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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.
1.5 years full-time, equivalent part-time
North Ryde
Those who want to practice as a Radiopharmaceutical Scientist, either in Australia or overseas.
AUD $20,576.00 p.a.
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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.
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).
No work experience required
| 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 |
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 | ||||
| CBMS832 | Protein Discovery and Analysis | ||||
| CBMS833 | Functional Proteomics | ||||
| CBMS837 | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | ||||
| CBMS852 | Molecular Biology and Genomics | ||||
| CBMS880 | Molecular and Medical Biotechnology | ||||
| CBMS881 | Major Research Project in Biotechnology | ||||
| CBMS884 | Biotechnology Industry Internship | 32 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 48 | ||||
Faculty of Science
Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
Email: scienceenquiries@mq.edu.au
www.cbms.mq.edu.au
MQ course code: MRADIOPSCI
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2. Complete the Application form and follow the instructions for methods to submit and closing dates.
3. Check the Postgraduate Forms webpage to determine if your course also requires a Supplementary Form to be submitted.
Applications for Session 2 2012 are now open.
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