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Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) |
Abbreviation: | MSc(MedRadPhys) |
UOW Course Code: | 1603 |
CRICOS Code: | 067176M |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Physics, Science, Medical Radiation Physics, Physics |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Course description
The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with a minimal physics background who wish to work in public health and related areas, and who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in Medical Radiation Physics.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
An applied research project under the supervision of professional medical physicists is selected from one of the current research fields:
• Nuclear Medicine
• Medical Imaging
• Instrumentation and Imaging Physics
• Radiation Protection
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiotherapy
• Radiobiology
In addition to the research project, the program also comprises twelve coursework subjects:
Subjects | Credit Points | |
1st Year | ||
Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | |
Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | |
Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics | 8 | |
An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 6 | |
Applied Differential Equations | 6 | |
Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | |
Radiation Physics | 6 | |
Nuclear Physics | 6 | |
2nd Year | ||
Quantum Mechanics | 6 | |
Electromagnetism | 6 | |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 8 | |
Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine | 8 | |
Medical Physics Research Project | 18 | |
Professional recognition/accreditation
Accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au