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Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(MedRadPhys) |
My University: |
science, medical radiation physics, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, medical imaging, diagnostic radiology, radiobiology |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
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. Some content is delivered off campus at collaborating hospitals.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
The completion of Bachelor of Science or equivalent is required for entry to this course.
For International students the English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University website: http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english/index.html
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 |
SHS 111 |
An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
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 Imaging and Nuclear Medicine |
8 |
PHYS951 |
Medical Physics Research Project |
18 |
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 programs.
The Master of Science (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.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: engineering@uow.edu.au