Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours)
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Abbreviation:
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BMRPA
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Home Faculty:
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Faculty of Engineering
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Duration:
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4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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192
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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Approx. UAI Entry:
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95
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Assumed Knowledge:
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Any two units of English plus Physics and Mathematics
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Recommended Studies:
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English Advanced, Chemistry and HSC Mathematics Ext. 1
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UOW Course Code:
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784
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UAC Code:
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757616
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CRICOS Code:
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032584F
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Overview / Course Aims
The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours) degree is designed to produce graduates with a strong background in physics and with the specialist skills in Medical Radiation Physics necessary to find employment in hospitals, research or industry.
Students will gain knowledge in areas relating to nuclear medicine, radiation physics, detector and instrumentation physics and data analysis. Graduates working in the area require both a theoretical background and practical skills in physics, with an emphasis on advanced knowledge and practice in specialist areas applicable to medical physics.
Professional medical physicists from major hospitals in the State will deliver key lectures and practical work as well as co-supervising thesis work. Students will find that they will move easily into employment and/or postgraduate work in this specialised area.
Course Requirements
All students must complete the required number of credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the degree - refer to course structure below. The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours) normally takes four years to complete. All students must take particular notice of the Course Rules regarding minimum rate of progress.
The formal contact hours, methods of teaching and learning and forms of assessment vary from subject to subject. Details will be provided to students at the commencement of each subject by the subject coordinator. Students should attend all classes including lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.
Honours
This four-year degree will be awarded at either Pass or Honours level, depending on the student's performance throughout the degree.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours) degree conforms to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Further Studies Options
Graduates can apply for entry to the Master of Science - Research or PhD.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist as medical physicists, researchers, occupational health and safety work and in radiation research and development.
Course Program
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Subject
Year 1
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Session
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Credit Points
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BMS101
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Systemic Anatomy
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Autumn
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6
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MATH187
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Mathematics 1A Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS141
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Fundamentals Physics A
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Autumn
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6
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BMS112
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Human Physiology
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Spring
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6
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MATH188
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Mathematics 1A Part 2
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Spring
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6
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PHYS142
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Fundamentals Physics B
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Spring
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6
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plus
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2 electives (6cp each)
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12
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Year 2
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MATH201
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Multivariate and Vector Calculus
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Autumn
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6
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MATH253
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Linear Algebra
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Autumn
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4
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or
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MATH203
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Linear Algebra
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS205
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Advanced Modern Physics
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS235
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Mechanics and Thermodynamics
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Autumn
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6
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MATH291
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Differential Equations
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Spring
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3
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or
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MATH202
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Differential Equations 2
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Spring
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6
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PHYS215
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Vibrations, Waves and Optics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS225
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Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS255
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Radiation Physics
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Spring
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6
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plus
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1 elective (if needed)
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6
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or (highly recommended)
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MATH293
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Complex Variables
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Spring
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4
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Year 3
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PHYS305
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Quantum Mechanics
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS325
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Electromagnetism
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS365
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Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS366
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Physics of Radiotherapy
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS375
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Nuclear Physics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS385
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Statistical Mechanics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS396
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Electronic Materials
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Spring
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6
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plus
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1 elective
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6
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Year 4
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PHYS451
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Nuclear Medicine
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Annual
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8
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PHYS452
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Medical Imaging
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Annual
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8
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PHYS457
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Research Project
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Annual
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24
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PHYS453
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Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
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Spring
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8
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