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Master of Medical Radiation Physics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Medical Radiation Physics |
Abbreviation: |
MMedRadPhys |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Engineering School: |
Engineering Physics |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Entry Requirements: |
Completion of Bachelor of Science or equivalent with Physics as a major study |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1545 |
CRICOS Code: |
035592D |
Overview
Candidates who have completed a Bachelors degree which did not include a relevant major study will be required to complete additional subjects in Physics as outlined in the Masters Degree regulations. Students who have completed the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Physics from the University of Wollongong, or equivalent specialist course, would be advised to enrol in a Medical Radiation Physics research program. The course consists of a research project and four subjects.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
PHYS951 |
Medical Physics Research Project |
18 |
PHYS952 |
Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics |
8 |
PHYS953 |
Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine |
8 |
PHYS954 |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection |
8 |
GHMB927 |
An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
6 |
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programmes.
The Master of Medical Radiation Physics has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.