Bachelor of Science (Frontier Physics) and Master of Physics – Medical Physics

About the course

This combined Bachelor of Science (Frontier Physics) and Master of Physics - Medical Physics builds a strong foundation in advanced physics while preparing you for specialised work in medical physics. You’ll develop theoretical and practical skills relevant to contemporary technologies used in healthcare and research settings, with an integrated pathway that accelerates progression into postgraduate study in physics and its medical applications. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles applying physics in healthcare, research and technology-intensive environments. Career paths can include medical physics and radiation science support roles in hospitals and cancer centres, imaging and radiotherapy technology, laboratory and research positions, and work with scientific instrumentation or data-driven analysis. This combined bachelor-plus-master pathway supports entry into specialist medical-physics aligned careers and further research in physics.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)