Overview
The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with preliminary education background in physics, mathematics, biology or engineering who wish to work in public health and related areas, and who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in Medical Radiation Physics.
Delivery
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Course structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics), a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points as outlined below.
a) 84 credit points of core subjects; and
b) 6 credit points of electives from PHYS 300 level subjects; and
c) 6 credit points of electives from either MTH8201, MTH8202 OR MTH8283
Students should consult with the Academic Program Director directly to help in planning out their program of study.
96 Credit points
Year 148 Credit points
Year 248 Credit points
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
1.
Evaluate medical radiation related instrumentation and apply techniques associated with diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology.
2.
Interpret theoretical, practical and professional information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to other health care professionals/practitioners, researchers and other key stakeholders.
3.
Employ independent learning strategies to self-evaluate and update professional knowledge of innovations in medical radiation physics.
4.
Apply knowledge of the basic structure and function of the human body relevant to clinical diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology.
5.
Evaluate radiation and radioactivity, its properties, units of measure, dosimetry measurement concepts and methods.
6.
Appraise radiation safety practices and procedures associated with diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology.
7.
Exercise critical thinking and judgement of the biological effects of radiation and its application for radiation safety and for radiation treatment.
8.
Perform the clinical support procedures required of a medical physicist in a professional and ethical manner.
9.
Design, research, synthesise key information and apply expert judgement in completing independent research projects and thesis in the field of medical radiation physics.
Professional recognition / accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP)
Australian Institute of Physics
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM)
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Pathways and nested qualifications
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