2016 Course Handbook
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

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Medical Radiation Physics

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

The Medical Radiation Physics minor provides a broad foundation in the enabling sciences of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Building on this foundation with biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, the student is able to develop a holistic view of the operation of the human organism. In addition they will develop an understanding of the scientific principles underlying physiological processes, and medical technologies and instrumentation. This minor provides a pathway into the MSc in Medical Radiation Physics, and via that into the training program for accreditation as a medical physicist in the Australian medical system. It also provides an excellent platform for those wishing to engage in postgraduate medical research in a broad range of areas, as well those simply wishing to pursue graduate entry into medicine.

Minor Structure

The schedule for students undertaking the Medical Radiation Physics minor for the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health for 2nd and 3rd year, including core and minor subjects is detailed below.

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 2
Autumn
BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry*6Autumn
CHEM212Organic Chemistry II*6Autumn
MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology*6Autumn
PHYS141Fundamentals of Physics A6Autumn
Spring
BIOL214The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism6Spring
BIOL215Introductory Genetics*6Spring
PHYS142Fundamentals of Physics B6Spring
NMIH205Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice*6Spring
Year 3
Autumn
CHEM358Pharmacology*6Autumn
MATH187Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus6Autumn
PHYS205Advanced Modern Physics6Autumn
Spring
BIOL341Immunity and Infection*6Spring
MATH188Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus6Spring
PHYS255Radiation Physics6Spring
Annual
MEDI380Integrated Science in Medicine*12Annual

*Subjects required for the course common core. These subjects are listed on the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health main page.

 

Last reviewed: 13 April, 2016