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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview As a medical physicist, your career could take you into fields like radiotherapy, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and associated research and regulatory divisions of non-hospital institutions. Studying in central Melbourne, you will develop the skills to critically evaluate and optimise the performance of medical equipment and procedures, and use your problem-solving abilities to analyse outputs, diagnose problems and provide quality assurance for patient treatments. You’ll also learn how to apply specialist knowledge in instrumentation, and quantitative measurement to optimise the safe and effective use of radiation for patient care. Using your initiative together with a high degree of independence, you’ll be instrumental in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, and in the translation of research into professional practice. Medical physicists are important advisers to a wider team of professionals, who often include oncologists, radiologists, therapists, technologists, biomedical engineers, allied health professionals and safety advisers. Why choose medical physics at RMIT? Strong industry links Learn from industry and benefit from our long-standing industry connections, including close links with all major Melbourne hospitals. Work-integrated learning Gain practical skills and experience through a mix of theoretical and hands-on learning, including industry-designed assessments. Cutting-edge facilities Study in our radiotherapy treatment planning lab, virtual reality suite and cell laboratories for radiobiological experiments. What you will study This degree covers a range of physical science topics with applications in medicine, such as radiotherapy and imaging. A strong emphasis is placed on the protection of workers, patients and staff from the harmful effects of radiation. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements An Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 in a physical science, biomedical engineering or equivalent, having substantial physics and mathematics components. International qualifications are assessed according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a physical science, biomedical engineering disciplines having substantial physics and mathematics components, with a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Your career as a medical physicist Medical physicists oversee the safe and effective use of radiation and other physical phenomena for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases. Qualified medical physicists are highly sought after due to an ageing population and the expansion of radiation oncology and medical imaging facilities and services. Our graduates are employed throughout Australia, as well as the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, in fields including: Radiotherapy Medical imaging Nuclear medicine Radiation protection Mining and mineral processing Government regulatory agencies Private consulting, product development and training Associated research activities of non-hospital institutions Developing industries such as nuclear energy and space science. Australia is experiencing an expansion of radiation oncology and medical imaging facilities and services, with the construction of new treatment centres, particularly in regional areas. National workforce demand has been forecast to grow significantly over the next two decades, with a similar story worldwide. A postgraduate qualification in medical physics – such as the Master of Medical Physics – is mandatory to become a certified practising medical physicist in Australia and many other countries. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation This program is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) who oversee a professional accreditation program that recognises and certifies experienced medical physicists. To be certified as a professional medical physicist in Australia, you must complete the requirements stipulated by the ACPSEM. These include: undergraduate Bachelor of Physics, or Bachelor of Science, with a Physics major, or ACPSEM approved equivalent degree with strong physics and maths subjects an ACPSEM accredited postgraduate degree in medical physics (masters or higher), or ACPSEM approved equivalents. You must also meet the bachelor degree requirements (above) completion of the ACPSEM Training, Education and Accreditation Program (TEAP) while employed as a Medical Physics Registrar at an accredited clinical training centre <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For entry into a postgraduate coursework degree such as the Master of Medical Physics, RMIT requires a minimum IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or a TOEFL iBT overall score of 79 (with minimum scores of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing), or a PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no communication band less than 50, or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you may meet the English language requirement by demonstrating at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency, supported by a statement from your employer on official letterhead confirming that English is the language of business, your duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, you can meet the English language requirement through satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or through satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at certificate IV or above (or equivalent), provided the teaching and assessment was entirely in English.
No. RMIT does not accept IELTS (General) for admission into its university programs, and does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Only IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake are accepted, along with TOEFL iBT, PTE (Academic), C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency.
English language proficiency test results are valid for 2 years from the test date. Tests that fall outside this validity period will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by RMIT.
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