GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology is a one-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for health professionals working with MRI equipment who are seeking formal qualifications. In a multidisciplinary environment, students learn from radiographers, medical practitioners, medical physicists, chemists and engineers about the physics of magnetic resonance, image formation, the components of modern MRI scanners and safety considerations. Graduates work as MRI technologists and applications specialists in hospitals, imaging practices and industry.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: MR Safety & Monitoring [Core course], MRI Pulse Sequence Construction & Image Contrast [Core course], Fundamental MRI of the Brain & Spine [Elective], Fundamental Abdominal and Pelvic MRI [Elective], Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy & Applications [Elective], Magnetic Resonance Clinical Practice [Elective], Strategic Human Resources Management [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below); or 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in medical imaging, physics or molecular imaging. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualifications. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications Relevant disciplines include mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, medical imaging, medical radiation, radiography, allied health, biomedical engineering, engineering, and computer science.
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