Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)
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    Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)

    Queensland University of Technology
    Queensland University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Brisbane
    University Rank:#213
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,330 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)

    About

    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.
    • Opportunity to progress on to the Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics).
    • The course is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Sciences and Engineers in Medicine.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum academic requirements

    Entry requirements

    You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in one of the following fields:

    • Biomedical, medical, medical electronics etc engineering
    • Biophysics
    • Electrical, avionics etc engineering
    • Geophysics
    • Mechanical engineering
    • Medical physics
    • Physics

    The following degrees (or higher qualification) are not acceptable:

    • Biomedical science
    • Laboratory science
    • Medical science

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.     		176 169 169 169 169
    PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
    TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    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:

    • apply electronic tools and medical software, ultrasonics, radiation and computers to clinical and environmental problems
    • monitor the environment to maintain acceptable standards in the workplace and the community
    • apply fundamental physical research in development programs
    • are responsible for calibration, care and maintenance of instruments and apparatus.

    Professional recognition

    The course is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Sciences and Engineers in Medicine.

    Possible careers

    • Health physicist
    • Medical equipment sales
    • Medical physicist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,330 / per year

    Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane

    Go to Official Website