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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:
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.
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.
Our academic teaching staff are AHPRA-registered practitioners with direct industry experience. Strong industry connections engage you with the profession from day one.
Work with the latest medical radiations and industry technology, including a state-of-the-art medical imaging laboratory, ensuring you graduate job-ready.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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 Medical Radiation is taught by AHPRA-registered medical radiations practitioners with current research and industry experience.
Assessment methods in this degree may include written and online tests, case studies, laboratory reports, tutorial participation and clinical skills assessment.
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 for each stream:
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.
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).
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.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
Please note: From 2025, the BP321MI, BP321NM and BP321RT plan codes are no longer available.
All applicants should apply for the new plan codes:
Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.
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:
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 program is not accredited by any external industry or professional body.
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.
You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
You must also pass the personal statement requirement. See the Selection task heading below for further information.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
or equivalent studies.
AND
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
or equivalent studies.
You must complete and submit the Medical Radiations selection task. Your application will not be considered until you have completed and submitted this.
To pass this requirement, applicants must adequately demonstrate an understanding of the individual roles of the medical radiation practitioner across all three streams of medical radiation practice.
All applicants must submit the selection task.
Your application will not be considered until you have completed and submitted this.
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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.
Please provide a statement addressing the two questions below. The answer for each question should be 400-500 words (800-1000 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.
The following resources are a guide to developing your response. You are welcome and encouraged to find out more about each of the professions in addition to the information below.
Medical imaging:
About diagnostic imaging in Australia | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Radiotherapy:
Statewide radiotherapy services (health.vic.gov.au)
Nuclear medicine:
Profession: Nuclear Medicine Technologist | HETI (nsw.gov.au)
nuclear-medicine-technologist.pdf (nsw.gov.au)
Professional bodies:
What are medical radiation sciences? - ASMIRT - The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)
About Us (anzsnm.org.au) The Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM)
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 |
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Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine) | BP321NMP25 | ATAR 78.25* | 75.00 |
Bachelor of Medical Radiations (Medical Imaging) | BP321MIP25 | ATAR 90.15* | N/A |
Bachelor of Medical Radiations (Radiation Therapy) | BP321RTP25 | ATAR 76.30* | 75.00 |
The BP321NMP25 and BP321RTP25 plans have a Guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors).
This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above this, meet the course pre-requisites and pass the selection task, 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.
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.
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.
This degree provides current Year 12 applicants with the opportunity to apply for an early conditional offer through RMIT’s Early Offer program. Applications must be submitted by 15 September. To find out more and apply, visit Early Offer program.
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.
A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 8 points.
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.
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:
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:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
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.
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.
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:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
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.
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.
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.
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:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
A study score of 25 in any Information Technology, Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 8 points.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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 at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
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.
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.
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.
You will be required to present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.
Students must have a first aid certificate prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program.
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.
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:
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.
Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Didn't get the ATAR you needed for entry into this degree?
At RMIT we've got your back, with a range study options to help you achieve your goals, no matter your ATAR.
Guaranteed Pathways gives you the option to preference pathway packages when you apply to RMIT.
If you apply and are successful in gaining a place in a Guaranteed Pathway package, you will progress straight into the Bachelor Degree upon successful completion of the relevant vocational degree (otherwise known as TAFE) first.
With a Guaranteed Pathway package, you can graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.
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.
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 Medical Radiation 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.
In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992*.
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.
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.
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.
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 2025. 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.
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2025 |
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Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $4,627 per standard year $578 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 | $9,314 per standard year $1,164 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $13,241 per standard year $1,655 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $16,992 per standard year $2,124 per standard (12 credit point) course |
On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
For more information about SLE, visit Study Assist.
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.
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.
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 2025 is $365.
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.
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 2025 is $365.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
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.
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.
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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.