Bachelor of Medical Radiation

Bachelor of Medical Radiation

UNDERGRADUATE

Become an integral part of the field when you study medical radiations.

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Various*

Duration:
Full-time 8 semesters (delivered in 3.5 years)
Next intake:
February
Location:
Bundoora
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
Not applicable
Fees:

Not applicable

Next intake:
Not applicable
Location:
Not applicable

Overview

Medical radiations is a rapidly advancing healthcare discipline involving the application of ionising and non-ionising radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease.

Medical radiations practitioners are allied health professionals who use radiation to provide diagnostic examinations, radiation therapy treatment, functional imaging and supportive care for people in our community. They are highly skilled and patient-centred healthcare professionals.

There are three divisions of practice for medical radiations practitioners, all with different roles and responsibilities:

  • medical imaging
  • nuclear medicine (RMIT is the only Victorian university to offer this degree)
  • radiation therapy.

You will enrol directly into one of the three specialised streams, choosing one that best aligns with how you would like to work in the field of medical radiations.

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RMIT has a multidisciplinary approach to medical radiations, and is the only Victorian university to teach all three medical radiations streams together, offering a true interdisciplinary experience.

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Why study medical radiations at RMIT?

Industry input

Our academic teaching staff are AHPRA-registered practitioners with direct industry experience. Strong industry connections engage you with the profession from day one.

Cutting-edge facilities

Work with the latest medical radiations and industry technology, including a state-of-the-art medical imaging laboratory, ensuring you graduate job-ready.

Clinical practice

Gain clinical experience in a wide range of settings starting in your first year, with a total of 51 weeks of supervised clinical practice over the course of your degree.

Specialised streams

Areas of specialisation include medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy with a focus on supervised clinical practice to ensure you're job ready.

You will enrol directly into one of these three specialised streams:

Medical imaging

This specialisation deals with the creation of visual representations of the inside of the body for the purpose of investigation, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Medical imaging includes technologies like X-rays, CT (computed tomography) scans, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), ultrasonography (ultrasound), mammography, and more.

Nuclear medicine

Using very small amounts of radioactive materials to produce medical images that show the function of the body, nuclear medicine assists in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Common nuclear medicine applications include cardiac stress tests to analyse heart function, bone scans for orthopaedic injuries, and lung scans for blood clots.

Radiation therapy

This option deals with the design and implementation of radiation treatment, and issues of care and wellbeing for people diagnosed with cancer and other pathological conditions.

The course focuses on developing your knowledge in anatomy, pathology, physiology, physics, technology, patient care and clinical research. You will combine this knowledge, learning to use highly sophisticated equipment to plan and treat patients accurately with an exceptional level of care.

Details

Learning and teaching

Learning and teaching approaches include lectures, tutorials and labs to prepare you for clinical placement, workshops, presentations and group discussion. Clinical practice is a major focus of this degree.

You'll undertake work placement in each year of the degree, spending a total of 51 weeks of the three-and-a-half-year degree in supervised clinical practice, making you work-ready upon graduation.

You'll gain experience in a range of clinical settings including large public teaching hospitals, small private practices, across metropolitan, regional and rural departments.

You'll study in facilities with the latest medical radiations technology and equipment. This includes a virtual 3D radiation treatment program (VERT), with a virtual treatment unit, a linear accelerator (Linac) and patient treatment couch, a state-of-the-art medical imaging laboratory complete with treatment rooms including X-ray units and consoles, and the nuclear medicine hot and cold laboratories, complete with specialised equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) is taught by AHPRA-registered medical radiations practitioners with current research and industry experience.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods in this degree may include written and online tests, case studies, laboratory reports, tutorial participation and clinical skills assessment.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

Clinically based tutors directly from our industry are involved in the practical delivery of the content in our labs and tutorials.

The course design is developed in collaboration with our Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) which consists of many representatives across all the separate medical radiations streams.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

View the learning outcomes for each stream:

Year 1

You'll study a general introduction to the practice and physical principles of clinical nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and medical imaging.

Common subjects include anatomy and physiology, communication and professional practice, and an introduction to physics and the professional streams of medical radiations practice.

The second semester subjects focus on anatomy and physiology, imaging anatomy and physics, and you'll undertake your first clinical placement in your enrolled profession.

Years 2 and 3

You'll specialise in your chosen discipline (stream), and study common learning modules including imaging anatomy, pathology, psychology, evidence-based practice and research, and advanced medical physics relative to your stream.

