MRTY1031 Medical Radiation Physics (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
MRTY1031 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 医学放射物理
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
MRTY1031 is a Junior level unit designed specifically for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science (MRS) Diagnostic Radiography. It provides a basic knowledge and understanding of concepts in physics relevant to the use of ionising radiation in medicine - specifically X-rays.
MRTY1031 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "IMO the bridging course is not needed - i didnt do math ext or physics and it was very manageable! the lectures esp for mrty1031 start very basic and theres plenty of time to self-learn if you need it. The bridging course also has lots of theoretical content that isnt even cover…"
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Q: Is MRTY1031 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.2/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches MRTY1031, and when is it offered?
A: MRTY1031 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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