Physicist - ANZSCO 234914

Physicist studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.

Physicists may perform the following tasks:

• observe and measure phenomena in the physical world, from the smallest subatomic particle through to the universe as a whole
• propose theories and models to explain phenomena
• use computers to explore the consequences of theories and models
• build equipment to make new types of measurements, which in many cases have never been attempted before
• create new ways of understanding observations that have been made
• develop new materials, products and processes for use in industry, medicine, defence and other areas of research and development.

Physicist is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Physicist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.

Medical Physicist

Physicist (Medical Physicist) studies matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviour of the universe, and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe.

Physicist (Medical Physicist) may perform the following tasks:

• engaging in technical procedures, which form part of patient care and treatment, e.g. monitoring the spinal cord during spinal surgery or assessing the results of physiological measurement to assess organ function or blood flow;
• planning and supervising radiotherapy treatment in discussion with medical and other staff;
• working with patients in a range of roles, for example, explaining treatment procedures and possible side effects;
• liaising closely with doctors to add technical results to patient reports;
• training and advising medical physics technicians on new equipment and protocols;
• negotiating and agreeing changes to patient diagnosis techniques in response to new procedures;
• processing complex patient image data;

The assessment authority for this occupation is Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) and ACPSEM skills assessment team will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Physicist?

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Physicist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.