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Health and medical sciences – student experience and placements
An QuachRMIT Student
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Medical sciences
Make a real difference to the lives of individuals, families and the community.
Medical sciences at RMIT
• RMIT offers a range of Medical Sciences programs including:
- Biomedical Science
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Laboratory Medicine
- Medical Radiations
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
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Medical Radiations
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Medical Radiations)
Bundoora Campus, 3 years
Prerequisites: Units 1 & 2 – Chemistry or Biology, Units 3 & 4 - one of mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.
3 Streams available:
- Medical Imaging: Radiography
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Therapy
My experience – in the beginning
• Finished Year 12 VCE at MacRobertson Girls’ High School in 2005
• In Year 11 studied Unit 3&4 Biology
• In Year 12 studied Unit 3&4 Chemistry, Physics, Math Methods, Specialist Math & English
• Excelled in Biology & had a strong interest in this area.
• Decided to be a Doctor because I enjoyed helping people.
• Graduated from Year 12 & actually ended up studying at RMIT studying a double degree in Bach. Chemical Engineering/Bach. App. Sci. (Biotechnology)
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My experience – now
• In my final year of Medical Radiations
• Changing my course was the BEST decision I ever made!
RMIT supports the learning of students in this course by;
• Most Tutors & Staff are currently or have previously worked in the industry as radiographers
• Students learn how to search peer reviewed literature to support their learning after graduation
• Exposure to the clinical setting & performing examinations on REAL patients under supervision at different hospitals & clinics
• Opportunity to represent RMIT at a Global Student Leadership Program in Daegu, Korea
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My experience – in the future
• After graduating, students must complete an Intern year or PDY before they fully qualify
– Involves rotating through major, minor & rural hospitals throughout the year to gain exposure to different clinical settings
• RMIT Medical Radiations course is recognised internationally
– qualified radiographers can travel & work overseas.
• Opportunities to undertake further study
– MRI
– Ultrasonography
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