Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics | UOW

Bachelor's Degree Physics Full Time

Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics

at University of Wollongong · Wollongong, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

052461G

CRICOS provider code

00102E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

3 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$134,208 total

Per year

A$44,736/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics at the University of Wollongong offers comprehensive theoretical and practical training in the physics underlying diagnostic imaging, medical radiation, and radiation protection. Students learn about core concepts in physics, mathematics, and biology, with a particular focus on their application to healthcare technologies such as X-rays, gamma rays, MRIs, and radiation therapy. The curriculum covers a progression of units of study that build foundational knowledge in the early semesters before advancing to specialised topics relevant to medical and radiation physics.

Australian bachelor degrees are commonly structured over three years of full-time study. Students engage in a series of units that count towards credit points required for graduation. The programme includes a mix of lectures, laboratory sessions, and potentially a capstone project in the final year, providing opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in hands-on, real-world contexts. Where relevant, students may also benefit from industry engagement through collaborative projects or placements, linking them with Australian healthcare professionals and researchers.

Graduates develop skills in problem-solving, quantitative analysis, radiation safety, scientific communication, and the application of physics in medical contexts. The degree is well-suited to those interested in the intersection of science and health, and who wish to pursue roles in medical technology, healthcare physics, or further study and research in Australia or internationally. International students benefit from opportunities to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during studies and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) upon graduation. Candidates should confirm entry requirements and course details on the official university webpage.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Medical physicist (after completing further study or clinical training)
Radiation safety officer in hospitals and industry
Technical specialist in medical physics instrumentation
Researcher in medical and radiation physics
Roles with Australian hospitals, cancer centres, medical device companies, and research organisations

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics at University of Wollongong?

It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$134,208 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Medical physicist (after completing further study or clinical training)Radiation safety officer in hospitals and industryTechnical specialist in medical physics instrumentationResearcher in medical and radiation physicsRoles with Australian hospitals, cancer centres, medical devi...

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