The third year is designed to explore the complementary nature of the medical radiation disciplines. You’ll examine techniques and case studies that highlight the multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment, and future directions and advancements in technology occurring within the profession.

You'll also learn the specialised areas of CT, MRI and ultrasound, and undertake more interdisciplinary learning to further enhance your understanding of the other professions (streams).

Year 4

This is delivered during a Flex Semester, with your first 12 weeks of placement beginning in the second week of January and your final 12 weeks of placement concluding in July of the same year.

On successful completion of this degree, you are eligible to apply for registration with AHPRA as a medical radiation practitioner, within your division of practice.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Bachelor of Medical Radiation
Program code: BP321

Title
Location
Duration
Plan code
CRICOS
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Bundoora Campus
4 years (8 semesters) full-time (delivered in a condensed mode in 3.5 years)
BP321MI
098574G
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years (8 semesters) full-time (delivered in a condensed mode in 3.5 years)
Plan code
BP321MI
CRICOS
098574G
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Bundoora Campus
4 years (8 semesters) full-time
BP321MI
098574G
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years (8 semesters) full-time
Plan code
BP321MI
CRICOS
098574G
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Bundoora Campus
4 years (8 semesters) full-time (delivered in a condensed mode in 3.5 years)
BP321NM
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years (8 semesters) full-time (delivered in a condensed mode in 3.5 years)
Plan code
BP321NM
CRICOS
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Bundoora Campus
4 years (8 semesters) full-time (delivered in a condensed mode in 3.5 years)
BP321RT
098574G
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years (8 semesters) full-time (delivered in a condensed mode in 3.5 years)
Plan code
BP321RT
CRICOS
098574G
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations)
Bundoora Campus
4 years (8 semesters) full-time
BP321RT
098574G
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
4 years (8 semesters) full-time
Plan code
BP321RT
CRICOS
098574G
Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Medical Imaging)
Bundoora Campus
3.5 years Full time
BP321MIP25
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
3.5 years Full time
Plan code
BP321MIP25
CRICOS
Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine)
Bundoora Campus
3.5 years Full-time
BP321NMP25
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
3.5 years Full-time
Plan code
BP321NMP25
CRICOS
Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)
Bundoora Campus
3.5 years Full-time
BP321RTP25
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
3.5 years Full-time
Plan code
BP321RTP25
CRICOS

Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.

Career

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Your career in medical radiations

Medical radiations graduates work as skilled practitioners in the healthcare sector. They specialise as nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, or diagnostic radiographers.

Our graduates across all three streams are highly sought after and employed in either the public or private healthcare sectors, in roles such as the following:

  • Nuclear medicine techologists administer small doses of radiopharmaceuticals to patients for imaging and therapeutic purposes. As a nuclear medicine technologist, you'll work directly with patients, using high-level equipment to record images of this radioactive material in their bodies.
  • Radiation therapists deliver targeted doses of radiation to tumours. As a radiation therapist, you'll map out individualised treatment plans with patients, then use a linear accelerator machine to attack their cancer cells with focused beams of radiation.
  • Diagnostic radiographers are responsible for administering medical imaging procedures. As a radiographer you'll combine knowledge of the physical and biomedical sciences with technical expertise to assist in the diagnosis and care of patients.

Graduates can undertake further study in the specialist fields of MRI, CT, ultrasound, position emission topography (PET), and specialist areas in radiation therapy. Graduates are also able to enrol into an Honours, Master's degree or a PhD.

Our degree is also recognised in some overseas countries, allowing you to work and travel in your field without the need to undertake further study.

This course has been accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC). From 2023, graduates of the course are eligible to apply for general registration as a medical radiations practitioner with the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). Further information on requirements for registration to practice are available from the MRPBA website.  

Admissions

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).

You must also submit a personal statement. See the Selection task heading below for further information.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or
  • a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)

or equivalent studies.

AND

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics

or equivalent studies.

AND

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

  • a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics

or equivalent studies.

Selection task

You must complete and submit the Medical Radiations selection task. Your application will not be considered until you have completed and submitted this.

Semester 1, 2025

All applicants must submit the selection task

Your application will not be considered until you have completed and submitted this.

