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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is designed to help graduates meet entry requirements for the Medical Sonography profession. You’ll study within UC’s Faculty of Health in a blended delivery format, combining online learning with on-campus components in Canberra. The course provides focused postgraduate preparation for clinical ultrasound practice and professional pathways in medical radiation sciences at graduate diploma level. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue pathways toward work in diagnostic medical ultrasound and related medical imaging environments, supporting patient assessment and clinical decision-making. Potential settings include hospitals, imaging clinics and health services where sonography is used across a range of specialties. This graduate diploma supports progression toward professional practice in medical sonography within the medical imaging field. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Canberra**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348 |
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