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Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiation Physics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiation Physics |
Abbreviation: |
GDipMRP |
My University: |
Engineering, Medical Radiation Physics |
Engineering School: |
Engineering Physics |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
676 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
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 Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine as leading towards accreditation as a professional medical physicist. The Graduate Diploma is not accredited by Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine.
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.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
A pass Bachelor degree of at least three years' duration in a relevant discipline is required. 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
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
PHYS255 |
Radiation Physics |
6 |
SHS 111 |
An Introduction Anatomy and Physiology I |
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. | ||
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: engineering@uow.edu.au