Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics
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Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics program provides specialist postgraduate training in the application of radiation physics, artificial intelligence, dosimetry, imaging, radiobiology and radiation protection for a range of medical conditions including cancer. Who is it for? The one-year Graduate Diploma course is designed to meet the growing global demand…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics program provides specialist postgraduate training in the application of radiation physics, artificial intelligence, dosimetry, imaging, radiobiology and radiation protection for a range of medical conditions including cancer.
Who is it for?
The one-year Graduate Diploma course is designed to meet the growing global demand for graduate physical scientists with the specialised knowledge, skills and expertise to work within a clinical setting in the highly scientific and technical environment of medical physics.
Career paths
Medical Physics offers diverse career opportunities across various pathways.
Professionals in this field ensure the accuracy and safety of diagnostic systems, like x-rays and ultrasound, crucial for understanding physiological processes across many health areas.
With further study and completion of the Master of Medical Physics, you may qualify to apply for trainee medical physicist positions in hospitals in Australia and New Zealand.
Graduates may also be employed In the following areas:
dosimetry (standard laboratories)
radiation protection agencies
industry and health-related government departments
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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