Master of Medical Physics

Program Overview

The University of Western Australia's Master of Medical Physics program prepares international students for careers in healthcare and science. Students gain knowledge in medical physics principles and technologies, develop analytical and problem-solving skills through research, and have opportunities to choose optional units tailored to their interests. Taught by leading clinical medical physicists, the program provides real-world learning experiences and meets the accreditation standards of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine.

Program Outline

It aims to equip students with 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.

Objectives:

• Understand the core subjects in medical physics and the latest technologies in the field.
• Understand the fundamental concepts and applications of physics principles in medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Become familiar with practical skills in the field of medical physics and learn analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills by conducting research.

Teaching:

• Taught by leading clinical medical physicists who are operating at the forefront of the profession, giving students real-world learning on how medical physics problems are handled in the hospital environment.

Careers:

• 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.
• 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
• Research and Development
• Radiation Safety Officers
• Government Bodies

Other:

• The Master of Medical Physics program is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
• Domestic students may wish to enrol in Master of Physics (Medical Physics).
• Students will complete a research project on a medical physics topic that will develop their independent research and analytical abilities and give them an understanding of current diagnostic and therapeutic technologies used in medical systems.
• Students will have several optional units to choose from, to suit their individual interests.
• The program is designed to meet the requirements of international students.
• Allows international students to access overseas financial support from their supporting organisations.
• Provides strong background knowledge in the field and prepares you for your future career.
• With our strong partnerships with Sir Charles Gaidner Hospital and private centres across Perth, you'll be taught by leading clinical medical physicists who are operating at the forefront of the profession, giving you real-world learning on how medical physics problems are handled in the hospital environment.