Master of Medical Physics

About the course

The Master of Medical Physics provides specialist postgraduate training in applying physics to medicine, with a strong focus on radiation physics, dosimetry, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection and emerging AI applications. Designed as an entry-level pathway toward clinical medical physics, it builds the foundation to work in clinical environments spanning cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging and health physics. This is a master coursework degree in medical physics within the sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles supporting clinical medical physics services across radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation protection. The course’s research project and data-analytic emphasis can also support pathways into academic research, health technology or start-up environments, including health-related data science and AI applications. This is a master coursework qualification aligned to professional practice in medical physics and related sciences.

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)