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Medical Physics at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

The aim of this programme is to provide an understanding of the application of physics and technology to a range of disciplines within medical physics at a level appropriate for a professional physicist and to equip you for employment in a clinical environment. WHY THIS PROGRAMME The key strength of this programme is that you will be primarily taught by medical physicists working and undertaking research in the NHS in Glasgow. We also draw on expert resources within the wider university for detailed content on anatomy and statistics. You will take part in practical sessions throughout the year in NHS facilities. In many cases, students will also undertake their substantive research project in an NHS department, and can be confident their work has direct clinical application and will impact and improve patient care. The NHS Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering in Glasgow (DCPB) is one of the largest in the UK, with a presence in 11 hospitals across the city. We support and deliver services to the 1.2m people in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde catchment area, as well as providing a range of national services for the whole of Scotland. DCPB is at the forefront of developments in the field. As well as capabilities in the core areas of medical physics and clinical engineering (Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Protection, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Technology Management), we have additional expertise in morespecialised disciplines such as: Informatics; Medical device design and development; MRI; Ophthalmology; Radioisotope production; Urology; Radionuclide therapies; The department has access to:

  • 24 MRI scanners including systems at 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla
  • cyclotron and radionuclide production facilities
  • Its own radioisotope dispensary
  • 8 x SPECT-CT systems
  • 2 x PET-CT systems
  • 13 Linacs including the latest adaptive radiotherapy systems
  • State of the art CT and interventional radiology systems
This programme is accredited with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the UK professional body for medical physicists. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will undertake 7 core taught courses across semester 1 and 2. Teaching will be delivered via a mixture of in-person lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions in NHS facilities. Over the summer, you will then have the opportunity to put the knowledge and understanding you’ve developed into practice in a substantive research project. Working with researchers in either an NHS or University research environment, you’ll get hands-on experience and contribute to solving a current problem in the field. Core Courses Body Systems Measurement and Imaging Evidence-Based Biomedical Research Methods and Statistics Programming Skills for the Clinical Scientist Radiotherapy Physics Research Dissertation in Medical Physics Scientific management The Physics of Medical Imaging 1 The Physics of Medical Imaging 2 CAREER PROSPECTS ‌85% of the taught programme is delivered by medical physicists working in the NHS, and students therefore have an ideal opportunity to learn about NHS careers. In addition, we provide dedicated careers sessions in semesters 1 and 2 where you’ll have the opportunity to network with and learn from medical physicists working in the NHS, academia and industry who have taken different routes into the field. Graduates of this programme have gone onto a variety of roles including:
  • Trainee Clinical Scientist
  • Doctoral candidates
  • Medical physicist (overseas)
  • Data analyst
  • Industry professionals

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.

Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Physics, Applied Physics, or any Engineering degree with a solid base in Physics.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Medical Physics at University of Glasgow - UCAS