Overview

On the Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours) course from University of Wollongong you will study radiation interactions, dosimetry, detectors and instrumentation design related to medical physics, health physics, nuclear physics, radiation safety, and accelerator and reactor physics. Computer programming related to cancer treatment planning, particle transport and medical imaging is also a core skill proposed in several subjects.

Advanced medical and radiation physics graduates have a very strong background in physics as well as specialist theoretical, practical and programming skills in radiation medicine. There is also an additional focus on cutting-edge research and development opportunities throughout the degree.

The honours year is entirely devoted to medical physics topics. It has a substantial 24-credit point research component. This research project is supported by three special subjects that deal with the major activities of a medical radiation physicist including medical Imaging, nuclear medicine, radiobiology, and radiation protection.

Career opportunities:

Detector and Instrumentation Physicist
Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist
Medical Imager
Medical Physics Researcher
Medical Radiation Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Patent Officer
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Protection Officer
Radiation Transport Physics Modeller

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours) degree conforms to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Structure and Function

Advanced Modern Physics

Multivariate and Vector Calculus

Linear Algebra and Groups

Vibrations, Waves & Optics

Differential Equations. Analysis and Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Medical Imaging View 15 other Bachelors in Medical Imaging in Australia

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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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General requirements

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.

This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

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Tuition Fees

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44736 AUD / year

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Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course.

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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