Bachelor of Medical Imaging

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QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree (Level 7, 360 credits)

Duration

3 years full-time

Location

Christchurch, with clinical placements across New Zealand

Fees

NZD $26,572 to $29,761 per year (Ara's 2026 sources differ; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.5 overall (6.5 in each band)

Next Intake

January (one intake a year; applications close in August of the year before)

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Medical Imaging at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a three-year Level 7 degree that trains you as a medical imaging technologist (radiographer). It includes about 60 weeks of clinical placement.

Placements are in Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin, Invercargill, Greymouth, Blenheim, Nelson, Wellington and Auckland. Ara's course page currently describes the qualification as pending NZQA approval, so check its status with us before applying.

What You'll Study

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 1, 2 and 3
Radiographic Technique 1, 2 and 3
Medical Imaging Science 1 and 2
Clinical Practice and Professional Practice in each year
Specialist Modalities
Research Project

Why Choose This Programme?

Route to registration: graduates can register with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board to practise in New Zealand.
Extensive clinical time: about 60 weeks of clinical placement.
International options: after one year of New Zealand work experience, graduates can work in the UK and Australian health systems.

Ready to apply? Book a free consultation, read our study in New Zealand guide or browse all courses.

Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Medical imaging technologist	Practise in New Zealand public and private healthcare after registering with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board.
Specialist training	Postgraduate training in MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound or mammography (not offered at Ara).

Entry Requirements

New Zealand University Entrance with Level 3 credits in English, science or maths, and one other approved subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Ara's Level 4 Pre-Health Pathway is also accepted.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each band.
Police vetting, health clearances and a current first aid certificate are also required.
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