BSc (Medical Radiation Science) (Medical Imaging) in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

The field of medical radiation science empowers healthcare providers to identify, manage, and track health issues while delivering cancer treatments.

Ongoing technological innovations are driving growth in medical imaging and radiation therapy services.

This program covers essential foundations for medical radiation practice – incorporating medical physics, human anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based approaches – alongside interdisciplinary studies in science and health sciences to establish healthcare fundamentals.

Students share a common first year with other health and science disciplines before specializing in either Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy from the second year onward.

The curriculum cultivates ethical decision-making, legal awareness, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills necessary for patient-centered care.

Participants complete 45 weeks of hands-on clinical training across hospital settings, private clinics, and regional healthcare facilities.

Medical Imaging
Specialists in this field operate advanced diagnostic tools – including digital X-ray systems, CT scanners, MRI machines, mammography units, and angiography equipment.
They create vital images that assist in confirming diagnoses, guiding treatment plans, tracking patient outcomes, and conducting health screenings.