Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics) at Queensland University of Technology

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Highlights

Complete coursework such as advanced lectures, seminars and independent study in medical and health physics.
Prepares you for a career as a medical physicist, health physicist or bioengineer in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies.
Complete in 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Opportunity to progress on to the Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics).

Unit code: PCN211
Credit points: 12
Campus: Gardens Point

Support for clinical imaging systems is an integral part of the Medical Physics profession. This requires an understanding of not only electronics and software, but also the fundamental physics underpinning the process of imaging. The aim of this unit is to provide you with a solid understanding of the physics behind three common medical imaging modalities: Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and ultrasound imaging. These techniques complement each other both in terms of the type of radiation used (ionising radiation, radio waves and acoustic waves) and in terms of the imaging utility; therefore, this combination of techniques provides a good introduction into the diverse and rapidly developing field of medical imaging. You will learn about the interaction of these types of radiation with matter, the basic mathematical principles of image formation, the factors determining image contrast and ways to modulate contrast, and the imaging common hardware.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Course code PH71 CRICOS code 020315D Delivery Gardens Point Delivery Gardens Point Duration 1 years full-time 2 years part-time Duration 1 years full-time 2 years part-time Entry February and July Entry February and July

Career

Graduates can seek employment in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies. Depending on the field of employment, graduates may be known as a medical physicist, health physicist or bio-engineer. Professional medical/health physicists:

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,400

How to Apply

Depending on your level of English language proficiency, there are different programs you can study. There are no academic requirements.

General English (5-45 week program)

No proof of English proficiency required.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

You will need to meet the English language level required for your course. There are 6 EAP programs available depending on your level of English:

EAP 1 Extended
EAP 1 Standard
EAP 2 Extended
EAP 2 Standard
EAP 3 Extended
EAP 3 Standard

IELTS Advanced

You will need to meet the English language level required for our IELTS Advanced program.

Program dates

To see our upcoming start dates visit our Program dates.

IELTS Test Centre

If you are in Australia, you can complete an IELTS exam at our IELTS Test Centre.

English entry test

If you are in Australia, you can sit for our QUT College English entry test for entry into:

general English programs
English for Academic Purposes
foundation programs
diploma programs.

There is no cost for these tests.

Complete the entry test application form (PDF file, 282.8 KB) and submit it to QUT College by the closing date listed on the form.

On the day of your test, register at QUT College reception and present your photo ID. You will be provided with test instructions at this time.

Tuition fees

Check your course information to see the tuition fees for your program.

Your offer letter will let you know what the indicative fees are for a full-time study period.

Tuition fees usually increase each year. Read the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB) before you accept your offer.

Enrolment fee

There is an enrolment fee of $175 when you accept your offer.

Airport reception

You can organise for us to pick you up at the airport when you arrive. The fee for this service is $110.

Living costs

While you are living and studying in Brisbane, you will have to pay for:

travel
accommodation
books
living costs

Living in Brisbane

We have services in place to help you settle in including accommodation services to help you find somewhere to live.

Complete the application

You can complete and submit the application via the QUT Application Portal

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Attach required documents

Ensure that you upload all the required documents. This includes:

a photocopy of your passport
proof of English language proficiency, if required.

What happens next?

You will usually receive an outcome of your application within 1-2 weeks.

If your application is successful, we'll send you:

an offer letter
instructions on how to pay your tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

To accept your offer, you must:

check that all your information is correct
complete your online acceptance of offer form
pay your tuition fees, enrolment fee, and your health cover.

Make sure you read and understand the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB).

When we receive your acceptance, we'll send you an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). Check that all the information on the eCoE is correct. You will need your eCoE to apply for your visa.

Student visa

Use your CoE to organise your Australian student visa online through your closest overseas Australian embassy or consulate.

You must nominate the overseas embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your visa on your acceptance of offer form. Choose the closest one to your city of residence to avoid delays in your visa processing.

Visa assessment

Your application for a visa will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Find more information about visa assessment processes via the Department of Home Affairs website.

Other visas

Students from some countries may be eligible to study our English programs on a working holiday or tourist visa. You must do your research and ensure that your visa is valid to study in Australia.

Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)

Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

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