Master of Science in Medical Physics
University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada
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University of British Columbia · Vancouver, Canada
Master of Science in Medical Physics
Postgraduate · Medicine
About this programme
Medical physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in the medical applications of physics. Their work often involves the use of x-rays and accelerated charged particles, radioactive substances, ultrasound, magnetic and electric fields, infra-red and ultraviolet light, heat and lasers in diagnosis and therapy. Most medical physicists work in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, cancer treatment facilities, or hospital-based research establishments. Others work in universities, government, and industry. Graduates of the M.Sc. in Medical Physics program will: understand the physics of medical imaging and radiation oncology; be able to apply medical physics theory to frontier research; work effectively in clinical and research environments that include oncologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, cardiol
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Tuition
- C$10,082 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Study Permit
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Proof of funds
- CAD 22,895
- Processing time
- 16 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (2)
- Ontario Graduate ScholarshipPartial funding · Varies by university, typically February
- UBC Graduate AwardPartial funding · Deadline January each year (varies by faculty)