MSc Medical Physics
Course Overview
This MSc in Medical Physics is a professionally accredited programme designed to train qualified physicists for the healthcare sector, with a specialized focus on radiation physics in medicine. It offers a uniquely practical education through deep integration with University Hospital Galway, where students gain direct exposure to clinical environments. The course provides a comprehensive foundation in applying physical sciences and engineering to modern medical practice.
Key Program Highlights
- First European MSc programme accredited by the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programmes (CAMPEP)
- Direct integration with a major academic hospital, University Hospital Galway
- Curriculum delivered primarily by experienced hospital-based clinical staff
- Comprehensive training covering both radiation physics and key aspects of clinical engineering
- Opportunities for postgraduate scholarships to support student studies
Course Overview
This MSc in Medical Physics is a professionally accredited programme designed to train qualified physicists for the healthcare sector, with a specialized focus on radiation physics in medicine. It offers a uniquely practical education through deep integration with University Hospital Galway, where students gain direct exposure to clinical environments. The course provides a comprehensive foundation in applying physical sciences and engineering to modern medical practice.
Key Program Highlights
- First European MSc programme accredited by the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programmes (CAMPEP)
- Direct integration with a major academic hospital, University Hospital Galway
- Curriculum delivered primarily by experienced hospital-based clinical staff
- Comprehensive training covering both radiation physics and key aspects of clinical engineering
- Opportunities for postgraduate scholarships to support student studies
Requirements
Modules
- Fundamentals of Physiology
- AI Applications in Medical Physics
- Research Project
- Medical Imaging
- Radiation Fundamentals
- Human Body Structure
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Radiological Imaging Technology and Safety
- Introduction to Workplace Hazards in Healthcare
- Clinical Instrumentation
- Physics of Radiotherapy
