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Students
Tuition Fee
AUD 52,000
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Medical Physics | Radiology | Radiation Therapy
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 52,000
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-02-01-
2024-07-01-
About Program

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
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