MSc Medical Physics

at University College Dublin

Core Modules Stage 1
 

• Med. Sciences for Biomed.Engin

  ANAT20090
   

• Data Science in Python (MD)

  COMP47670
   

• Radiological Physics

  PHYC40980
   

• Detectors and Dosimetry

  PHYC40990
   

• Medical Imaging Physics I

  PHYC41000
   

• Radiation Oncology Physics I

  PHYC41010
   

• Radiation Protection & Safety

  PHYC41020
   

• Medical Imaging Physics II

  PHYC41030
   

• Radiation Oncology Physics II

  PHYC41040
   

• Radiobiology & Ethics

  PHYC41050
   

• Medical Physics Research Proj.

  PHYC41060
   

• Physics Data Analysis (Python)

  PHYC41080
   

• Cross Sectional Anatomy

  RDGY41220

Places will be offered to candidates with a strong foundation in basic physics, as demonstrated by the achievement of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Physics or a degree in an Engineering discipline with a coursework component equivalent to a minor in physics. A minimum of an upper second-class honours or equivalent will be normally required for entry, although students with a strong physics background and lower second class honours degree may be accepted.

English Entry Requirements

IELTS

Taught Master's:  A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.  The non-academic version is not accepted.

TOEFL

Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 26,400

The programme provides an accepted route to enter a career in Medical Physics. It is also a stepping-stone to PhD research in areas such as diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology physics, nuclear medicine, radiation protection and radiobiology. Prospective employers include Medical Physics Departments in hospitals and clinics across Ireland and abroad, medical device manufacturers and regulatory bodies.