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'All the lecturers and teaching staff are senior sonographers in their clinical practice and experts in their field. We also have an array of specialists who come in during the on-campus blocks to share their knowledge with the students as well.'
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'All the lecturers and teaching staff are senior sonographers in their clinical practice and experts in their field. We also have an array of specialists who come in during the on-campus blocks to share their knowledge with the students as well.'
Highlights
- This course is ideal for professionals who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer and who are currently working in a health science field and have at least one year of clinical experience.
- Students are invited to attend three, one-week on-campus intensives during the two years of part-time study, with online interactive resources provided.
- You will benefit from access to new high-tech ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.
- Applicants need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
- Graduate accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
Highlights
- This course is ideal for professionals who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer and who are working in a health science field and have at least one year of clinical experience.
- Students are invited to attend three, one-week on-campus intensives during the two years of part-time study, with online interactive resources provided.
- You will benefit from access to new high-tech ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.
- Applicants need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
- Graduate accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
Explore this course
QUT's Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is designed to be accessible to rural and regional Queenslanders and interstate students seeking a nationally accredited sonography qualification.
This course is offered as a two year, part-time program.
Over its duration, students are invited to attend three, one-week intensive blocks at QUT's Gardens Point campus. To complement their learning, students will access new ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course gives students the scientific basis for understanding, using and evaluating relevant equipment and techniques as a sonographer.
Careers and outcomes
This course is ideal for professionals working in a health science field who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
Possible careers
- Medical sonographer
The graduate diploma takes four semesters of part-time study to complete. All students are invited to attend an intensive one-week block of classes at the beginning of the first three semesters. Students undertake clinical experience throughout the semester and need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
- Course code
- CS60
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- Online
- 2 years part-time
- 2 years part-time
- February
- This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.
Entry requirements
You must have:
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a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant allied health field (e.g. medical radiation, nursing, podiatry or physiotherapy).
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access to suitable clinical experience in medical ultrasound for the duration of the course.
Additional entry requirements
You must provide with your online application a completed Clinical Supervisor form (PDF file, 108 KB).
Overseas qualifications
We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
English language proficiency
We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5
- PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 58
- TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 24 or better, and no other subscore lower than 20
- Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 176
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have:
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a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant allied health field (e.g. medical radiation, nursing, podiatry or physiotherapy).
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access to suitable clinical experience in medical ultrasound for the duration of the course.
Additional entry requirements
You must provide with your online application a completed Clinical Supervisor form (PDF file, 108 KB).
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
185 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| TOEFL iBT | 98 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
You will need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course. In accordance with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) Program Accreditation Guidelines, it is recommended students be engaged in medical ultrasound practice for a minimum of three days/week over a two year period, full-time equivalent, in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $5,000 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2024 fees
2024: CSP $4,500 per year part-time (48 credit points)
Fees
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
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