Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)

About the course

This Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics) develops specialist expertise in applying physics to healthcare, covering both established and emerging areas such as clinical measurement, medical imaging and radiological imaging sciences. The course emphasises clinic-relevant knowledge and prepares graduates to work with advanced medical technologies and multidisciplinary clinical teams in a Master coursework program in medical physics. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional roles applying physics in healthcare settings, including work in hospitals and clinical environments supporting imaging and radiation-based diagnosis and treatment (particularly cancer care). Career pathways may include medical physicist or health physicist roles, and positions in medical instrumentation and technology organisations, with skills suited to a Master coursework qualification 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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)