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Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) at Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

University Rank:#226

The Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) at Queensland University of Technology is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Gardens Point campus in Brisbane, Australia, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year 6 months to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.

About Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)

In this course you will

Further your career in the medical and health physics discipline with QUT’s Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics).
Gain an understanding of the clinical aspects of medical situations and enhance your communication skills with other clinical staff.
Prepare for a career in hospitals, health departments, tertiary institutions and medical instrumentation companies, either as a medical physicist, health physicist or bioengineer.
Have the option to exit early with a Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Medical Physics).
Study a course that is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Sciences and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) at Queensland University of Technology

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 Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
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.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 98

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)

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 medical physicists, health physicists or bioengineers.

As a professional medical or health physicist, your day-to-day tasks may include:

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

Professional recognition

The Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) has been accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Sciences and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).

Graduates will receive exemptions from the academic requirements of the ACPSEM Training, Education, and Accreditation Program (TEAP) for Medical Physicists. Graduates of the Master of Applied Science will receive full exemption, while those completing the Graduate Diploma will receive exemption from the coursework component.

The TEAP is a five-year registrar training program that leads to accreditation as a Medical Physicist. For further details, please visit www.acpsem.org.au.

Possible careers

Health physicist
Medical equipment sales
Medical physicist
Medical scientist

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) at Queensland University of Technology

Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) at Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane