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Master of Medical Radiation Physics**
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Medical Radiation Physics |
Abbreviation: | MMedRadPhys |
UOW Course Code: | 1545 |
CRICOS Code: | 035592D |
Study area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Engineering Physics, Radiation Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation, Oncology, Medical Physics, Radiation Detector, Radiation Dosimetry Instrumentation Physics |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
** This course is not on offer in 2014.
Course Description
Students will gain an advanced body of knowledge in areas relating to radiation physics, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology medical physics, radiation detector and radiation dosimetry instrumentation physics. Graduates working in the area require both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in medical radiation physics, with an emphasis on an understanding of recent developments and professional practice. Professional medical physicists from major hospitals in the State will deliver key lectures and practical work as well as co-supervising thesis work. Graduates of this course have been employed in hospitals and research organisations in Australia and overseas.
Entry Requirements
Completion of Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent with Physics as a major study.
For International students the English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University website.
Course structure
Subjects | Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
Medical Physics Research Project | 18 | |
Radiation and Radiotherapy Physics | 8 | |
Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine | 8 | |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 8 | |
An Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 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.
Other Information
For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au.