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Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(MedRadPhys) |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Engineering School: |
Engineering Physics |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Entry Requirements: |
Completion of Bachelor of Science or equivalent |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1603 |
CRICOS Code: |
067176M |
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, who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in Medical Radiation Physics.
Course Program
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 | ||
MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus |
6 |
PHYS205 |
Advanced Modern Physics |
6 |
PHYS952 |
Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics |
8 |
GHMB927 |
An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
6 |
MATH202 |
Applied Differential Equations |
6 |
PHYS225 |
Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics |
6 |
PHYS255 |
Radiation Physics |
6 |
PHYS375 |
Nuclear Physics |
6 |
2nd Year | ||
PHYS305 |
Quantum Mechanics |
6 |
PHYS325 |
Electromagnetism |
6 |
PHYS954 |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection |
8 |
PHYS953 |
Medical Physics Research Project |
8 |
PHYS951 |
Medical Physics Research Project |
18 |