Overview

This Applied Science (Health and Medical Physics) from RMIT University consists of a research project combined with five specialist courses related to health physics, radiation protection, and medical physics. These inter-disciplinary studies include:

radiation oncology (‘radiotherapy’)

diagnostic imaging – in the areas of nuclear medicine, CT and MRI

radiation protection

human anatomy and physiology.

Career

A masters degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD and employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate organisations.

Graduates of our medical and health physics programs have been employed by all of the above listed organisations as well as:

Icon Cancer Centre Epworth Hospital

Central West Cancer Centre

STEM Health Care Solutions

Monash Medical Centre

Gold Coast University Hospital

Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney

Royal Adelaide Hospital

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Sydney

Liverpool-Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre

GenesisCare (Australia-wide)

4DMedical Imaging

Biomedical Technology Services Queensland

SGS Radiation Services

Gamma Gurus

Australian Federal Police

Defence Science and Technology Organisation

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Advanced Science and Technology Institute Philippines

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF).

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) as an approved postgraduate qualification forming a compulsory component of the requirements to become a certified medical physicist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods for Sciences

Radiation Physics and Radiation Protection

Radiotherapy Physics and Modelling

Human Structure and Function

Medical Imaging Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Medicine Medical Imaging View 93 other Masters in Medicine in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 079700G

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or

evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

Tuition Fee

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International

37440 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37440 AUD per year during 24 months.

National: Research Training Scheme

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Science (Health and Medical Physics).

Available Scholarships

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