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.

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.

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 I
MED PHYS 779 / Radiation Health Risks and Benefits
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.