Master of Medical Sonography (Cardiac)

Postgraduate | 2026

Mode

Online

Campus

Adelaide City Campus

Duration

1.5 year(s) part-time only (no full-time option)

Program code

MAMSC

Study as

Part-time only (no full-time option)

Indicative annual fees

Commonwealth supported

Non-tuition fees

SATAC code

ACM231

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Professional Practice

Current registration as a Cardiac Sonographer with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (or overseas equivalent, where accreditation was awarded following completion of a recognised degree)

Higher Education Study

Complete a letter of support confirming a training position within an ultrasound department or cardiac laboratory that will be supervised by an accredited medical sonographer who is registered with ASAR (Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry) or who has an equivalent registration. Applicants who are not already registered with ASAR as a cardiac sonographer are advised that the program requires the completion of 2000 supervised clinical cardiac sonography experiences across various pathologies. Applicants are responsible for organising and maintaining an ongoing training position to acquire the requisite experience. Progression through the program is conditional upon meeting prescribed milestones.

AND

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or higher from a recognised higher education institution in one of the approved Fields of Education (FOE);

Approved Fields of Education (FOE)

Medical Studies
Nursing
Pharmacy
Radiography
Rehabilitation Therapies (excluding Audiology and Massage Therapy)
Dentistry
Optometry
Human Movement
Paramedical Studies
Health Science

Applicants with a qualification from a FOE not listed above may be considered on a case by case basis.

Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Master of Medical Sonography (Cardiac)

Program code: MAMSC

Complete 72 units comprising:

18 units for Core courses, and
36 units for all Work integrated learning, and
18 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Choose your course type

Year 1

Semester 1

Units 6

RADI5006 | Professional Issues for Sonographers (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses - Core courses

Units 6

RADI5026 | Cardiovascular Anatomy and Embryology (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Semester 2

Units 6

RADI5007 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses - Core courses

Units 6

HLTH5902 | Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Year 2

Semester 1

Units 6

HLTH5900 | Advanced Cardiac Haemodynamics (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Units 6

RADI5013 | Clinical Applications of Echocardiography (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Semester 2

Units 6

RADI5009 | Advanced Cardiac Pathology (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Units 6

RADI5011 | Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Year 3

Semester 1

Units 6

Core selectives ¹

Course type

1 Core selectives

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Semester 2

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

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Mid-Year Entry Study Plan

Notes

1. Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography (Cardiac) from Adelaide University (or equivalent) will be granted 48 units of credit and will commence the program from level 3.
2. Students must maintain a clinical experience logbook which documents a minimum of 2000 examinations of supervised cardiac ultrasound experience (verified by an ASAR accredited sonographer) over the duration of the program. Students will be required to submit evidence at prescribed milestones set by the Program Director.
3. Participation is required in clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.
4. The program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 3 years, and is offered only by external delivery.
5. Students who cannot maintain their training position throughout their enrolment will be offered to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography Principles and Theory (Cardiovascular). The Graduate Certificate exit award will NOT provide the student with ASAR accreditation.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 72 units comprising:

18 units for Core courses, and
36 units for all Work integrated learning, and
18 units for Electives

Complete 18 units comprising:

12 units for all Core courses, and
6 units from Core selectives

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Professional Issues for Sonographers	Course code RADI5006	Units 6
	Course name Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation	Course code RADI5007	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Allied Health Research Evidence Translation	Course code REHB5003	Units 6
	Course name Research Design and Development	Course code HLTH6002	Units 6

Notes

Core courses - 6. Students must successfully complete the four year 1 courses prior to enrolling in the remainder of the program.

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 36 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Advanced Cardiac Pathology	Course code RADI5009	Units 6
Course name Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio	Course code RADI5011	Units 6
Course name Clinical Applications of Echocardiography	Course code RADI5013	Units 6
Course name Cardiovascular Anatomy and Embryology	Course code RADI5026	Units 6
Course name Advanced Cardiac Haemodynamics	Course code HLTH5900	Units 6
Course name Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology	Course code HLTH5902	Units 6

Notes

1. Advanced Cardiac Pathology - RADI5009, Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio - RADI5011, Clinical Applications of Echocardiography - RADI5013, Cardiovascular Anatomy and Embryology - RADI5026: Students must provide evidence that they have a supervised external training position for the duration of these courses. For all domestic students and for international students training in Australia, supervision must be provided by a sonographer(s) registered with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Participation is required in clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.At the completion of these courses, students must submit a Clinical Progress Report (except RADI5011)
2. Students must have completed at least 1800 clinical cardiac ultrasound examinations and at least 2 Clinical Progress Reports to enrol in Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio - RADI5011. For this course all students must attend a compulsory OSCE examination on campus in Adelaide.

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 18 units comprising:

18 units from Program electives

	Course code	Units
Course name Fundamentals of Business Analytics	Course code BUSI6022	Units 6
Course name Health Ethics	Course code HLTH5000	Units 6
Course name People, Leadership and Organisational Performance	Course code HRES5002	Units 6
Course name Talent Acquisition and Development	Course code HRES5003	Units 6
Course name Managing Employee Performance and Rewards	Course code HRES5004	Units 6
Course name Managing Organisational Development and Change	Course code HRES5008	Units 6
Course name Quantitative Design for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Research	Course code NURS5028	Units 6
Course name Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care	Course code NURS5029	Units 12
Course name Project Management Fundamentals	Course code PROJX500	Units 6

APrf Bec Perry

Program Director

College of Health

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

bec.perry@adelaide.edu.au

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