CQUniversity
Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Level
Associate
Duration
4F
Campus
Mackay (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
March 2027
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography at CQUniversity in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
22,033
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
25.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity's website. | Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years | Students undertake a total of 2000 hours of full-time clinical study.
- As placements are located throughout Australia and availability is limited in each community, students may be placed at locations that are not of their choosing.
- Students must prepare financially and personally to relocate for placements, and are responsible for the associated costs.
- Students must meet specific pre-clinical health, safety, security and licensing requirements prior to each placement, and must disclose any condition that may put themselves or the public at significant risk while on placement.
- For full course requirements including mandatory health requirements such as immunisations and vaccination advice, security requirements and other compulsory requirements, visit Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography .
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
22,033
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
25%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary