Upon graduation, many radiographers choose to work in large medical imaging departments within the public hospital system, which provide opportunities to develop professional skills across a wide range of diagnostic examinations, including accident and emergency radiography, paediatrics, mobile radiography and operating theatre imaging. Other graduates choose to work in one of the many private radiology practices, offering diagnostic services to the community, and where examinations such as bone densitometry offer further skill development. Following postgraduate study and clinical training, general radiographers are able to specialise in sonography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, or hospital management. Career opportunities for graduates also exist within companies manufacturing a range of medical-imaging equipment. Studies in Biomedical Science offer a broad range of career opportunities for well-trained and proficient graduates.
Studies encompass all areas of the modern biomedical sciences, human biology and public health.
Graduates will pursue careers in areas such as medical research, public health policy, public health management, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular neurosciences, cancer research, reproductive biology and technology, anatomical sciences, forensic science, developmental biology, hospital medical technology, medical and health-related education, agricultural biology, medical and technical sales, laboratory technical services, sport and exercise, health and fitness, nutrition and dietetics. Only current Year 12 students, or those who have recently completed Year 12 and have not commenced tertiary studies, are eligible for deferred admission for 2001. All successful applicants admitted into the medical course for 2001 will be required to defer their studies for one year and will commence the first year of the new five-year course in 2002. There will be no Year 1 medical course taught in 2001. The other half of the class will be selected at the end of 2001.