Course summary

This accredited degree provides a strong foundation in physics while offering specialised training in medical imaging. You will gain hands-on experience in medical physics and benefit from expert lectures delivered by senior practicing medical physicists. Course overview In the first two years, you will follow a core programme covering fundamental physics, medical physics, and essential mathematical techniques for modelling physical systems. You will also develop skills in experimentation, computational analysis, and data interpretation, alongside professional skills in a supportive learning environment. In your second year, you will study a dedicated medical physics module. In your third year, you will study advanced topics in physics and medical physics, choose specialised options, and apply experimental or computational techniques to a research project. The group project will further develop your teamwork and problem-solving skills. In your final year, you will undertake a major research project in medical physics, working on open-ended problems at the forefront of research or applying physics to new technologies. You will also engage in advanced studies in medical physics and cutting-edge areas of modern physics. The course draws on the school’s research strengths in areas such as astrophysics, cosmology, quantum and classical gravity, condensed matter, nanoscience, and quantum technology, with a growing emphasis on AI in scientific discovery. Why choose this course?

• Research project - supervised by one or more academic staff members

• Specialist modules - in medical physics such as Functional Medical Imaging

• Paid research project - opportunities are available, where you can work directly with our researchers

• 98% - of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*).

• Accredited - by the Institute of Physics

• Paid summer research internship opportunity available