Master of Applied Science (Health & Medical Physics)

This Master of Applied Science degree develops advanced research principles and methods and mastery of a body of knowledge in applied physics.

Upon graduation with a Master of Applied Science degree from RMIT University you will have developed:high level skills in research processes, the ability to solve complex problems and provide high-level, strategic and research-based advice in a variety of settings.

the ability to analyse and synthesise knowledge related to specific disciplines, and high level communication skills.This program provides appropriate research training for physicists involved with radiotherapy, diagnostic medical procedures and health physics.The program consists of approximately two-thirds research project and one-third coursework.

The research project will be in an area of medical or health physics, and will be examined by thesis.

The coursework is vocationally relevant to radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, radiation protection and health physics, and is available in online mode.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.Upon graduating with a Master of Applied Science (Medical and Health Physics) from RMIT University in the School of Applied Sciences, you will be able to work in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging facilities in hospitals, the radiation protection industry, and in health physics regulatory organisations.

Coursework Courses

Complete the following Courses:

AND

Thesis Courses

The remaining allocation of credit points for each semester should be made up of the following Courses:

Applicants for masters by research programs must have completed one of the following from a recognised higher education institution:

• a four year bachelor degree with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year;

or

• another recognised award deemed to be equivalent in character and standard to a four year undergraduate degree, with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year.

Alternatively applicants may provide evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and experience that satisfies the Dean of the School of Graduate Research 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.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents webpage.

English Language Requirements

A minimum IELTS (academic module) overall score 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents webpage (unresolved).

Selection Tasks

These entrance requirements are the minimum academic standard you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the program. You will need to complete a selection task as part of your application. See the Postgraduate Research Admission Application Form for more details.

Graduates of the Master of Applied Science will have developed mastery in research in their chosen field by undertaking a substantial and rigorous research project.

Graduates of a Master of Applied Science by research will have:

• a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent development in one or more disciplines
• advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
• cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application
• cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
• cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods
• communication and technical skills to present coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge

Graduates of a Master of Applied Science by research will demonstrate the application of these knowledge and skills:

• with creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning
• with high level personal autonomy and accountability
• to plan and execute a substantial piece of research