Highlights

  • This course is ideal for professionals who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer and who are currently working in a health science field and have at least one year of clinical experience.
  • Students are invited to attend three, one-week on-campus intensives during the two years of part-time study, with online interactive resources provided.
  • You will benefit from access to new high-tech ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.
  • Applicants need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
  • Graduate accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.


 

Highlights

  • This course is ideal for professionals who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer and who are working in a health science field and have at least one year of clinical experience.
  • Students are invited to attend three, one-week on-campus intensives during the two years of part-time study, with online interactive resources provided.
  • You will benefit from access to new high-tech ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.
  • Applicants need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
  • Graduate accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.


 

What to expect

QUT's Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is designed to be accessible to rural and regional Queenslanders and interstate students seeking a nationally accredited sonography qualification.

This course is offered as a two year, part-time program.

Over its duration, students are invited to attend three, one-week intensive blocks at QUT's Gardens Point campus. To complement their learning, students will access new ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.

The Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course gives students the scientific basis for understanding, using and evaluating relevant equipment and techniques as a sonographer.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This course is ideal for professionals working in a health science field who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.

Possible careers

  • Medical sonographer

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2025 fees

2025: CSP $5,000 per year part-time (48 credit points)

2025 fees

2024 fees

2024: CSP $4,500 per year part-time (48 credit points)

Fees

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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