Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics
Want to use your passion for physics to make an impact on the health and medical industry?
Medical physics is an evolving science. It’s about harnessing the health benefits of radiation exposure and managing any risks involved.
Due to the expansion of radiation oncology and medical imaging, there’s a global shortage of trained professionals in the area. Demand for medical physics graduates in the health sector is high.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics focuses on the latest advances in the field. You’ll learn from leading academics and research staff as you:
- build knowledge of human anatomy
- understand medical imaging processes—from X-ray and nuclear medicine to magnetic resonance and ultrasound
- study mathematical principles involved in image formation
- learn radiotherapy treatment techniques.
You’ll gain the opportunity to complete the coursework needed for accreditation as a medical physicist by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021
**Wise Guy Reports, 2019
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC084 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Prerequisites | All applicants must have completed the University of Adelaide subject Nuclear and Radiation Physics (PHYSICS 7011) or equivalent. |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $21,250
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics has a standard full-time duration of 0.5 years and is only offered part-time over 2 years.
Example Study Plan
| All of the following courses must be completed: | PHYSICS 7548 Human Biology for Medical Physics1 PHYSICS 7549 Physics of Medical Imaging1 PHYSICS 7550 Radiation Biology, Protection and Epidemiology2 PHYSICS 7551 Radiotherapy Physics2 |
2 = Course offered in odd years.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
