Overview

The Applied Science (Medical Physics) program at the Queensland University of Technology is structured to build both theoretical knowledge and practical skills progressively, preparing you for impactful roles in the healthcare and applied science sectors.

Career

Graduates can seek employment in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies. Depending on the field of employment, graduates may be known as a medical physicist, health physicist or bio-engineer. Professional medical/health physicists:

apply electronic tools and medical software, ultrasonics, radiation and computers to clinical and environmental problems
monitor the environment to maintain acceptable standards in the workplace and the community
apply fundamental physical research in development programs
are responsible for calibration, care and maintenance of instruments and apparatus.

Possible careers

Health Physicist

Medical Equipment Sales

Medical Physicist

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Sciences and Engineers in Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Total Quality Management

Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets

Project Management Principles

Population Health

Quality Management in Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 020315D

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in one of the following fields:

Biomedical, medical, medical electronics etc engineering
Biophysics
Electrical, avionics etc engineering
Geophysics
Mechanical engineering
Medical physics
Physics

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50000 AUD / year

≈ 50000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9900 AUD / year

≈ 9900 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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