Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance and Positron Emission Tomography in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
21,496
(c. USD15,062.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Enhance your medical imaging skills and lead the way in diagnostic advancements. The field of medical imaging is evolving quickly, with hybrid systems like MR-PET becoming increasingly prevalent. Combining the detailed anatomical visualization of MRI with PET's metabolic insights, these integrated systems demand proficiency in both standalone technologies. This intensive six-month program (available full-time or part-time) caters to healthcare specialists including nuclear medicine technologists and radiographers seeking comprehensive training in MR-PET system operation, covering equipment, software, setup procedures, and calibration. Participants will master MRI techniques, safety protocols, patient preparation, clinical applications, and specialized scanning protocols for different anatomical regions. The curriculum also examines contrast media utilization and variables influencing MRI image precision. A highlight of this Graduate Certificate is the hands-on residential component, offering practical experience with MRI equipment and scanning techniques using human subjects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
post-secondary study and 2 years of work experience in medical imaging, physics, or molecular imaging. Applications based on post-secondary study and/or work experience will be assessed individually.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
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.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
Tuition
AUD
21,496