Medical Physics [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses
 

• Advanced Data Analysis For Physics And Astronomy
• Body Systems Measurement And Imaging
• Programming Skills For The Clinical Scientist
• Radiation Physics In Imaging
• Radiotherapy Physics
• Research Dissertation In Medical Physics
• Scientific Management
• Statistics For The Clinical Scientist
• The Physics Of Medical Imaging

You should hold at least a 2.1 Honours degree in physics or a physical science (eg applied physics or electronic engineering) from an institution recognised by the University.
 

Please also submit a copy of your CV and a personal statement detailing why you wish to study this programme at the University of Glasgow.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £11520
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £32850

Graduates have progressed into a variety of job roles in academia and the public sector in the UK, the Americas and the Middle East.  Job roles in the UK have mainly been within the NHS.
 

Career opportunities include positions in:

• Equipment manufacturers

• NHS

• Private healthcare
   

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

Othe related job titles include:

• Demonstrator

• NHS Trainee Medical Physicist

• Trainee Clinical Scientist

• Others have gone on to study for PhDs in Physics