--- url: 'https://kdinternational.com.au/medical-radiation-physics-scholarship-university-wollongong/' title: 'Medical Radiation Physics Scholarship at UOW: Master’s & PhD' author: name: هند العمري url: 'https://kdinternational.com.au/author/hind-alamri/' date: '2026-10-10T06:00:00+00:00' modified: '2026-10-10T06:02:14+00:00' type: post summary: 'Medical Radiation Physics scholarship at University of Wollongong: Master''s and PhD requirements, fees, English scores, and why it leads in Australia.' categories: - Saudi scholarships tags: - Medical Radiation Physics - PhD Australia - University of Wollongong image: 'https://kdinternational.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kd-97-en-1791526031644.png' published: true --- # Medical Radiation Physics Scholarship at UOW: Master’s & PhD *[اقرأ هذا المقال بالعربية](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/?p=3176)* ### Key takeaways - University of Wollongong is listed under both the Emdad pathway (Master’s) and the Research & Development pathway (PhD) of the King Salman Scholarship Program, with Medical Physics listed among its available fields. - The Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP) is CAMPEP-accredited, the first such programme outside North America, and also accredited by ACPSEM; more than half of NSW’s medical physicists graduated from it. - Master’s admission requirements: a Physics bachelor’s degree with a 65% average, or any field with a Physics and Mathematics subject at a 75% average, plus IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 per skill. - The Master’s takes two years, with full 2026 fees of AUD 99,552, roughly AUD 24,888 per semester. - No detailed official PhD admission requirements are published; check directly with the university, and there is no official confirmation from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties regarding local professional recognition of the qualification. ### In this article - [Why choose University of Wollongong for Medical Radiation Physics?](#s-1) - [Which scholarship pathway suits Medical Radiation Physics study?](#s-2) - [What are the admission requirements for the Master’s in Medical Radiation Physics?](#s-3) - [What about PhD study in this field?](#s-4) - [How much are the fees and how long does the programme take?](#s-5) - [How do you apply for the Medical Radiation Physics scholarship at UOW?](#s-6) - [How does KD International help with this pathway?](#s-7) - [Practical summary](#s-8) The University of Wollongong (UOW) attracts top-performing Saudi scholarship students in Medical Radiation Physics for Master’s and PhD study, through the Emdad and Research & Development pathways under the King Salman Scholarship Program ("برنامج خادم الحرمين الشريفين للابتعاث"). The university hosts an internationally accredited research centre in this field, and its training programme is considered one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Here is your guide to requirements, fees and application steps. ## Why choose University of Wollongong for Medical Radiation Physics? Because UOW hosts the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP), the first programme accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) outside North America, and also accredited by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) [University of Wollongong](https://www.uow.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-medical-radiation-physics/). This dual accreditation is rare globally in this specialised field. The clearest indicator of the programme’s standing: more than 50% of medical physicists currently working in New South Wales trained and graduated from UOW [UAC](https://www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate/courses/uow/932240.shtml). The university’s official website describes its training programme as one of the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere [University of Wollongong](https://www.uow.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-medical-radiation-physics/). ### The Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP): from two academics to the region’s largest centre The centre was founded in 2000 by Professor Anatoly Rosenfeld, starting with just two academics and two PhD students [University of Wollongong](https://www.uow.edu.au/media/2025/centre-for-medical-radiation-physics-celebrates-25-years-of-research-breakthroughs.php). Today, 25 years on, the centre has 18 academics and researchers, and more than 70 postgraduate students, including around 50 PhD candidates, making it the largest teaching and research institution in its field in Australia and the Pacific region (same source). This number of PhD students is a practical indicator of genuine research supervision opportunities for those pursuing this pathway. On general rankings, UOW sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide according to the QS 2026 rankings, and ranks 229th globally and 11th in Australia according to the Times Higher Education 2026 rankings. QS ranking figures vary slightly between sources depending on the publication year, so it is best to verify the current figure via the university’s page on [QS](https://www.topuniversities.com) or [THE](https://www.timeshighereducation.com) directly at the time of application. If you are already comparing other scholarship destinations, see our article [Australia vs UK vs USA: Which Destination Suits the Saudi Scholarship Student?](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/australia-vs-uk-vs-usa-saudi-scholarship-students/). A field example that illustrates the value of this programme: a Saudi scholarship student from Jouf University in the PhD programme in Medical Radiation Physics at UOW achieved a scientific breakthrough by developing a radiation detector to measure dosage during radiation cancer treatment. This kind of applied research is what practically distinguishes CMRP from other centres. ## Which