Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

309868 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Medical Imaging Science)


BSc(Curtin) OR BSc(Hons)(Curtin).

Course CRICOS Code: 055611G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Medical imaging science involves the application of a range of medical imaging procedures which use x-rays (radiography and computed tomography), radioisotopes (nuclear medicine), ultrasound (sonography) or magnetic fields (magnetic resonance imaging) asthe forms of radiation to produce an image. Through these procedures and images the structure and functions of various body systems are displayed and a diagnosis of the illness or injury determined.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Physics and Applicable Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time study. There are extensive clinical periods in third and fourth year involving periods outside the academic year.

Course Organisation

Prospective students are advised that this program requires the full participation in laboratory practical sessions and the clinical program where manual skills, including the ability to lift, manipulate imaging equipment and position fellow students andpatients for imaging examinations, independently, are an essential part of the development of the graduate. In addition, all students must participate fully in laboratory practical sessions including acting as subjects for their peer group and as mock patients for other students. Students will undertake a series of minor units in second and third years of the program. These will be selected from a range approved by the Head of Department. An honours course will also be in operation in the fourth year ofthe program.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from this program will receive full accreditation from the Australian Institute of Radiography, which will enable the graduate to obtain employment within Australia, be registered in those States having such legislation upon graduation. Graduates will not be required to complete a Professional Development Year (PDY) , required of graduates of three year programs. Full accreditation enables the graduate to seek appropriate positions within or outside Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
307587 v.1   Computing Skills 101 4.0 25.0
309778 v.1   Medical Physics 161 5.0 25.0
6900 v.5   Human Biology 137 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
307574 v.3   Contemporary Science 101 4.0 25.0
307591 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 103 3.0 12.5
309793 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 142 5.0 25.0
309801 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 152 3.0 12.5
6901 v.5   Human Biology 138 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
309781 v.1   Medical Science 243 4.0 25.0
309787 v.1   Clinical Medical Imaging Science 243 5.0 25.0
309794 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 243 5.0 25.0
  75.0

Year 2 Semester 2
309786 v.1   Medical Science 244 4.0 25.0
309788 v.1   Clinical Medical Imaging Science 244 21.0 25.0
309795 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 244 4.0 25.0
  75.0

Year 2
308682 v.1   Physics Minor   100.0
  OR  
308683 v.1   Astronomy Minor   100.0
  OR  
308849 v.1   Analytical Chemistry Minor I   100.0
  OR  
308850 v.1   Analytical Chemistry Minor II   100.0
  OR  
308851 v.1   Industrial Chemistry Minor I   100.0
  OR  
308852 v.1   Industrial Chemistry Minor II   100.0
  OR  
308853 v.1   Nanochemistry Minor   100.0
  OR  
300230 v.2   Operations Research Minor   100.0
  OR  
308697 v.1   Statistics Minor I   100.0
  OR  
308698 v.1   Computational Mathematics Minor   100.0
  OR  
308699 v.1   Statistics Minor II   100.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
309782 v.1   Medical Science 345 4.0 25.0
309789 v.1   Clinical Medical Imaging Science 345 2.0 25.0
309796 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 345 5.0 25.0
  75.0

Year 3 Semester 2
309783 v.1   Medical Science 346 4.0 25.0
309790 v.1   Clinical Medical Imaging Science 346 2.0 25.0
309797 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 346 5.0 25.0
  75.0

Year 4 Semester 1
309784 v.1   Medical Science 447 4.0 25.0
309791 v.1   Clinical Medical Imaging Science 447 2.0 50.0
309798 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 447 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
309792 v.1   Clinical Medical Imaging Science 448 2.0 50.0
309799 v.1   Medical Imaging Science 448 20.0 25.0
309800 v.1   Medical Imaging Science Project 400 4.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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