Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography prepares you for professional practice as a sonographer, responding to growing demand for ultrasound services in Australia. You will build capabilities in applied anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, operating ultrasound imaging systems, recognising and interpreting images, and conducting patient assessment. On completion, you will meet requirements for registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry as a Graduate Diploma qualification in medical imaging.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in diagnostic ultrasound across hospitals, medical imaging departments and private radiology/sonography clinics. The course supports progression toward accreditation as an Accredited Medical Sonographer, enabling practice in performing sonographic examinations and contributing to patient diagnosis and care. Career pathways typically include medical sonographer positions working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a Graduate Diploma medical imaging context.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)