Master of Science in Paediatrics (by Research) at The University of New South Wales

Proton therapy is big news in the fight against cancer. Offering next-level precision, it's an attractive option for treating many tumours close to healthy organs or in children. Consequently, the treatment's global market is expected to double by 2024*. Australia's first proton therapy centre will be part of the neighbouring South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute II, while China has around 50 centres on the way. Specialists in the area are in short supply-and high demand-worldwide. Our Master of Medical Radiation Physics will equip you for a rewarding career in this exciting health field. The degree is studied over two years full-time and is suitable for students with an undergraduate physics degree, or engineering graduates seeking a change of specialisation. Highly clinically oriented, it will enable you to: master theoretical and practical mathematics and physics as they relate to clinical radiotherapy and medical imaging learn from highly accomplished and internationally experienced medical physicists practising at the esteemed Royal Adelaide Hospital collect, analyse, critically evaluate and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data relating to physics and medical physics build high-level problem-solving and communication skills develop advanced research skills through a major final-year research project.

High quality, collaborative and translational medical research is the department's strength. It's the reason we attract such a high calibre of teaching staff and higher degree research candidates. The Department of Biomedical Sciences' research investigates the cause of disease at the molecular and cellular level, the genetic origins of cancers, how neurological and cardiovascular diseases develop and the underlying reasons behind human nervous system dysfunction. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an ungraded degree awarded for research that demonstrates that the candidate has made a contribution to knowledge in a particular field of study by presenting new facts or by demonstrating an independent critical ability to evaluate existing material in a new light.