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Universities New Zealand Unitec Institute Of Technology Courses Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging)

Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging)
at Unitec Institute Of Technology

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 23,350
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) provides you with the clinical and theoretical knowledge to work as a registered medical imaging technologist (MIT). To safely obtain images using radiation for diagnostic use, you need a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, and the medical radiation equipment and clinical techniques you will use in the industry. We'll help you develop these skills so you complete your degree confident and work-ready. You'll also get an introduction to more advanced imaging systems.

Highlights

At Unitec, we think the best way to learn is a mixture of thinking and doing. You'll spend over 2000 hours (in block periods of time) across all three years of your degree gaining clinical experience working in a radiology/x-ray department, as well as developing your medical knowledge so you can easily transition to the workplace. Our staff will help you find suitable clinical placements, which may be in Auckland, as well as other regional centres throughout New Zealand.
Accredited by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).
Leads to industry registration: once you've completed this programme you can apply for registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).
This programme is an internationally recognised qualification.
Highly qualified teaching staff with extensive first-hand experience of clinical provision and discipline need.

Course Content
Courses

Compulsory courses

Level 5
- Clinical Practice 1 (HEAL5250)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to demonstrate the specified clinical competency required within a clinical environment.
- Structural Osteology and Arthrology (HEAL5251)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To investigate the structure, function and development of the human skeletal system.
- Imaging Science I (HEAL5253)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop an introductory understanding of the technical & physical principles that underpin contemporary practices of medical image capture, processing, manipulation, display and archival storage.
- Professional Practice I (HEAL5254)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of professional ethics and personal responsibilities, patient care and management, and communication within a health care environment.
- Radiation Physics (HEAL5255)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of the rationale and application of the physical concepts relevant to medical imaging.
- Radiographic Imaging I (HEAL5256)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To investigate a range of routine and supplementary radiographic examinations.
  
  Anatomy and Physiology (HEAL5421)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of anatomy and physiology of body systems as they relate to medical imaging practice.
Level 6
- Anatomy II (Sem A) (HEAL6250-SA)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)To
  develop regional understanding of the cross-sectional anatomy of different body regions; head and neck, thoraco-abdominopelvic cavities and extremities.
- Anatomy II (Sem B) (HEAL6250-SB)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To develop regional understanding of the cross-sectional anatomy of different body regions; head and neck, thoraco-abdominopelvic cavities and extremities.
- Imaging Science II (Sem A) (HEAL6252-SA)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To establish and apply a knowledge of contemporary diagnostic imaging devices, demonstrating technical insight and promoting safe and competent use of equipment.
- Imaging Science II (Sem B) (HEAL6252-SB)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To establish and apply a knowledge of contemporary diagnostic imaging devices, demonstrating technical insight and promoting safe and competent use of equipment.
- Pathology (Sem A) (HEAL6253-SA)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of the pathological disease processes commonly encountered within the scope of medical imaging.
- Pathology (Sem B) (HEAL6253-SB)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of the pathological disease processes commonly encountered within the scope of medical imaging.
- Professional Practice II (HEAL6254)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of the relevance of human development, psychology and sociology to health status and health care delivery.
- Radiation Protection (HEAL6255)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop a theoretical and applied knowledge of radiation effects and methods of implementing radiation protection.
- Radiographic Imaging II (HEAL6256)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To investigate a range of radiographic procedures.
- Clinical Practice 2 (Sem A) (HEAL6257-SA)22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS)
  To demonstrate effective clinical competency required in the clinical environment
- Clinical Practice 2 (Sem B) (HEAL6257-SB)22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS)
  To demonstrate effective clinical competency required in the clinical environment
Level 7
- Principles of Image Interpretation (HEAL7173)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop an appreciation of radiographic images relating to trauma of the appendicular and axial skeleton. To enable students to express a written and verbal opinion of appendicular and axial images. To prepare the student for post-graduate study in the area of imaging interpretation
- Principles of Research (Sem A) (HEAL7174-SA)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of the principles of research and the ethical issues which effect it. To develop the critical thinking and organisation skills required for research.
- Principles of Research (Sem B) (HEAL7174-SB)7.5 credits (0.063 EFTS)
  To develop an understanding of the principles of research and the ethical issues which effect it. To develop the critical thinking and organisation skills required for research.
- Specialist Applications (Sem A) (HEAL7175-SA)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To apply principles of image acquisition, processing and manipulation to specialist imaging procedures.
- Specialist Applications (Sem B) (HEAL7175-SB)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To apply principles of image acquisition, processing and manipulation to specialist imaging procedures.
- Radiographic Pathology (HEAL7177)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To develop an appreciation of images of pathological conditions of the body. To prepare the student for post-graduate study in the area of imaging interpretation.
- Clinical Practice III (Sem A) (HEAL7178-SA)22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS)
  To enable students to demonstrate practical competence in a medical imaging department.
- Clinical Practice III (Sem B) (HEAL7178-SB)22.5 credits (0.188 EFTS)
  To enable students to demonstrate practical competence in a medical imaging department.
Entry Requirement
- All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with passes of 70% in 4 academic subjects
Fees & Scholarships
ANNUAL TUITION FEES

Domestic/NZ students

$7,100 (NZD)

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study)

International students

$23,350 (NZD)

Save $5,000 (NZD) on your first year with the International Student Study Grant.
Career Prospect
Clinical placements

This programme includes over 2000 hours of work experience via clinical placements.
- Year 1: 1 x 12-week block
- Year 2: 2 x 10-week blocks
- Year 3: 2 x 10-week blocks
Accommodation and travel are not included as part of your fees, therefore you'll need to cover all costs associated with these (if necessary) in order to attend the clinic to which you have been assigned.

CAREER OPTIONS
- Medical imaging technologist (requires registration with MRTB)

Cost Of Studying At Unitec Institute Of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) at Unitec Institute Of Technology