MSc Medical Physics at Swansea University

An IPEM-accredited master's for engineering and physical sciences graduates with hands-on clinical instruction in MRI, CT and medical linear accelerators, computer-based modelling and research methodology, delivered with NHS Wales and industry partners.

Department: Medical School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Medical Physics in Practice (40 credits), Professional Foundations of Healthcare & Clinical Science, Medical Physics Specialisms (40), Research Methods and the Medical Physics Specialties and a 60-credit Research Project. Specialisms include radiotherapy physics, radiation safety and diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and imaging with non-ionising radiation.

Career pathways

NHS Scientist Training Programme, diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy centres, regulatory bodies, medical device companies, and PhD research.

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