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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics provides specialist postgraduate training in applying physics to healthcare, covering radiation physics, dosimetry, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection and emerging tools such as artificial intelligence. Designed for science and engineering graduates, it builds expertise for work in clinical and highly technical medical environments, with a pathway to further study in medical physics. This is a one-year graduate diploma in sciences.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting the safe and accurate use of diagnostic and therapeutic radiation technologies in health settings, including work with imaging and treatment systems. Career pathways include dosimetry in standard laboratories, radiation protection agencies, and positions in industry and health-related government departments. With further study, graduates may progress toward trainee medical physicist roles in hospitals. This is a graduate diploma leading to careers in medical physics and applied sciences.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Engineering with a major in the discipline of physics.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
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