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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Medical Physics

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of 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.

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Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

The Master of 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 Master of Medical Physics will set you on the path to becoming a clinical medical physicist. This entry-level qualification will give you the foundation knowledge to work within a clinical setting across areas of medicine including cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, and health physics.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

The Master of Medical Physics provides the entry level qualification for trainee medical physicists working in a hospital medical physics department.

Graduates of our program are also employed in the following areas:

  • dosimetry (standard laboratories)
  • radiation protection agencies
  • industry and health-related government departments
Professional accreditation

The course is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) and is aligned with International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations for Postgraduate Medical Physics Academic Programmes (Training Course Series 56(Rev.1).

Graduates may qualify to apply for trainee medical physicist positions in hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Students should refer to the ACPSEM website for details of entry requirements for the trainee positions.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
77.3%
Overall satisfaction
68.8%
Skill scale
53.8%
Teaching scale
96.8%
Employed full-time
$91.3k
Average salary