Medical Physics

The MSc consists of a fairly intense programme of lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions, tutorials and self-directed learning, followed by a four to five-month research project. The syllabus contains modules covering traditional Medical Physics topics, such as Radiation Fundamentals, and Hospital and Radiation Safety, but also provides an introduction to other areas like Clinical Instrumentation, Modules in Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Informatics and Safety and Risk Management.

Year 1 (90 Credits)

Required SI2103: Fundamentals of Physiology

Required PH5122: AI Applications in Medical Physics

Required PH5110: Research Project

Required PH5104: Medical Imaging

Required PH5103: Radiation Fundamentals

Required AN230: Human Body Structure

Required ST314: Introduction to Biostatistics

Required PH5120: Radiological Imaging Technology and Safety

Required PH5121: Introduction to Workplace Hazards in Healthcare

Required PH5102: Clinical Instrumentation

Required PH5105: Physics of Radiotherapy

1 year full-time.

Next start date September 2026

Career Opportunities

The course has been successful in its aims in providing individuals with a good grounding in Medical Physics. A recent survey of graduates showed that around 75% of them had found employment in a Medical Physics-based career. This includes several individuals who have pursued or are pursuing a PhD. About 20% are employed abroad, in countries like the UK , the US, Australia and New Zealand.