Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced Honours

Help improve patients' quality of life when you study medical and radiation physics at UOW. You will study various forms of therapeutic radiation oncology, different methods of diagnostic radiation imaging, and the mechanisms of how such radiation interacts with the human body.

What are the latest technologies in radiation medicine? How can radiation better treat human diseases? On completion of this degree, you will be able to answer these questions and more as you build a strong background in physics as well as specialist theoretical-practical and programming skills in radiation medicine.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields in this flexible yet rigorous program. You will learn where medical physics matters most: in hospitals, clinics and nuclear science research facilities. In this course, you will gain knowledge in areas relating to nuclear medicine, radiotherapy physics, radiation transport physics modelling, detector and instrumentation physics, and data analysis. You will learn core fundamentals across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before deciding which minors and electives to focus on from the second year.

You will complete extensive professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom. Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections.

Advanced Medical and Radiation Physics degree graduates have a strong background in physics as well as advanced theoretical, practical and programming skills in radiation medicine that are necessary to find employment in hospitals, research laboratories or related industries. There is also an additional focus on cutting-edge research and career development opportunities throughout the degree.

The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Physics Advanced Honours is a program for high-achieving students, designed to provide an enriched educational experience and encourage you to continue further studies and research. Benefits of this program include the opportunity to apply for the Summer Scholarship program where you are employed as a paid research assistant, access to a wider range of subjects, and an annual study grant. You will need to maintain a weighted average mark of 80 throughout this program.