Course summary
Radiography is the science involving the controlled use of radiation for the production of internal images of an object.
Diagnostic Medical Imaging is the science involving the controlled use of radiation for the production of images to assist in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease and injury.
Industrial radiography uses ionizing radiation to inspect materials and components to locate and quantify objects, defects and degradation in material properties that could lead to the failure of engineering structures.
The Graduate Certificate in Radiography is designed for graduates holding a bachelor degree in either health, medicine, science or engineering, who would like to develop basic knowledge in medical or industrial radiation imaging. Previous completion of some university level physics mathematics is an advantage.
What you will study
Students will study subjects related to the underlying core principles essential in radiography. Subjects will provide knowledge of an understanding of medical and industrial imaging, radiobiology and radiation protection, ethics and professionalism, as well as basic anatomy and physiology.
This degree
Successful completion of this course may lead to related career opportunities including: radiographer, radiation therapist, X-ray imaging scientist and engineer, cargo examination officer.
Fee subsidised places available
In 2021 the Commonwealth government will subsidise tuition fees by up to 75% for a large number of eligible domestic students studying this Graduate Certificate. UOW will allocate the fee-discounted places using a 'first in' system until all places have been allocated.
To be eligible for consideration for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder
- These criteria are detailed on the government's Study Assist site
- Meet the required admission criteria of this Graduate Certificate
- Be enrolling in this Graduate Certificate in 2021 Autumn session (March) or Spring session (July)
Course information
Study area
Physics
Campus
Wollongong, UOW Online Wollongong
Course Code
3153
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Duration
1 year part-time
Delivery
Distance, On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree in health, medicine, science or engineering.
FEES
Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject. For information regarding student contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2020.
Applicant background |
2020 intake |
2020 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
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ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2020 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2021 Autumn | Wollongong | Orientation: 23 - 25 February 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Autumn | UOW Online Wollongong | Session: 1 March – 24 June 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Spring | Wollongong | Orientation: 19 July 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Spring | UOW Online Wollongong | Session: 26 July – 18 November 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
The Graduate Certificate in Radiography offered online by the University of Wollongong provides a foundation for further studies in Radiography.
According to the Federal Department of Employment, there is a 11.3% (2,100) growth in employment in radiography between May 2017 and May 2022.