MSc Clinical Science (Medical Physics) at Swansea University

Programme overview

A master's built on a collaboration with the NHS and forming the primary route to the professional title of Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics. Students specialise in either Radiotherapy Physics or Radiation Safety, and the degree is only suitable for trainees sponsored by an NHS or equivalent healthcare provider.

Faculty: Medicine, Health and Life Science | Department: Medical School | Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Medical Physics in Practice (40 credits) and Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science; Year 2 covers Medical Physics Specialisms (40 credits) and Research Methods and the Medical Physics Specialties; Year 3 is a 60-credit Research Project in Medical Physics.

Career pathways

Graduates are awarded the professional title of Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics, specialising in Radiotherapy Physics or Radiation Safety, with senior roles available after three to five years of experience and opportunities in biopharma, private healthcare, medical device companies, academia and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree in engineering or the physical sciences. The degree is only suitable for trainees sponsored by an NHS or equivalent healthcare provider.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,700 a year (2026/27). MSc, 3-year part-time. Year 1 fee only; fees for later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part-time

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