Course Entry

> International students and internationally schooled applicants (other than those students schooled in a recognised country) are required to provide an English language test approved by ECU with a score equivalent to the following minimum requirements:

> IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.5 (with no individual band score less than 7.0), or

> Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 72 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or

> TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 102 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:

• 24 for listening

• 24 for reading,

• 27 for writing, and

• 23 for speaking

Note:

> English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings.

> Recognised countries for English language purposes are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States of America. The medium of instruction must be English.

> Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

> Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;

Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*

> Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;

> University Preparation Course;

> Indigenous University Orientation Course;*

> Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*

> AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or

> Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

Course learning outcomes

> Apply broad medical sonographic knowledge and theory in a range of clinical and practical scanning situations.

> Critically analyse and interpret sonographic information to diagnose clinical conditions and factors which impact upon the diagnostic formulation.

> Use creative thinking techniques to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in medical sonography contexts.

> Use digital technologies and information literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

> Communicate sonographic knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently, sensitively and with independence with patients and colleagues.

> Interact professionally and respectfully with patients and colleagues, demonstrating a global outlook and support for cultural diversity, including delivering culturally secure services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.

> Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable, safe and ethical practices for positive client outcomes.

> Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and quality improvement practices.

Fees and Scholarships

> AUD $39,300 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

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