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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 |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
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 and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) will be able to:
- Evaluate medical radiation related instrumentation and apply techniques associated with diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology.
- Interpret theoretical, practical and professional information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to other health care professionals/practitioners, researchers and other key stakeholders.
- Employ independent learning strategies to self-evaluate and update professional knowledge of innovations in medical radiation physics.
- Apply knowledge of the basic structure and function of the human body relevant to clinical diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology.
- Evaluate radiation and radioactivity, its properties, units of measure, dosimetry measurement concepts and methods.
- Appraise radiation safety practices and procedures associated with diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement of the biological effects of radiation and its application for radiation safety and for radiation treatment.
- Perform the clinical support procedures required of a medical physicist in a professional and ethical manner.
- Design, research, synthesise key information and apply expert judgement in completing independent research projects and thesis in the field of medical radiation physics.
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:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| MTH8201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHY8205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS952 | Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics | 8 | Autumn |
| MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
| MTH8202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Spring |
| PHY8225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
| PHY8255 | Radiation Physics | 6 | Spring |
| PHY8375 | Nuclear Physics | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| PHY8305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHY9325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS954 | Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 8 | Spring |
| PHYS953 | Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine | 8 | Annual |
| PHYS951 | Medical Physics Research Project | 18 | Annual |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
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