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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