Allied Health Degree Alternatives

[2xq]

Thank you for the reply!

Thoughts on diagnostic radiography vs physiotherapy at USYD?
Also, if I do sit UCAT and apply as a non-standard what percentile should I be aiming for?

Great Question! A bit of a late reply but I digress
Q1: Radiography OR Physiotherapy?

• The Radiography course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to perform a range of medical imaging examinations, translating referrals into images that enable an accurate interpretation of a patient's condition. You will learn the knowledge and skills to acquire images with varied equipment ranging from small or mobile X-ray machines to larger units like MRI, CT and cardiac suites as well as attributes for patient care. Diagnostic radiographers work closely with radiologists in imaging and treating all regions of the body, and work with other medical specialists such as surgeons, cardiologists and as part of emergency medicine teams to perform imaging during operations and acute care. Radiography is a physically demanding profession and will require you to be able to move and handle patients and large motorised equipment.
• A Physiotherapy degree will teach you how to assess, diagnose and treat people with movement problems caused by a wide variety of health conditions. You will also learn how to help people avoid injuries and maintain a fit and healthy body. Physiotherapists can help when movement and function are threatened, for example by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximising quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing.

Now the actual question is what peaks your interests more? This will be the deciding factor.

Q2: If I sit UCAT and apply as a non-standard, what percentile should I be aiming for?

• Simple answer: Aim as high as possible.
• Have a look at the following pages as well:
  

  2021 Entry Interview Invite DATA COLLECTION

  Last updated: 02/01/2021 at 1730 University: Course: (Med or Dent) Percentile rank: VR: DM: QR: AR: Total: SJ: JPM/WSU formula (58%VR + 12%DM + 12%QR + 18%AR): Predicted ATAR/GPA: Number of completed university semesters: (non-standard applicants only) Rural: (yes or no) State: Other Special...

  medstudentsonline.com.au

  Aus Med and Dent Place Offers 2021 Entry - Collated Data

  LAST UPDATED: 04/02/2021 at 2100. Please contribute to the information we collect so that we can continue to support students going through the admissions process in the future. As with the interview invite thread, I will collate all the gathered information into this opening post also for ease...

  medstudentsonline.com.au

Hope this helps!

 

[avn]

Hey there!
I plan to undertake the Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography at CQU as it seems to be the shortest pathway (4 years). However, I have seen quite a lot of bad reviews across different forums of the course at this uni.

The other option I have is entering the Bachelor of Psych at UNSW and then completing a graduate diploma for sonography elsewhere (5-6 years). This way, I also have the opportunity to become a clinical psychologist if I change my mind down the track. However, this pathway is a little longer and it seems that achieving a high gpa might be a little more difficult due to the competitiveness of this course.

Any thoughts?

 

[2xq]

Hey there! I'm considering sonography as an alternative to dentistry.

I plan to undertake the Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography at CQU as it seems to be the shortest pathway (4 years). However, I have seen quite a lot of bad reviews across different forums of the course at this uni. To anyone who knows, how is the quality of teaching here and how easy is it to maintain a high gpa (for the prospect of entering undergrad dentistry)?

The other option I have is entering the Bachelor of Psych at UNSW and then completing a graduate diploma for sonography elsewhere (5-6 years). This way, I also have the opportunity to become a clinical psychologist if I change my mind down the track. However, this pathway is a little longer and it seems that achieving a high gpa might be a little more difficult due to the competitiveness of this course.

Any thoughts?

Hey!

Doing psychology as an undergrad is kind of uncommon for those wanting to do sonography! Most people would do nursing/radiography as an undergraduate degree before doing their graduate diploma.
With that being said, you'll probably have to do some research on whether psychology at UNSW will meet the prerequisites for unis offering the sonography graduate diploma. I wish you luck!

2xq

 

[avn]

Thanks 2xq! Psychology seems like an intriguing allied health profession allowing for a relationship with patients and has always been at the back of my mind. I've recently researched into sonography and love how it not only involves patient interaction but also largely entails a clinical, hands-on aspect (much like dentistry).

 

[DrDrLMG!]

Thanks 2xq! Psychology seems like an intriguing allied health profession allowing for a relationship with patients and has always been at the back of my mind. I've recently researched into sonography and love how it not only involves patient interaction but also largely entails a clinical, hands-on aspect (much like dentistry).

Can confirm Psychology is pretty great

ETA: it sounds like you’ve done some research already but if you have any further questions, feel free to pop them in the Psychology thread and I’ll do my best.