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Master of Medical Physics

Masters.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s degree prepares you to apply physics in healthcare, focusing on how physical sciences support medical imaging and radiation-based cancer treatment. You’ll build specialist knowledge in medical radiation physics and related applied science, with learning aligned to professional practice in clinical environments. The Master of Medical Physics is a postgraduate coursework qualification in sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting safe and effective use of radiation and imaging technologies in healthcare settings. Typical pathways include medical physicist roles in hospitals and cancer centres, working with multidisciplinary clinical teams on imaging quality, radiation dosimetry, treatment planning support and technology optimisation. The Master of Medical Physics is a postgraduate coursework qualification for careers in sciences. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$44,160 per year

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A$35,520 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

Full-time 2 years, Part-time 4 years years

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February

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Melbourne City

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MC215

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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