Master of Radiopharmaceutical Science
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Overview
The program has been developed in collaboration with professional Australian Radiopharmaceutical Scientists, members of Maquarie University's Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences and the Australian School of Advanced Medicine (ASAM). Its purpose is to train graduates with a chemistry or biomolecular sciences background in the preparation and labelling of radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic medicine. It is highly integrative spanning physics, chemistry, biomolecular sciences and medicine. It encompasses nuclear science, radiation safety and chemistry, particularly that relevant to drug design and the radiolabelling of molecules. It contains a component of laboratory management, with emphasis on quality control, quality assurance and documentation to a standard required by external auditing authorities. Importantly, it also aims to develop research skills, including literature searching, project planning, experimental design, statistical analysis and scientific communication.
Key features
- Designed with the intention to satisfy all the education requirements for professional accreditation by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
- Provides highly relevant contemporary training with access to the world-class research expertise of the Australian School of Advanced Medicine (ASAM) and the state-of-the-art facilities of Cyclopet including an on-site PET cyclotron, radiochemistry and GMP radiopharmaceutical production facility and a PET centre
- Highly integrative program spanning physics, chemistry, biomolecular sciences and medicine.
Minimum course duration
1.5 years full-time, equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Those who want to practice as a Radiopharmaceutical Scientist, either in Australia or overseas.
Course fee
AUD $20,576.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Science with chemistry major or completion of a full-fee paying Masters Qualifying Program of one to two years duration for those already holding another science or health related degree. Units to be completed in the Masters Qualifying Program would be determined following an assessment of the student's previous academic studies.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 48 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CBMS810 | Application of Nuclear Science to Medicine | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS825 | Chemical Analysis II | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS842 | Medicinal Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS861 | Laboratory Quality Systems | 4 | ||
| Required | 32cp from | CBMS803 | Organic and Biological Chemistry A | ||
| CBMS804 | Organic and Biological Chemistry B | ||||
| CBMS831 | Major Research Project in Biotechnology | ||||
| CBMS832 | Protein Discovery and Analysis | ||||
| CBMS833 | Functional Proteomics | ||||
| CBMS837 | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | ||||
| CBMS852 | Molecular Biology and Genomics | ||||
| CBMS880 | Molecular and Medical Biotechnology | ||||
| CBMS884 | Biotechnology Industry Internship | 32 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 48 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- hospital or centralised radiopharmacy radiopharmaceutical scientist
- research radiopharmaceutical scientist
- production radiopharmaceutical scientist
- regulatory affairs specialist
Employers
- hospitals (public and private)
- centralised radiopharmacies such as Global Medical Solutions (GMS)
- cyclotron facilities such as Cyclopet, Petnet Solutions Australia, Cyclotek
- regulatory authorities such as Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
- manufacturers of radiopharmaceuticals such as the Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
- pharmaceutical companies in research and development
- educational institutions in research, development and teaching
