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Master of Diagnostic Radiography

Course rules

 

Master of Diagnostic Radiography


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
SC131 Master of Diagnostic Radiography

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Master of Diagnostic Radiography requires a PhD, master's or bachelor's degree from an Australian institution or equivalent.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this course are set out in the Table of Units of Study for Master of Diagnostic Radiography.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Diagnostic Radiography a candidate must complete 96 credit points of units of study, including:
(a)
90 credit points of core units; and
(b)
6 credit points of elective units, chosen either from the list of elective units in the Table or, with the approval of the Dean, from any postgraduate units offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences or by any other faculty in the University.

6 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

Master of Diagnostic Radiography

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SC131: Credit points for award: 96
On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters

Year 1

Semester 1
BIOS5092
Bio Sciences for Health Professionals
6      Semester 1
MRSC5001
Professional Practice Radiography 1
6      Semester 1
MRSC5026
Clinical Studies Radiography 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int February,,Int June,,Int November,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int May
Int November
MRSC5045
Medical Radiation Science 1 Radiography
6    N MRSC5002
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5003
Foundations of Health Care Practice
6      Semester 2
MRSC5005
Professional Practice Radiography 2
6    P MRSC5001
Semester 2
MRSC5027
Clinical Studies Radiography 2
6    P MRSC5026

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int February,,Int June,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
Elective [6] (see elective list below)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2

Semester 1
HIMT5067
Evidence Based Health Care
6      Semester 1
MRSC5013
Professional Practice Radiography 3
6    P MRSC5005
Semester 1
MRSC5028
Clinical Studies Radiography 3
6    P MRSC5027

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int June,,Int November,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
MRSC5038
Medical Radiation Science 2 Radiography
6    P MRSC5002
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5014
Professional Practice Radiography 4
6    P MRSC5013
Semester 2
MRSC5029
Clinical Studies Radiography 4
6    P MRSC5028

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int June,,Int November,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
MRSC5039
Medical Radiation Science 3 Radiography
6    P MRSC5038
Semester 2
MRSC5044
Advanced MRS Practice
6    P MRSC5013 or MRSC5022 or MRSC5024
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Graduate entry electives

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
For Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy students
BACH5341
Research & Inquiry in Health Professions
6    N BACH3126, BACH4047, BACH5268, DHSC7002, DHSC7005
Semester 1
Semester 2
HIMT5094
Health Informatics Foundations & Systems
6    N HIMT5060
Semester 2
MRTY5056
Patient/Practitioner Communication
6      Semester 2
MRTY5091
Advanced Multiplanar Anatomy B
6      Semester 2
For Diagnostic Radiography students only
MRTY5099
Radiographic Image Interpretation B
6    A MRTY5098
Semester 2
MRTY5100
Radiographic Image Interpretation C
6    A MRTY5098
Semester 2