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Physics deals with the fundamental building blocks of nature: energy and matter. It is how we describe the working of the universe. It is being applied to everything from battery technology to cancer therapies.
MEDICAL PHYSICS IN ACTION FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC
When you study to become a medical physicists at UOW, we will make sure you get more than a theoretical education. You’ll learn where medical physics matters most: out in hospitals, clinics and nuclear science research facilities. To ensure the highest level of industry engagement, professional medical physicist from major hospitals and keynote speakers from industry will deliver key lecture and practical work as well as co-supervising research projects. In second year, you’ll gain hands-on experience in photon, neutron and charged particle physics in the undergraduate physics laboratories, as well as through field trips to accelerator facilities such as the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). In third year, you’ll have further lectures and practical experience, particularly in electron and X-ray related medical physics at cancer treatment centres and ANSTO. If you continue your studies to an Honours or Master degree, you’ll be taught Nuclear Medicine, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection – in hospitals. Your lectures and practical classes will be held in hospitals by practising Medical Physicists and University academics. You’ll also undertake a significant research thesis component (33-50% of your workload) with joint clinical or industry supervision with partners such as ANSTO, CSIRO and the Australian Synchrotron. Medical physics graduates have no specific requirement for previous clinical experience – which means research projects; hospital lectures and practicals you complete at UOW will give you a headstart
ADVANCED DEGREES
The Advanced science degrees are designed to provide an enriched education experience and to encourage high achievers to continue onto studies in Honours and research. Advanced degree students receive the following privileges: Access to the Summer Scholarship program were you get paid as a Research Assistant Access to a wider range of subjects $500 annual study grant All Advanced degree students must maintain an average mark of 80 every session to remain in the degree
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Medical and Radiation Physics Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics ATAR
80
Duration
3 years
Starts
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
Location Wollongong UAC 757616 CRICOS 052461G Bachelor OF Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced ATAR
95
Duration
4 years
Starts
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
Location Wollongong UAC 757603
The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics degree is designed to produce graduates with a strong background in physics with specialist skills in Medical Radiation Physics necessary to find employment in hospitals, research or industry. You will gain knowledge in areas relating to nuclear medicine, radiation physics, detector and instrumentation physics and data analysis. To work in the area you will require both a theoretical background and practical skills in physics, with an emphasis on advanced knowledge and practice in specialist areas applicable to medical physics.
Accreditation The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics and Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced conform to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics and Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine. You can select electives from a number of specialist areas in your final year including: Sustainable Energy and Engineering Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Automotive and Bulk Materials Handling.
CRICOS 032584F
Physics Bachelor of science (physics) ATAR
80
Duration
3 years
Starts
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
Location Wollongong UAC 757616 CRICOS 052461G Bachelor of science advanced ATAR
95
Duration
4 years
Starts
Autumn (February), Spring (July)
Location Wollongong UAC 757602 CRICOS 032584F
Physics is fundamental to the study of all sciences and has a key role to play in generating and supporting new technologies. Physicists contribute solutions in a broad range of areas, from everyday concerns to cutting edge advances - such as the robustness of the world’s economy.
Majors physics Physics provides the basis for making, interpreting, and extending observations relating to the behaviour and structure of matter. Physics is fundamental to the study of all sciences and has a key role to play in generating and supporting new technologies. Students majoring in Physics study mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, vibrations, waves, optics, and modern, quantum and statistical mechanics, complemented by a number of advanced mathematics subjects.
Nuclear Science and Technology Nuclear Science and Technology provides the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in areas such as health physicists, nuclear technicians and radiation specialists. Expansion in the uranium mining industry and monitoring of mid and highlevel radioactive storage facilities will require specific expertise. The course builds on the expertise of the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics in dosimetry and radiation monitoring as well as nuclear technology and waste disposal.
Accreditation All UOW Physics degrees are accredited with the Australian Institute of Physics
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