# Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound (GD-CLINUS)

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## About this course

## Contact

Email: [continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au](mailto:continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au)

Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149

Contact hours: <https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us>

Further information: <https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-clinical-ultrasound/>

##### Ultrasound Education Group

<https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg>\
[echo-info@unimelb.edu.au](mailto:echo-info@unimelb.edu.au)

## Coordinator

Colin Royse

## Principal Coordinator

Lindsay Bridgford

## Overview

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Award title | Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound |
| Year & campus | 2026 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | This course is not available to international students who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. |
| Fees information | [Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date](https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your-course/fees-and-payments/understanding-your-fees) |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 100 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |

This online program will be offered to practicing medical professionals who wish to obtain further expertise in medical ultrasound for clinical practice.

The course is designed to provide the knowledge-base necessary for diagnostic-level performance of echocardiography and interpretation; surface ultrasound uses such as ultrasound guided procedures and nerve blocks; and other medical specialist specific ultrasound applications such as vascular ultrasound examination. The aim is to provide advanced knowledge to specialist craft groups to facilitate use of ultrasound relevant to their specialty.

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound is part of a nested program of courses related to the use of clinical ultrasound. The program includes the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound and the Master of Clinical Ultrasound.

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Last updated: 10 December 2025