Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)

About the course

This Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics) provides postgraduate coursework in medical and health physics, including medical imaging and radiation sciences. You’ll build theoretical and practical capability through advanced lectures, seminars and independent study, with options to broaden skills via complementary electives. The course is designed to support progression into further study such as the Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics). 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 and related industries, including medical physicist or health physicist positions, and work supporting radiation therapy, imaging technologies, and radiation safety. Career settings can include hospitals, government health departments, universities and research environments, and medical instrumentation or technology companies. This Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences supports specialist pathways in medical physics. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)