Medical Scientist (Medical Physicist) 2115-11

Job description

Apply knowledge of the principles of physics to the care of patients.

Similar occupations

Radiation oncology medical physics, the physics of radiological imaging and nuclear medicine medical physics.

Skill level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a four year bachelor degree in physics or three year bachelor degree in physics with a higher qualification in Medical Physics.  In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Note: If you are seeking a skills assessment for skilled migration purposes, different skill level requirements may apply. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.

Skilled occupation information

Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.

The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).

Points	SOL	ENSOL	MODL
60	Yes	Yes	No

See: Points, SOL, ENSOL, MODL

Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:

Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine

The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine is the professional body that assesses the specialist qualification of Medical Scientist (Medical Physicist) (ASCO 2115-11).

A Medical Physicist is someone with substantial tertiary qualifications in physics who applies their knowledge of the principles of physics to the care of patients.  This can include but is not limited to radiation oncology medical physics, and the physics of radiological imaging and nuclear medicine medical physics.

Applicants for skills assessment must usually possess a qualification that is at least comparable to the following Australian qualifications and in some cases have full-time work experience as a Medical Physicist:

• A four year degree in Medical Physics; or
• A four year degree in Physics plus 12 months full-time employment as a Medical Physicist; or
• A four year degree in physics plus a Masters or PhD degree in Medical Physics; or
• A three year degree in Physics plus 18 months full-time employment as a Medical Physicist; or
• A three year degree in Physics plus a Masters degree in Medical Physics and 6 months full time employment as a Medical Physicist; or
• A three year degree in Physics plus a PhD degree in Medical Physics.

Registration with the ACPSEM in Australia is not a prerequisite for recognition or practice as a Medical Physicist.  However, membership of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine may enhance employment prospects and is the first step towards professional identity.

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.

Duties and responsibilities of a specific occupation carry different licensing requirements. There are three types of licenses that may be required to practise in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Select from the following state links to find out details of which licenses are required to practice in your state.

1. NSW
2. Vic.
3. Qld
4. SA
5. WA
6. Tas.
7. NT
8. ACT

New South Wales

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in New South Wales.

Victoria

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.

Queensland

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.

South Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.

Western Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.

Tasmania

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.

Northern Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.

Australian Capital Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.

Additional training

You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit

Industry association memberships

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.

1. NSW
2. Vic.
3. Qld
4. SA
5. WA
6. Tas.
7. NT
8. ACT

New South Wales

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Victoria

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Queensland

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

South Australia

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Western Australia

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Tasmania

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Northern Territory

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au

Australian Capital Territory

ACPSEM
c/o Dept Radiation Oncology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS   NSW   2065
AUSTRALIA
Telephone:  61 2 9926 7343
Fax:  61 2 9926 7343
Email:  admin@acpsem.org.au
Website:  http://www.acpsem.org.au