MSc Medical Physics

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

• A key strength of this programme is that you will be taught mostly by physicists working in the NHS.
• Due to the large size of the NHS medical physics department in Glasgow, all mainstream areas of medical physics are covered along with some specialised e programme is accredited with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the UK professional body for medical physicists.
• The department has access to 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla MRI, PET scanning, a cyclotron, dedicated SPECT, and has its own radioisotope dispensary.
• Your lecturers are operating at the forefront of the profession with a balance of research and clinical practice, perfect for studying medical science.
• The research component of this programme allows you to develop valuable skills for practising and interpreting research.
• We draw on expert resources within the wider university for anatomy, statistics and the two optional courses.

CAREER PROSPECTS

‌Career opportunities include positions in:

• NHS
• Private healthcare
• Equipment manufacturers

This is the course followed by the NHS trainees in Scotland so it is highly attuned to preparing the successful student for employment.