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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Medical Physics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Learn the applications of physics to healthcare including diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy and radiation protection. This course is not subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
73660, 111847G
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Designed to meet the requirements of international students. In this course you'll develop the knowledge and skills to combine physics principles with engineering methods and techniques in the clinical environment and in research, for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-A relevant bachelor's degree with a major in physics, mathematics or engineering and with an average Maths and Physics mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the School.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-A relevant bachelor's degree with a major in physics, mathematics or engineering and with an average Maths and Physics mark of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the School.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Completing this course will provide you with a solid base to pursue a career in healthcare, and science, within hospitals, clinics, academic institutions and industry. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical insight that will enable you to help diagnose and treat disease using techniques such as nuclear medicine, MRI, CT scanners, computer technology and radiation therapy.

Medical physicists can undertake roles in a tertiary public hospital or private medical service provider. Some of the career options available to a Medical Physicist graduate include:

  • Medical Physics Registrar - The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) program provides students with the relevant knowledge and problem solving skills suitable for entry into the ACPSEM Training, Education and Accreditation Program (TEAP) in radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine. TEAP position are paid position and competitive. The accepted applicant will be in a registrar role for 3 to 5 years to become a qualified clinical medical physicist specialist.
  • Research and Development - Positions may be available at tertiary education institutions or private scientific companies as researchers. Opportunities may be available for further study (PhD) or postdoctoral research positions. Academic positions may open in university settings for PhD graduates as lecturers.
  • Radiation Safety Officers -There may be job opportunities in hospitals, clinics or industry (eg.
    mining companies) as a radiation safety officer.
  • Government Bodies - As scientific officers or dosimetry officers (eg.
    ), or radiation safety officers (eg. State Radiological Councils).
Career Pathways

Completing this course will provide you with a solid base to pursue a career in healthcare, and science, within hospitals, clinics, academic institutions and industry. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical insight that will enable you to help diagnose and treat disease using techniques such as nuclear medicine, MRI, CT scanners, computer technology and radiation therapy.

Medical physicists can undertake roles in a tertiary public hospital or private medical service provider. Some of the career options available to a Medical Physicist graduate include:

  • Medical Physics Registrar - The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) program provides students with the relevant knowledge and problem solving skills suitable for entry into the ACPSEM Training, Education and Accreditation Program (TEAP) in radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine. TEAP position are paid position and competitive. The accepted applicant will be in a registrar role for 3 to 5 years to become a qualified clinical medical physicist specialist.
  • Research and Development - Positions may be available at tertiary education institutions or private scientific companies as researchers. Opportunities may be available for further study (PhD) or postdoctoral research positions. Academic positions may open in university settings for PhD graduates as lecturers.
  • Radiation Safety Officers -There may be job opportunities in hospitals, clinics or industry (eg.
    mining companies) as a radiation safety officer.
  • Government Bodies - As scientific officers or dosimetry officers (eg.
    ), or radiation safety officers (eg. State Radiological Councils).

Course structure

Core

Take all units (54 points):

Option

Optional units: Take unit(s) to the value between 18 to 42 points:

Custom - Conversion

Students who have not completed a major in Physics from this University, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by the School, may be required to complete conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
59.5%
Overall satisfaction
67.8%
Skill scale
34.7%
Teaching scale
97%
Employed full-time
$78k
Average salary
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