Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Science in Medical Physics in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
21,500
(c. USD12,460.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Medical Physics utilizes physics principles and methodologies to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment in healthcare.
Contemporary medical practice depends extensively on instruments, methods, and theories originating from physics. The sophisticated operation of today's diagnostic and therapeutic devices, along with ongoing advancements in medical technology, has given rise to the specialized field of Medical Physics.
These professionals employ scientific expertise and technical capabilities to aid in disease prevention, detection, and management across various health conditions. Serving as both researchers and clinical specialists, they deliver crucial physics-based solutions in healthcare settings to improve patient care. Additionally, they safeguard medical personnel and patients from radiation exposure risks.
Typically working within interdisciplinary teams, medical physicists contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic processes in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology departments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will need to have a Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, or be otherwise qualified for entry to the postgraduate study in your chosen subject as specified in the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or the Regulations for the Bachelor of Science with Honours. You may be required to first complete a preparatory programme in this case.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Tuition
NZD
21,500