Health and Radiation Physics, M.Sc.

The M.Sc. in Health and Radiation Physics is relatively course intensive and is designed to provide the education, training and professional development required for a career in Health Physics.

M.Sc. Degree

Admission

Normal admission requirements are a B.Sc. honours degree, at least B+ standing (or equivalent) in Physics, Biophysics, Engineering Physics, or Chemistry, or some course of study approved by the Radiation Sciences Graduate Program.

Requirements

A candidate for the M.Sc. degree must:

Course Requirements

Complete satisfactorily the courses:

Additional Required Courses

Students must complete satisfactorily one additional 700-level course from the following list:

MED PHYS 770 / Medical Imaging Systems I
MED PHYS 771 / Isotopes In-Vivo
MED PHYS 774 / Monte Carlo simulation for Medical, Health and Radiation Physics
MED PHYS 778 / Radiation Oncology Physics
Students are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radiation & Radioisotope Methodology. If a student lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities.

Comprehensive Examination

Pass a final comprehensive examination.

Research Report

Complete and defend a research report based on a project approved by the Program.

Course Substitutions

A student with a strong background in Health and Radiation Physics may be permitted to replace one or more of the core courses with relevant courses approved by the Department. A student may not take more than one 600-level full graduate course to satisfy the minimum course requirements.