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Graduate Diploma Medical Radiation Physics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma Medical Radiation Physics |
Abbreviation: |
GDipMRP |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Engineering School: |
Engineering Physics |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Entry Requirements: |
A pass Bachelor degree of at least three years' duration in a relevant discipline |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
676 |
CRICOS Code: |
052460G |
Overview
This Graduate Diploma is based on the coursework component of the Master of Medical Radiation Physics; it allows students to complete the formal coursework necessary for Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) accreditation separately from the research component.
The Graduate Diploma program has been accepted by ACPSEM as leading towards accreditation as a professional medical physicist. The Graduate Diploma is not accredited by ACPSEM.
Students must consult the Medical Radiation Physics Discipline Adviser for admission to the course. Forty eight (48) credit points are to be chosen from the following list in consultation with the Physics Discipline Advisor.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
PHYS255 |
Radiation Physics |
6 |
SHS 111 |
An Introduction Anatomy and Physiology I |
6 |
PHYS952 |
Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics |
8 |
PHYS953 |
Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine |
8 |
PHYS954 |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection |
8 |
Plus 2 electives from the Physics undergraduate program or 900-level Physics subjects. |