International applicants who are currently doing:
an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate, or
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, writing 6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based): 79-93 overall, writing 21
PTE (Academic): 58-64
CAE: 176-184
AE5/AE6 (PASS): AE5
The Bachelor of Biomedical Physics is a multidisciplinary degree that combines biomedical science with physics applications. Some of the most challenging and rewarding applications of physics are in the area of biomedical physics. There is a broad range of applications for biomedical physics in areas such as radiation oncology, medical imaging and radiation safety. Knowledge of biomedical physics can be applied to instrument development, from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to simple glucose monitors or therapeutic agents based on nanoparticles.
This course provides students with skills and expertise that equip them to participate in the rapidly growing area at the interface between physics and biomedicine. Students gain advanced experimental, analytical and computational skills as well as an understanding of how the body works at a cellular and organ level. Students explore the biomedical applications of physics, ranging from the use of nanoparticles as diagnostic and therapeutic agents to medical imaging and diagnostic instrumentation.
Taking a transdisciplinary approach, Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.
By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own, across and between other disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate across a rapidly accelerating world of change.
First year
AUTUMN SESSION
Principles of Scientific Practice
Chemistry 1
Mathematical Modelling for Science
Foundations of Physics
JULY SESSION
Problems to Possibilities
SPRING SESSION
Chemistry 2
Statistics and Mathematics for Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Physics in Action
SUMMER SESSION
Creative Practice and Methods
Second year
AUTUMN SESSION
Mathematics for Physical Science
Applied Electronics and Interfacing
Biomedical Physics Methodology
Cell Biology and Genetics
JULY SESSION
Past, Present, Future of Innovation
SPRING SESSION
Imaging Science
Quantum Physics
Bionanotechnology
Human Pathophysiology
SUMMER SESSION
Creativity and Complexity
Third year
AUTUMN SESSION
Solid-state Science and Nanodevices
Medical Imaging Technology
Select 12 credit points of options:
JULY SESSION
Leading Innovation
SPRING SESSION
Biomedical Physics Project
Advanced Medical Device Technology
Select 12 credit points of options:
SUMMER SESSION
Initiatives and Entrepreneurship
Innovation Internship A
Fourth year
AUTUMN SESSION
Envisioning Futures
Industry Innovation Project
SPRING SESSION
Professional Practice at the Cutting Edge
Creative Intelligence Capstone
Select 6 credit points from the following:
Innovation Internship B
Speculative Start-up
New Knowledge-making Lab
Career options include positions in radiation oncology, medical imaging, radiation safety, imaging technology and the medical instrumentation industry. The course also provides a pathway to postgraduate programs in medicine or medical physics.
By being creative thinkers, initiators of new ideas, scenario planners, global strategists, open network designers or sustainable futures innovators within their chosen field of study, graduates maximise the potential of their chosen profession, making them highly sought after graduates with the ability to identify and develop solutions to some of the most complex issues that face their disciplines and society.
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
