Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2025

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

External, St Lucia

Attendance mode

External, In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

Centre for Advanced Imaging

Email: cai@enquire.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 8263

Web: https://cai.centre.uq.edu.au/study

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2025

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2025)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

External, St Lucia

Attendance mode

External, In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below); or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in medical imaging, physics or molecular imaging.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualifications.

CRICOS Code: 034046E

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 3365 8263
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web: https://cai.centre.uq.edu.au/study

Enquire online

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology?

This program builds on the fundamental knowledge gained in the first four core courses of the Graduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Technology. Elective courses enable the student to study application of magnetic resonance fundamentals into the clinical environment as well as their development into advanced imaging techniques. This program also requires the completion of a minor research project on a topic selected by the student of relevance to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Access is to an MRI scanner is NOT required for this award.

What you can study

For more information on what you can study, please visit the Magnetic Resonance Technology Planner.

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below); or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in medical imaging, physics or molecular imaging.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualifications.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 034046E

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Additional costs

  • Students who undertake vacation work, fieldwork or work experience will be required to fund their own travel and living expenses.

What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology

Careers

There is currently a demand for MRI physicists, MR Technologists, image processors, engineers, and biomedical engineers within Australia and internationally. Graduates have found employment in leadership positions in hospitals, private practice and research facilities.

For a sample of the job opportunities in magnetic resonance, visit the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT), or visit an Allied Health locum agency website.

Professional memberships:
Completion of this degree will not fulfill requirements for clinical accreditation. Interested individuals can contact professional bodies such as the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) or the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) for details on membership and accreditation requirements.

Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology

To graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: