Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)
Course summary The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with preliminary education background in physics, mathematics, biology or engineering who wish to work in public health and related areas, and who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in radiation oncology and diagnostic…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course summary
The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with preliminary education background in physics, mathematics, biology or engineering who wish to work in public health and related areas, and who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging medical physics.
The Master program comprises 12 coursework subjects and an applied research project under the supervision of professional medical physicists. Your lectures in nuclear medicine, radiobiology and radiation protection and practical classes will be held in hospitals by practising medical physicists and university academics.
Our medical radiation physics (MRP) program is backed by clinical associations with numerous hospitals. UOW’s medical radiation physics education and training program is the largest in the southern hemisphere. Our strong ties with industries and government labs ensure you receive significant industry exposure throughout your degree.
The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM), and the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP) – the first accredited program outside of North America.
What you will study
The Master program comprises 12 coursework subjects and an applied research project under the supervision of professional medical physicists. Coursework subjects include:
Advanced Modern Physics
Detection of Radiation
Human Structure and Function
Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications
Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics
Radiation Physics
Nuclear Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Medical Imaging
Physics of Radiotherapy
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
Nuclear Medicine
Multivariate and Vector Calculus
When you study the Medical Radiation Physics program you will gain an in-depth understanding of technical and theoretical knowledge, complemented with embedded practical work at hospitals and industry to prepare you for a career as a Medical Physicist in:
Radiotherapy and nuclear medicine departments in hospitals
Radiation protection in industrial and scientific facilities
Research, development and commercialisation of radiation medical instrumentation
Medical physics instrumentation sales.
Accreditation & professional recognition: Accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM), and the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
