Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)
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Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)
Highlights Complete coursework such as advanced lectures, seminars and independent study in medical and health physics. Prepares you for a career as a medical physicist, health physicist or bioengineer in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies. Complete in 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Opportunity to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Complete coursework such as advanced lectures, seminars and independent study in medical and health physics.
- Prepares you for a career as a medical physicist, health physicist or bioengineer in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies.
- Complete in 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Opportunity to progress on to the Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics).
These courses deal with well-established and emerging areas of medical and health physics including clinical measurement, computing, health physics, instrumentation, medical electronics, medical imaging, physiological monitoring, physics of radiotherapy, radiobiology, and radiological imaging sciences. The coursework also contains an introduction to the clinical sciences.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates can seek employment in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies. Depending on the field of employment, graduates may be known as a medical physicist, health physicist or bio-engineer. Professional medical/health physicists:
- apply electronic tools and medical software, ultrasonics, radiation and computers to clinical and environmental problems
- monitor the environment to maintain acceptable standards in the workplace and the community
- apply fundamental physical research in development programs
- are responsible for calibration, care and maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Sciences and Engineers in Medicine.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a Top 180 World University, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. This major Australian university is known as the university for the real world because of its close links with industry, relevant and award-winning teaching and applied research. QUT offers a range of study options across its main campus in Kelvin Grove and through its Gardens Point campus, which is based in the centre of Brisbane. Industry representatives and professionals contribute to course development, adding a practical perspective to theoretical education. QUT’s academic staff consult in industry and work on industry projects which often involve students. The university is home to a total of 52,510 students, out of which 9,769 are international - making for a diverse campus life. QUT is also known for its high student satisfaction, excellent graduate employment outcomes and outstanding alumni.