Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)
Course rules
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) 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 and stream title |
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SH116 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Diagnostic Radiography |
SH114 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Diagnostic Radiography (Honours) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
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Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
4 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Diagnostic Radiography.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must complete 144 credit points of core units of study in the order prescribed in the Table.
5 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an additional year of full-time study, after the completion of the pass degree. Part-time study is permitted if the head of department/ discipline/ program coordinator is satisfied the candidate cannot undertake full-time study.
(a)
have qualified for, or been awarded, the pass degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent qualification;
(3)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete 48 credit points of honours units of study from the Honours pathway section of the Medical Radiation Sciences Diagnostic Radiography Table.
6 Award of the degree
(1)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Diagnostic Radiography is awarded at either Pass or Honours level. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.
7 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 the 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.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Diagnostic Radiography Pass
Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Course code SH116: Pass course; full-time, 3 years | |||
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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BIOS1155 Structure, Function and Disease A |
6 | Semester 1 |
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BIOS1167 Human Cell Biology |
6 | A Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Chemistry Bridging Course - CS208 (in February). N BIOS1126, BIOS1130, BIOS1156, BIOS1161, HSBM1001 |
Semester 1 |
MRTY1031 Medical Radiation Physics |
6 | A HSC Physics, 2 unit Maths Students without the assumed knowledge are strongly advised to enrol in the Foundation Mathematics and Physics Bridging Courses offered prior to the commencement of Semester 1. |
Semester 1 |
MRTY1032 Preparation for Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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BACH1161 Introductory Behavioural Health Sciences |
6 | N BACH1132, BACH1134, HSBH1003 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
BIOS1158 Structure, Function and Disease B |
6 | N HSBM1003 |
Semester 2 |
MRTY1033 Radiographic Practice 1 |
6 | P MRTY1032 |
Semester 2 |
MRTY1036 Health Physics and Radiation Biology |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
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BACH2140 Research Methods for Health Sciences |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
MRTY2080 Radiographic Practice 2.1 |
6 | P MRTY1033 |
Semester 1 |
MRTY2081 Clinical Education 2.1DR |
6 | P MRTY1033 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int June,,Int November, Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate, satisfactory criminal record check, a NSW Child Protection Prohibited Employment declaration completed, acquisition of a personal radiation monitor, a record of evidence of current immunity status |
Int August Int February Int June Int November |
MRTY2082 Radiographic Physics 2 |
6 | P MRTY1031 |
Semester 1 |
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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MRTY2089 Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment |
6 | Semester 2b |
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MRTY2090 Clinical Education 2.2DR |
6 | P MRTY2081 Clinical Education 2.1DR Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int June,,Int November, Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate, satisfactory criminal record check, a NSW Child Protection Prohibited Employment declaration completed, acquisition of a personal radiation monitor, a record of evidence of current immunity status |
Int August Int February Int June Int November |
MRTY2091 Clinical Education 2.3DR |
6 | P MRTY2081 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int February,,Int June, Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate, satisfactory criminal record check, a NSW Child Protection Prohibited Employment declaration completed, acquisition of a personal radiation monitor, a record of evidence of current immunity status |
Int August Int February Int June Int November |
MRTY2092 Radiographic Practice 2.2 |
6 | Semester 2b |
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SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
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MRTY3099 Research in Medical Radiation Sciences |
6 | C BACH2140 Assessment is based on group work and peer evaluation |
Semester 1 |
MRTY3105 Radiographic Practice 3 |
6 | A MRTY2092, MRTY2091 |
Semester 1 |
MRTY3106 Clinical Education 3DR |
6 | P MRTY2091, MRTY2092 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int February,,Int November, Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate, satisfactory criminal record check, a NSW Child Protection Prohibited Employment declaration completed, acquisition of a personal radiation monitor, a record of evidence of current immunity status |
Int August Int February Int June Int November |
MRTY3115 Introductory Sonography |
6 | A BIOS1155 , BIOS1158 This unit of study assumes the student to be familiar with cross-sectional anatomy images |
Semester 1 |
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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MRTY3100 Digital Imaging |
6 | A MRTY2082 or MRTY2084 or MRTY2087, MRTY2089 |
Semester 2 |
MRTY3101 Ethics, Law and Professional Practice |
6 | A MRTY1032 |
Semester 2 |
MRTY3107 Radiographic Physics 3 |
6 | A MRTY2082 |
Semester 2 |
MRTY3118 MR Theory Applications |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Sciences) Honours
Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Course code SH114 (Diagnostic Radiography): Honours course; full-time, 4 years | |||
Course code SH110 (Nuclear Medicine): Honours course; full-time, 4 years. Last offered in 2012 to students who commenced the Pass course prior to 2010. | |||
Course code SH109 (Radiation Therapy): Honours course; full-time, 4 years. Last offered in 2012 to students who commenced the Pass course prior to 2010. | |||
Full-time mode |
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Years 1 to 3 |
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As per pass course | |||
Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
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BHSC4005 Honours Thesis A |
24 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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BHSC4006 Honours Thesis B |
24 | P BHSC4005 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS |
Clinical Education
Due to clinical education placements some academic semesters are not run over the entire 16 weeks. Academic teaching and assessment will be condensed to fit with these placements.
For further information on Clinical Education visit:
sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/placements/