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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

GMBH927

An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

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.

 
   

Last reviewed: 30 October, 2008 

 
   
 
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