Master of Medical Ultrasound

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Location
Online
Next intake
Anytime
Study mode
Online
Course code
CM53
Course fee
$9,600 (2026 Indicative) (CSP)
$18,400 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
Commonwealth Supported Places available, offering significant fee savings.
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Overview

The Master of Medical Ultrasound is ideal for those with a Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography or equivalent, with two years of clinical experience, providing you with the specialist theoretical knowledge in advanced clinical practice and foundational skills to undertake medical science research.

From advanced musculoskeletal sonography, advanced fetal echocardiography to advanced communication, clinical education and more, you will learn from skilled Medical Ultrasound experts at the pace you prefer. 

If you're a qualified medical sonographer with a Graduate Diploma level qualification and two years of clinical experience as a qualified sonographer then this course provides an ideal professional development opportunity. Upon graduation, you will have enhanced your expertise in medical ultrasound and broadened your career opportunities in the public and private health sectors. 

This coursework Masters degree is a top-up qualification from the Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography (or equivalent). It enables you to broaden your knowledge in areas of advanced clinical sonographic practice and research. This includes advanced clinical practice knowledge in a range of specialised areas plus, a unit dedicated to foundation skills and knowledge for medical science research.

This course is delivered via our hyperflexible online mode, allowing you to set a pace that suits you and choose how and when you study. 

Study Experience

Discover more about your postgraduate medical ultrasound degree, offering flexible online study options with the ability to start anytime. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Commonwealth Supported
  • Flexible Online Study
  • Self Paced
  • Start Anytime

Career Opportunities

In the Master of Medical Ultrasound, students will undertake units in advanced practice in disciplines of their choice. This will see graduates enhancing their career advancement opportunities as specialists in their chosen area and being highly employable in their field of expertise across both the private and public sectors.

Structure & Availability

This course is offered fully online in hyperflexible format, meaning you can apply to start anytime.

Available Locations

Flexible Online Study

Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online. Access your course content on any device, anytime.

Your Course

You must complete four units (48 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

Core Units

You will study four units, including the first unit listed below. You will then choose three electives from the remaining units.

Additional Information

If you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.

Learn more about credit and RPL, including application timelines and the overall process.

This course does permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date.

Learn more about the offer process.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative Course Fee

The Indicative Course Fee is the total approximate cost of enrolling in this course depending on the type of place you are offered, either a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. The indicative fee should be used as a guide only. Fees are charged per unit studied and the amount quoted above would be applicable if you completed all units in this course. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

Commonwealth Supported Places

With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course in 2026, you may be eligible for significant fee savings, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

If you are not eligible for a CSP or if CSPs are full, you will be required to pay full fees.

Important

If you are a new student and are offered a CSP, you must submit an eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form) with the Australian Government to confirm your place, even if you are ineligible for or don’t intend to use a HECS-HELP Loan.

This is a Government requirement, and if you don’t submit before your commencing census date, your enrolment for the term will be cancelled.

HECS-HELP

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. 

Learn more about paying for university.

There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.

How to Apply

How to Apply

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Your Application Options

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier
  3. 5
    Receiving an offer
    Find out more about how your application will be assessed, offer types and timelines for receiving and responding to an offer.

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