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MRU0044 · Postgraduate research in radiography and medical imaging (high)
2026 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 9Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Radiography and medical imaging is the study of technologies which use ionising and non-ionising (e.g. ultrasound) radiation to diagnose, treat and follow the course of disease and its response to treatment. This detailed field may include interpreting and evaluating medical images, ultrasound and x-ray equipment, nuclear medicine, and preparing radioactive materials. This high-cost unit is 100% research with a view to producing a thesis.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Research quarter 3 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 4 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 4 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 2 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 4 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 1 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 3 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 3 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 3 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 2 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 2 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 1 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 2 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 1 | External Candidature (EXT-CAND) |
| Clayton | Research quarter 1 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Alfred Hospital | Research quarter 4 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
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Thesis assessed by two external examiners.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
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Workload
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