Master of Medical Physics The University of Western Australia

Overview

Designed to meet the requirements of international students. In this Master of Medical Physics at The University of Western Australia you’ll develop 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.

You'll learn to

• 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

Career opportunities:

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. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical insight that will enable you to help diagnose and treat disease using techniques such as nuclear medicine, MRI, CT scanners, computer technology and radiation therapy.

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 - The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) programme provides students with the relevant knowledge and problem solving skills suitable for entry into the ACPSEM Training, Education and Accreditation Programme (TEAP) in radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine. TEAP position are paid position and competitive. The accepted applicant will be in a registrar role for 3 to 5 years to become a qualified clinical medical physicist specialist.

• Research and Development - Positions may be available at tertiary education institutions or private scientific companies as researchers. Opportunities may be available for further study (PhD) or postdoctoral research positions. Academic positions may open in university settings for PhD graduates as lecturers.

• Radiation Safety Officers -There may be job opportunities in hospitals, clinics or industry (eg. mining companies) as a radiation safety officer.

• Government Bodies - As scientific officers or dosimetry officers (eg. ARPANSA), or radiation safety officers (eg. State Radiological Councils).