Master of Medical Radiation Physics

Program Overview

This two-year Master's program in Medical Radiation Physics equips graduates with expertise in the intersection of physics and medicine. Through hands-on experience at Royal Adelaide Hospital, students develop practical skills in medical imaging and radiotherapy. The program emphasizes problem-solving, data analysis, and research capabilities, preparing graduates for careers as medical physicists in radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, and radiation safety.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Master's program prepares students for a fulfilling career in the medical radiation physics field by equipping them with the necessary theoretical and practical expertise. Spanning two years of full-time study, the program is ideal for graduates from physics or engineering backgrounds looking to specialize in medical radiation physics. Through hands-on learning at Royal Adelaide Hospital, students gain practical experience under the guidance of renowned medical physicists.

Objectives:

• Master the intersection of theoretical and applied mathematics and physics in medical imaging and radiotherapy
• Gain proficiency in data collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation in the medical physics context
• Develop robust problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills
• Acquire advanced research capabilities through a comprehensive final-year research project

Outline:

Core Courses

• Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations
• Fourier Techniques and Applications
• Nuclear and Radiation Physics
• Experimental Physics
• Computational Physics
• Human Biology for Medical Physics (offered in even years)
• Physics of Medical Imaging (offered in odd years)
• Radiation Biology, Protection, and Epidemiology (offered in odd years)
• Radiotherapy Physics (offered in even years)

Electives

Students can choose electives worth 3 units from the following options:

• Non-Linear Optics
• Electronics for Data Acquisition

Research Project

• Research Project in Medical Radiation Physics, Part A

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Medical Radiation Physics program are equipped for a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Radiation oncology medical physicist in cutting-edge proton therapy clinics
• Diagnostic imaging medical physicist to aid in enhanced therapy decisions
• Radiation safety officer to mitigate treatment side effects