Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) BMedImag(Hons)
Allied Health
A course by
University of Auckland
A four-year, full-time honours degree in Medical Imaging providing hands-on clinical experience and eligibility for registration with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologists Board, delivered at the Grafton Campus in Auckland.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (480 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop competence in medical imaging technology
Gain in-depth technical skills and hands-on clinical experience required to perform diagnostic imaging procedures safely and accurately.
Understand physical and biological principles underlying imaging
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) at the University of Auckland prepares students for a rewarding, patient-centred allied health career in a rapidly developing imaging profession. The only undergraduate honours degree in Medical Imaging in New Zealand, it combines science, clinical knowledge, hands-on practical experience, and research. Graduates are eligible for registration with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologists Board and can pursue careers in hospitals, private clinics, or further specialisation (e.g. MRI, ultrasound).
Course Content
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (Part I foundational sciences)
- Radiographic positioning and image acquisition
- Physical principles and technology of medical imaging
- Image optimisation and evaluation
- Patient care and safety
- Sectional imaging anatomy and pathology
- Professional and evidence-based practice
- Specialised imaging modalities
- Clinical placements in simulation labs, hospitals, and private radiology facilities
- Research and final-year dissertation
What you need to know first
Completion of Part I BSc at University of Auckland with prescribed courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, or Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) at University of Otago.
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