Selection task dates for VTAC applicants

If you are applying via VTAC, you must complete and submit the selection task by the following dates:

VTAC applicants Register and submit the selection task by
November round (Non year 12 applicants only) 30 September 2024
December/January rounds (All applicants) 22 November 2024
February rounds (if places are available) 7 February 2025
Selection task dates for direct applicants

If you are applying direct to RMIT, you must complete and submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Please see the Apply page for information on eligibility to apply direct.

Applicant type Register and submit the selection task by
Direct applicants 28 February 2025*

*Applications may close earlier than this if places are filled. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Selection task requirements

Personal statement

Please provide a statement addressing the three questions below. The answer for each question should be 400-500 words (1200-1500 words total). You must not use any Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to generate any materials, content, or ideas related to this selection task. ChatGPT and other similar AI tools must not be used for any written work.

There are three divisions/streams of registration for medical radiation practitioners: medical imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. Each have different roles and responsibilities when working with the patient community, whether acquiring images, providing treatment, or both. 

  1. Describe the differences between each of the three streams of medical radiation and their role in the diagnosis and treatment of patient conditions. Please include the responsibility of the practitioner for each of the professions in your response.
  2. Please describe any personal characteristics that you believe make you suitable for the Medical Radiation stream that you have applied for entry into.
  3. What role do you believe patient care plays in medical radiation practice, in particular your chosen stream?

2024 ATAR*

The lowest selection rank plus any adjustment factors to receive an offer for semester 1 2024 for each stream are as follows:

Plan title

Plan code

ATAR*

2025 Guaranteed ATAR

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Nuclear Medicine) BP321NM ATAR 78.25* 75.00
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Medical Imaging - Radiography) BP321MI ATAR 90.15* N/A
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Radiation Therapy) BP321RT ATAR 76.30* 75.00

Guaranteed ATAR

This course has a Guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors).

This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above this and meet the course pre-requisites, we will guarantee you an offer in this course.

If you receive an ATAR below this guarantee, you may still receive an offer, depending on the availability of places in this course and whether you are eligible to receive any adjustment factors.

Please note: For VTAC applicants to receive an offer, this course must be your highest eligible preference.

Rankings and adjustment factors

Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.

You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT.

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

Selection criteria by applicant type

Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.

Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement. You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

Adjustment factors available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.

Subject adjustments

A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 8 points.

Regional adjustments

  • RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all programs that select primarily on ATAR. 
  • Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., level of TAFE qualification completed (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.

You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your highest completed qualification:

  • Advanced Diploma: 81
  • Diploma: 72
  • Certificate IV: 54

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).

We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility.

You must have satisfactorily completed at least four courses (subjects) (0.5 EFTSL) at an Australian undergraduate level (or overseas equivalent). You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

Personal statement

If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.

If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.

If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).

You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites. 

Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.

Your STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of your study.

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
  • have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.

You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.

You may be eligible for the following adjustment factors:

Subject adjustments

A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 8 points.

Equity access schemes

  • Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 
  • Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
  • If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
  • If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Additional information

If you are successful in obtaining a place in this program, you must meet a number of professional compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.

Immunisation and vaccination requirements*

  • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (dTpa – adult dose), must be this immunisation NOT ADT (Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus – does not contain the pertussis component)
  • Poliomyelitis: primary course of 3 vaccination doses
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR, 2 vaccination doses AND blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity
  • Hepatitis A: primary course of 2 vaccination doses OR serology to show immunity to Hep A Ab
  • Hepatitis B: primary course of 3 vaccination doses AND serology to confirm anti-HBV level is greater than or equal to 10mIU/ml
  • Varicella: 2 vaccination doses OR blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity OR history of chickenpox
  • Influenza Vaccination: annual requirement
  • Tuberculin Screen: Tuberculin Skin Test OR Quantiferon TB Assay blood test (serology) to show immunity. This is an annual requirement for the duration of your study.

Please note: A full course of immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete, you should contact your medical practitioner prior to entering the program to commence immunisations. It is a requirement that you will have commenced all immunisations and will continue to progress this until completion of the vaccination courses by the deadlines set by the university.

Compliance requirements

  • Police Check*: Students must present evidence of a successful National Police Records Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program (Annual requirement for the duration of your Program). National Police records check are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the RMIT issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program.
  • FIRST AID & CPR:  Students will be required to undertake First Aid and CPR training prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.  Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • Hand Hygiene Certificate:  Students will be required to undertake Hand Hygiene prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.  Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • CULTURAL ORIENTATION:  Students will be required to undertake cultural orientation prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.  Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check*:  You may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placement with an NDIS provider as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

COVID19 Vaccination*:  You will be required to undertake COVID19 Vaccination as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

Registration

Prior to undertaking clinical placement, you may be required to gain student registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA).

