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Medical Physics (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Build critical knowledge in Medical Physics with hands-on training that prepares you for a rewarding career. Our MSc program in Medical Physics combines course and research work that builds critical knowledge in the field with hands-on training.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science  |  Duration: 16 months or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

MSc graduates may go on to pursue PhD degree programs, enter residency training programs in imaging or therapeutic medical physics, or enter the workforce directly.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets the minimum admission standards that are required for entry into graduate programs. Individual departments may require additional qualifications of their candidates , and enrolment limitations usually mean that successful applicants possess qualifications that considerably exceed the minimum requirements. For more information on additional qualifications please see the program you are applying to on the graduate program page. Completion of a four-year Bachelor degree (for MSc) in Physics or Engineering Physics granted by a university in recognized standing A minimum cGPA of 3.0 (in the last 60 credit hours of study). Please see the graduate admissions page for more details.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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