MSc Medical Physics

Program Overview

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Taught by NHS physicists, the program covers advanced data analysis, imaging physics, radiotherapy physics, and research, preparing graduates for careers in the NHS, private healthcare, and academia. The program is accredited by the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) and utilizes state-of-the-art facilities for practical application of knowledge and skills.

Program Outline

• Equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a clinical environment.

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Program Description:

• Taught primarily by physicists working in the NHS.
• Covers a wide range of medical physics topics, including:
• Advanced data analysis
• Imaging physics
• Radiotherapy physics
• Informatics
• Research
• Scientific management
• Utilizes state-of-the-art facilities, including:
• 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla MRI
• A cyclotron
• A dedicated SPECT
• Its own radioisotope dispensary
• PET scanning
• Prepares graduates for the career path followed by the NHS trainees in Scotland, ensuring thorough preparation for employment.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Advanced Data Analysis for Physics and Astronomy
• Body Systems Measurement and Imaging
• Programming Skills for the Clinical Scientist
• The Physics of Medical Imaging 1
• Radiotherapy Physics
• Research Dissertation in Medical Physics
• Scientific Management
• Statistics for the Clinical Scientist
• The Physics of Medical Imaging 2

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Structure:

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Examinations
• Coursework

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, and independent study.

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Faculty:

• Mostly physicists working in the NHS.
• Research-active academics with a balance of research and clinical practice.

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Unique Approaches:

• Utilizes a blended learning approach with a combination of online and in-person teaching.
• Encourages student-centered learning and active participation.
• Emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Equipment manufacturers
• NHS
• Private healthcare
• Academia

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Career Opportunities:

• Graduates have progressed into a variety of job roles in academia and the public sector in the UK, the Americas, and the Middle East.
• Job roles in the UK have mainly been within the NHS.
• Other related job titles include:
• Demonstrator
• NHS Trainee Medical Physicist
• Trainee Clinical Scientist

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Career Outcomes:

• Graduates are well-prepared for careers in medical physics and are highly sought after by employers in the field.

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Other:

• The program is accredited with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the UK professional body for medical physicists.
• The department has access to a variety of advanced facilities, including a cyclotron, a dedicated SPECT, and its own radioisotope dispensary.
• The research component of the program allows students to develop valuable skills for practicing and interpreting research.
• The program starts in September each year.
• There are two intake periods per year, one in September and one in January.
• The program is offered full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months.
• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practicals.
• The program is assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework, and a dissertation.
• The program is offered on a competitive basis.

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MSc: 12 months full-time Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus and Glasgow: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital MSc: 12 months full-time UK Full-time fee: £12150 International & EU Full-time fee: £35640