scholarship pathway suits Medical Radiation Physics study? The pathway depends on the target qualification: Master’s via the Emdad pathway, and PhD via the Research & Development pathway. Both pathways target the top 200 institutions worldwide on the programme’s list, and UOW is included in both, according to its page on the Ministry of Education website [Ministry of Education](https://moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/universities/wollongong-university.html), with Medical Physics explicitly listed among its available specialisations (same source). | Element | Emdad Pathway | Research & Development Pathway | | --- | --- | --- | | Qualification level | Bachelor’s and Master’s | PhD only | | Target institutions | Top 200 institutions [Ministry of Education](https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/paths/path-emdad/) | Top 200 institutions [Ministry of Education](https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/paths/path-albahthwaltatwir/) | | Admission type | Final unconditional offer from the admissions office | Final unconditional offer | | Application to this field | Master’s in Medical Radiation Physics | PhD in Medical Physics | Important note: the lists of approved universities and specialisations for each pathway are updated annually through the Ministry of Education’s "Indicative Guide" for each academic year, so always verify the current list at the time of your application via the pathway’s own page. For a full comparison of all pathways, see [The Difference Between Scholarship Pathways: Rowad, Emdad, R&D, and Waed](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/saudi-scholarship-tracks-compared/), and for full details on the Emdad pathway, see [The Emdad Scholarship Pathway: Requirements, Fields and Australian Universities](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/emdad-track-scholarship-australia/). If you haven’t yet settled on a pathway or field, you can start with [Saudi Scholarship Programs: A Guide to All Pathways from King Salman to Cultural Scholarships](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/saudi-scholarship-programs-guide/). ## What are the admission requirements for the Master’s in Medical Radiation Physics? The Master of Science in Medical Radiation Physics at UOW requires one of two academic profiles: a bachelor’s degree in Physics with a 65% average, or a bachelor’s degree in any other field with a first-year Physics and Mathematics subject completed at a 75% average [University of Wollongong](https://www.uow.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-medical-radiation-physics/). The English language requirement is an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill (same source). For more detail on English requirements across different universities, see [English Language Requirements for the Saudi Scholarship in Australia: IELTS, PTE and TOEFL Scores Required](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/english-language-requirements-saudi-scholarship-australia-ielts-pte-toefl/). Alongside university requirements, the Ministry of Education generally requires scholarship applicants to be Saudi nationals, of good conduct, holding a direct unconditional offer for the target qualification, and that the programme not be executive in nature [Ministry of Education](https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/conditions/). From the 2025–2026 academic year, a new requirement was added: a high school GPA of no less than 85%, and a minimum overall IELTS score of 4.5 to apply to the programme (same source) — a separate general requirement from the higher English score the university itself requires for admission. To understand the practical difference between conditional and unconditional offers, see [Conditional vs Unconditional Offers: The Difference and When the Scholarship Accepts Them](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/conditional-vs-unconditional-offer-australia/), and for general Master’s requirements in Australia, see [Master’s Admission Requirements in Australia: GPA, English, Experience and Field Conversion](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/masters-admission-requirements-australia-saudi-students/). ## What about PhD study in this field? Verify the PhD admission requirements for Medical Radiation Physics and research supervisor requirements directly via UOW’s website or by contacting CMRP before applying, as exact details vary depending on the proposed research field and supervisor availability at the time of application. What is confirmed is that the centre hosts a large number of PhD students (around 50 currently) [University of Wollongong](https://www.uow.edu.au/media/2025/centre-for-medical-radiation-physics-celebrates-25-years-of-research-breakthroughs.php), reflecting genuine supervisory capacity. If you are a teaching assistant or lecturer planning a funded PhD, see [Scholarships for Teaching Assistants and Lecturers: University Requirements and How a PhD Offer Is Built](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/saudi-lecturers-teaching-assistants-scholarship-australia-phd-admission/). Regarding recognition of the qualification for professional practice within Saudi Arabia after graduation, this falls under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. We recommend checking with the Commission directly before deciding on this scholarship field. ## How much are the fees and how long does the programme take? The Master’s programme duration is two years full-time, or the part-time equivalent [University of Wollongong](https://www.uow.