you the freedom to learn wherever, whenever.
Practical learning is a major focus, with students embarking on 2,000 vascular ultrasound cases and associated clinical placements. This degree in only offered online, with attendance at an on-campus final clinical assessment. It can only be studied part-time, over a minimum of three years.
This qualification may also suit qualified sonographers seeking to upskill in an area of interest.
Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to complete the required scanning experience.
Through a combination of theory and practice, you will gain advanced technical skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics, anatomy and pathology. You will apply your learned expertise to explore the circulatory system for signs of disease or obstruction.
You will acquire:
You can choose to study areas of your interest, including management and ethics, or research.
You will also be required to complete at least 2,000 supervised vascular scanning cases (verified by an ASAR accredited sonographer or equivalent).
This degree 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 degrees.
We have a well-established history of teaching sonography and are recognised both nationally and internationally for our sonography specialisations.
Benefit from the flexibility that comes with online learning – we offer accessible digital learning facilities and dedicated support staff who are with you every step of the way. Together with practising teaching staff who are experts in their field, you are assured the very best in academic resources, learning facilities and support.
You can also use this qualification as a pathway to further research studies. Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented in South Australia, with 100 per cent of our assessed research rated as world-class or above.1 We are fast becoming a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors that will drive Australia's future, such as health and biomedicine. It’s a very good time to choose UniSA for your postgraduate study.
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There is a current shortage of specialised sonographers in Australia and New Zealand1. Vascular sonographers require highly developed technical skills and a strong understanding of health science, physics, anatomy - specialising in the circulatory system including the arteries and veins that carry blood around the body. As a graduate, you can find work as an accredited medical sonographer in metropolitan, rural and remote locations, across settings including:
As a masters graduate you may also choose to pursue a career in research – if you do choose to pursue a career in research you can further your studies with a Masters by Research or a Doctor of Philosophy qualification.
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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