Medical Radiation Sciences

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An exciting part of the Medical Radiation Sciences degree involves on the job training through Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

To assist with the WIL journey, the following tabs contain important information and guides to ensure students are aware of the WIL requirements.

The following indicates compulsory Work Integrated Learning (WIL) components:

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) (4411DR)

  • MRS276 Radiographic Techniques 1 (280 hours)
  • MRS371 Radiographic Techniques 2 (210 hours)
  • MRS375 Radiographic Techniques 3 (210 hours)
  • MRS455 Diagnostic Radiography Residency (1200 hours in 2 placement blocks)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) (4411NM)

  • MRS224 Nuclear Medicine Science 1 (280 hours)
  • MRS331 Nuclear Medicine Science 2 (210 hours)
  • MRS332 Nuclear Medicine Science 3 (210 hours)
  • MRS454 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Residency (1200 hours in 2 placement blocks)

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) (4411RT)

  • MRS253 Principles and Practice Radiation Therapy 1 (280 hours)
  • MRS349 Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy 3 (225 hours)
  • MRS365 Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy 3 (210 hours)
  • MRS456 Radiation Therapy Residency (1200 hours in 2 placement blocks)

Noted:  Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (with Specialisations) (4411RS)

It is mandatory as a Charles Sturt University student to obtain and maintain NSW Health and Charles Sturt University compliance requirements. The following information will assist in achieving student compliance.

NSW Health student compliance requirements - Mandatory

Due first year of study and no later than 30 June

  • Australian National Police Check
  • NSW Health Code of Conduct
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations
  • Influenza vaccination

NSW Health student compliance requirements - Highly Recommended

  • COVID-19 vaccination

Visit NSW Health for more information

Use the following checklist to help organise student compliance requirements:

Download NSW Health compliance checklist

Once NSW Health student compliance requirements are obtained, email them to MLHD-ClinConnect@health.nsw.gov.au for processing. Please enter in the email subject line: CSU / student ID / student name / discipline / compliance.

Charles Sturt University student compliance requirements - Mandatory

Due first year of study and no later than 30 June

  • First Aid including CPR
  • Working with Children Checks
  • QLD Blue Card
  • Uniforms and Student Placement ID Card
  • Online course – Manual Handling
  • Online course – Hand Hygiene

Charles Sturt University student compliance requirements - Highly Recommended

  • Mental Health First Aid

Visit Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Brightspace site for more information

Download the discipline requirements checklist

Once student compliance requirements obtained, instructions on how to upload to InPlace can be found on the above Faculty of Science Brightspace site.

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning journey the following services provide important information:

  • Student support services – Student Charter, Financial support, technical support, Special Consideration, Make a complaint and Appeals and reviews.
  • Support and wellbeing services – Access to Disability services, First Nations students, International students, Research students, LGBTIQA+ students, Refugee students, Elite athletes.
  • Three Rivers Department of Rural Health – Support for eligible students with subsidised accommodation or financial assistance while on placement in the Three Rivers locations, Online learning modules, access to the Charles Sturt Student Rural Health Club, rural career opportunities and pathways to further health study. Students can also access the UDRH map here which has all of the UDRH mapped across Australia with contact details to check their placement locations.
  • Scholarships and Grants – Access to apply for Charles Sturt University Scholarships and Grants and also from external providers.
  • WorkPlace Health and Safety Incident management reporting – reporting an incident or hazard within
    24hrs or as soon as possible after the event via the Protecht online form
  • Insurance - Work Integrated Learning Student Insurance

To assist with the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) journey, the following resources provide important information:

Medical Radiation Science Placement Calendar 2025

Need help or assistance?

Please contact the Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Team.

Phone: +61 26933 3010
Email: FOSH-WPL@csu.edu.au