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-medical-radiation-physics/). The full tuition fee for the programme for 2026 is AUD 99,552 over the two years, approximately AUD 24,888 per semester (same source). According to the programme’s page on Mastersportal, the international annual fee is AUD 49,776, based on a total of AUD 99,552 for the full 24-month programme, while the domestic annual fee is AUD 41,712, based on a total of AUD 83,424 for the full programme. The international figure matches the AUD 99,552 total published by the university itself, so it can be relied upon, with periodic verification via the university’s official website at the time of application for any subsequent fee updates. ## How do you apply for the Medical Radiation Physics scholarship at UOW? - Determine the pathway suited to your qualification level: Emdad for Master’s, or Research & Development for PhD. - Check the list of approved fields and universities for the current academic year via the Ministry of Education’s Indicative Guide. - Meet the English requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill for the Master’s, and verify PhD requirements directly with the university. - Apply for a final unconditional university offer from UOW’s admissions office. - Submit your scholarship application via the Ministry of Education’s platform, attaching the university offer and required documents. - Once the scholarship is approved, apply for the Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500). For fuller details on each of these steps, see [Steps to Apply to Study in Australia via KD: From Consultation to Enrolment](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/how-to-apply-study-australia-kd-steps/) and [Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500): Requirements, Fees and Processing Time](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/australia-student-visa-subclass-500-guide/). ## How does KD International help with this pathway? KD International describes itself as the leading intermediary between Saudi students and Australian universities, with an office in Riyadh and an office in Sydney. It offers a university admissions service it describes as free for students wishing to enrol in scholarship-approved fields at universities accredited by the Ministry of Education. The company has organised meetings with representatives from several Australian universities as part of the Australian Universities Fair in Riyadh, including the University of Wollongong. If you are weighing UOW against other Australian universities in your field, reviewing [Australian University Intake Dates: When to Apply and When Study Begins](https://kdinternational.com.au/ar/australia-university-intakes-application-deadlines/) can help you plan your application timeline. ## Practical summary The Medical Radiation Physics scholarship at the University of Wollongong is a rare opportunity in a highly specialised field, thanks to CAMPEP accreditation and CMRP’s quarter-century of research history. Start by identifying the pathway suited to your qualification, then verify current admission requirements on the university’s website and the Ministry of Education’s platform before applying. ## Frequently asked questions What are the scholarship requirements for Medical Radiation Physics at the University of Wollongong? For the Master’s: a Physics bachelor’s degree with a 65% average, or any field with a Physics and Mathematics subject at a 75% average, plus IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 per skill. This is in addition to general scholarship requirements such as a direct unconditional offer and good conduct. Why is University of Wollongong specifically chosen for this field? Because its CMRP centre is the first CAMPEP-accredited programme outside North America, also accredited by Australia’s ACPSEM, and more than 50% of medical physicists in New South Wales graduated from it. How much are the fees for the Master’s in Medical Radiation Physics at Wollongong? Full 2026 fees total AUD 99,552 over two years, approximately AUD 24,888 per semester, according to the university’s official website. Is there a PhD programme in Medical Radiation Physics at the University of Wollongong? Yes, under the Research & Development scholarship pathway, and CMRP currently hosts around 50 PhD students, but there is no separate official page detailing PhD admission requirements, so checking directly with the university is recommended. What is the difference between the Emdad and Research & Development pathways for this field? The Emdad pathway covers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, while the Research & Development pathway is for PhD only. Both target the top 200 institutions on the programme’s list, and University of Wollongong is included in both. Is the Medical Radiation Physics qualification from Wollongong recognised for work in Saudi Arabia? We found no official published confirmation from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties on this matter, so it is recommended to contact the Commission directly before deciding on this scholarship field. ## Official sources - [مسار إمداد](https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/paths/path-emdad/) — وزارة التعليم - [مسار البحث والتطوير](https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/paths/path-albahthwaltatwir/) — وزارة التعليم - [صفحة جامعة ولونجونج في برنامج الابتعاث](https://moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/universities/wollongong-university.html) — وزارة التعليم - [شروط الابتعاث العامة](https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/conditions/) — وزارة التعليم - [Master of Science – Medical Radiation Physics](https://www.uow.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-medical-radiation-physics/) — University of Wollongong - [Centre for Medical Radiation Physics celebrates 25 years](https://www.uow.edu.au/media/2025/centre-for-medical-radiation-physics-celebrates-25-years-of-research-breakthroughs.php) — University of Wollongong - [UOW Medical Radiation Physics course](https://www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate/courses/uow/932240.shtml) — UAC ### Ready to start? 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