Study Master of Applied Science (Health and Medical Physics) at RMIT University in Australia, STEM College

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This program consists of a research project combined with five specialist courses related to health physics, radiation protection, and medical physics. These inter-disciplinary studies include: radiation oncology (‘radiotherapy’) , diagnostic imaging – in the areas of nuclear medicine, CT and MRI, radiation protection, human anatomy and physiology.This program is accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) as an approved postgraduate qualification forming a compulsory component of the requirements to become a certified medical physicist. The research project may be in any relevant area of contemporary medical or health physics aligned with candidate's specific interests and will be conducted in partnership with one of our many collaborating partner organisations. The project is examined by thesis, which may include publications.A master degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD and employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate organisations.

Which department am I in?

STEM College

CRICOS

079700G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$39,360.00 (US$ 25,939) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Melbourne City Campus

124 La Trobe Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.