C10346v1 Bachelor of Biomedical Physics
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Bachelor of Biomedical Physics is a multi-disciplinary degree that combines both biomedical science with physics applications.
Some of the most challenging and rewarding applications of physics are in the area of biomedical physics.
There is a broad range of applications for biomedical physics in areas such as radiation oncology, medical imaging and radiation safety.
Knowledge of biomedical physics can be applied to instrument development, from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to simple glucose monitors or therapeutic agents based on nanoparticles.This course provides students with skills and expertise that equip them to participate in the rapidly growing area at the interface between physics and biomedicine.
Students gain advanced experimental, analytical and computational skills as well as an understanding of how the body works at a cellular and organ level.
Students explore the biomedical applications of physics, ranging from the use of nanoparticles as diagnostic and therapeutic agents to medical imaging and diagnostic instrumentation.
Structure
Students must complete 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Industrial training/professional practice
Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91012 Core subjects (Biomedical Physics) | 144cp |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
Autumn commencing
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
| 33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science | 6cp |
| 68101 Foundations of Physics | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp |
| 33290 Statistics and Mathematics for Science | 6cp |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp |
| 68201 Physics in Action | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 33360 Mathematics for Physical Science | 6cp |
| 68316 Applied Electronics and Interfacing | 6cp |
| 68203 Biomedical Physics Methodology | 6cp |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68315 Imaging Science | 6cp |
| 68413 Quantum Physics | 6cp |
| 91140 Bionanotechnology | 6cp |
| 91239 Human Pathophysiology | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp |
| 68606 Solid-state Science and Nanodevices | 6cp |
| 68202 Medical Imaging Technology | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68204 Biomedical Physics Project | 6cp |
| 68205 Advanced Medical Device Technology | 6cp |
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp |
Spring commencing
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
| 68201 Physics in Action | 6cp |
| 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 | 6cp |
Summer session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp |
| 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 33360 Mathematics for Physical Science | 6cp |
| 68101 Foundations of Physics | 6cp |
| 68203 Biomedical Physics Methodology | 6cp |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68315 Imaging Science | 6cp |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp |
| 91140 Bionanotechnology | 6cp |
| 68413 Quantum Physics | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
| 68606 Solid-state Science and Nanodevices | 6cp |
| 68202 Medical Imaging Technology | 6cp |
| 68316 Applied Electronics and Interfacing | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68204 Biomedical Physics Project | 6cp |
| 68205 Advanced Medical Device Technology | 6cp |
| 91239 Human Pathophysiology | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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