*All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student. 

Non-academic abilities you’ll need to complete this program

The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.

The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.

To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.

View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this program wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most relevant recent intake period.

The student profile provides insight into the likely peer group for this program.

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.

RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.

ATAR selection ranks plus adjustment factors for each stream for semester 1 2023 are as follows:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Radiation Therapy) ATAR 77.60*
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Medical Imaging - Radiography) ATAR 97.00*

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments).


 

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

Compliance requirements

Entry score calculator
Minimum Score Required

Don’t meet the requirements?

Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy streams

Higher Mathematics & Biology or Chemistry; or

VCE Units 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 in Chemistry or Biology and VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics, with a study score of at least 20.

Nuclear Medicine stream

Higher Mathematics and Chemistry

VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics and Chemistry, with a study score of at least 20.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band below 6.5)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum of 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 65 (with no communication band less than 58)
  • C1 Advanced: minimum of 185 with no less than 176 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.

Additional information

If you are successful in obtaining a place in this program, you must meet a number of professional compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.

Immunisation and vaccination requirements*

  • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (dTpa – adult dose), must be this immunisation NOT ADT (Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus – does not contain the pertussis component)
  • Poliomyelitis: primary course of 3 vaccination doses
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR, 2 vaccination doses AND blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity
  • Hepatitis A: primary course of 2 vaccination doses OR serology to show immunity to Hep A Ab
  • Hepatitis B: primary course of 3 vaccination doses AND serology to confirm anti-HBV level is greater than or equal to 10mIU/ml
  • Varicella: 2 vaccination doses OR blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity OR history of chickenpox
  • Influenza Vaccination: annual requirement
  • Tuberculin Screen: Tuberculin Skin Test OR Quantiferon TB Assay blood test (serology) to show immunity. This is an annual requirement for the duration of your study.

Please note: A full course of immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete, you should contact your medical practitioner prior to entering the program to commence immunisations. It is a requirement that you will have commenced all immunisations and will continue to progress this until completion of the vaccination courses by the deadlines set by the university.

Working with Children Check*

You will be required to hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking clinical components as part of this program.

Note: For clinical components undertaken interstate a valid Working With Children Check for that state is required.

National police record check*

You will be required to present evidence of a successful National police record check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program (this is an annual requirement for the duration of your program). Checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using your name and your RMIT issued student email address once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

First aid certificate*

Students must have a first aid certificate prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program.

Registration

Prior to undertaking clinical placement, you may be required to gain student registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA).

*All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student. 

Non-academic abilities you’ll need to complete this program

The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.

The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.

To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.

Pathways

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Understanding pathways

Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry. For more information, use our Pathways finder or contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.

Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

An Honours year in Biomedical Science is available.

You can gain entry to this degree from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs.

Coming from a partner institution?

RMIT has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions around the world.

If your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT you may be able to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred RMIT program.

Find out if your institution has a pathway arrangement with RMIT

If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an RMIT partner, credit into your RMIT program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

When you successfully complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) you may be eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours).

Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT honours or postgraduate degrees.

Fees

2024 indicative fees

In 2024, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,445 to AU$16,323*.

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$351 maximum fee for 2024.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Defer your payment

You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.

Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.

How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?

The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package

The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2024. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.

Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.

You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.

Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2024 for commencing students

Student contribution band by course (subject)

Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2024

Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture $4,445 per standard year
$555 per standard (12 credit point) course
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology $8,948 per standard year
$1,118 per standard (12 credit point) course
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $12,720 per standard year
$1,590 per standard (12 credit point) course
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture $16,323 per standard year
$2,040 per standard (12 credit point) course

Student Learning Entitlement

On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).

  • The SLE allows students 7 years of full-time subsidised study in Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).
  • Your total SLE amount will be reduced in accordance with your overall study load in a CSP. 
  • Once you have utilised all your SLE, you can not longer study in a CSP.

For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.

HECS-HELP Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.

SA-HELP Loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2024 is $351.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2024 is $351.

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Looking for answers or more general information?

Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.