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Medical Physics employs physical concepts for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease. It is a truly diverse field that utilises the knowledge gained in other areas of physics and applies it to heal people and it is now a highly recognisable and valued area of medicine. Its disciplines are vital components of many aspects of healthcare such as medical imaging, radiotherapy for cancer patients, cardiology, othopedics and other specialties, as well as medical research in general. Hear from the program coordinator as well as current students about the field and employment opportunities.

You can pursue a Master of Physics (Medical Physics) at UWA after completing a bachelor's degree with a major in Physics. While the standard timeframe for completion of this degree is two years (full time), if you have previously completed an undergraduate degree in a related area, it may be possible to complete it within 1.5 years. The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) course is intended to give students with physics and engineering backgrounds the relevant knowledge and problem solving skills suitable for entry into The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) Training, Education and Accreditation Program (TEAP) in radiation oncology, radiology and nuclear medicine. A series of coursework units will provide students with relevant background knowledge in topics such as human biology, radiation physics and dosimetry, radiobiology and radiation protection, radiotherapy physics and medical imaging (eg CT, MRI).