Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics)

The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with a minimal physics background who wish to work in public health and related areas, and who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in Medical Radiation Physics.

The program comprises of fourteen coursework subjects and a research project:

Year 1

Year 2

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Evaluate medical radiation related instrumentation and apply techniques associated with diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. 2 Interpret theoretical, practical and professional information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to other health care professionals/practitioners, researchers and other key stakeholders. 3 Employ independent learning strategies to self-evaluate and update professional knowledge of innovations in medical radiation physics. 4 Apply knowledge of the basic structure and function of the human body relevant to clinical diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. 5 Evaluate radiation and radioactivity, its properties, units of measure, dosimetry measurement concepts and methods. 6 Appraise radiation safety practices and procedures associated with diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. 7 Exercise critical thinking and judgement of the biological effects of radiation and its application for radiation safety and for radiation treatment. 8 Perform the clinical support procedures required of a medical physicist in a professional and ethical manner. 9 Design, research, synthesise key information and apply expert judgement in completing independent research projects and thesis in the field of medical radiation physics.