School of Graduate Studies Calendar, 2022-2023[-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Radiation Sciences, Ph.D
This program may be pursued part time. Applicants who are interested in this option should contact the program administration at an early stage of their application.
Ph.D. Degree
Course Requirements
The minimum course requirement for the Ph.D. degree in Radiation Sciences in the Medical Physics, Health Physics and Radiation Biology streams is the completion of at least one full course at the 700-level beyond the courses required for the M.Sc. degree.
Medical Physics Stream
Candidates in the Medical Physics stream must complete the following:
Candidates are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radiation & Radioisotope Methodology. If a candidate lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities.
Radiation Biology Stream
Candidates in the Radiation Biology field must complete the following:
Two half courses at the 700 level.
Candidates are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radioactivity & Radiation Interactions. If a candidate lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities.
Candidates are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radiation & Radioisotope Methodology. If a candidate lacks this knowledge, they will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities.
Comprehensive Examination
Every candidate for the Ph.D. must pass a Comprehensive Examination concerned with Radiation Sciences, but outside their own immediate area of research.
Thesis
A thesis must be presented embodying the results of original research, and this thesis will be defended in a final oral examination.