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Swansea University MSc Medical Radiation Physics
Swansea University

MSc Medical Radiation Physics

Swansea, United Kingdom

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    About: The MSc Medical Radiation Physics program focuses on the principles and applications of medical radiation physics in healthcare. It provides advanced knowledge in areas such as radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection. Students learn through a combination of theoretical coursework and practical laboratory experiences over the course of one year full-time or two years part-time.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in clinical environments including hospitals, research institutions, or medical equipment companies. Possible roles include clinical scientist, medical physicist, or radiation safety officer.

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You’ll get clinical practice through hands-on instruction with equipment used routinely in the hospital setting, including state-of-the-art MRI and CT facilities, and medical linear accelerators, which will prepare you for research or clinical training in this rapidly changing field. You’ll also get tuition in computer-based modelling, research methodology and the ethical dimensions associated with medical research.

This degree is ideal preparation for Postgraduate research in medical physics technology and is also a pathway towards state registration as a clinical scientist.

Your course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). IPEM is the professional body that works with physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry in the UK, and supports clinical scientists and technologists in their practice through the provision and assessment of education and training.

We aim to provide you with an increased knowledge and understanding of Medical Radiation Physics, and the skills and knowledge you need to apply your learning to professional practice.

As such, this Master’s degree will give you the in-depth knowledge of the field to potentially enhance your prospects for career progression.

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Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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