STEM
This eight-month post-doctoral certificate gives PhD physicists the didactic background and clinical training needed to be eligible for a residency in clinical radiation oncology physics. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) and is taught by practising clinical physicists. Admission to the certificate does not imply admission to the residency program.
Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: Eight months | Intake: September 1 (January 15 application deadline, Canadian and international) | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Seven courses covering radiological physics, radiation oncology physics, anatomy and statistics, radiobiology and more, plus clinical rounds observing radiotherapy for cancer. Students gain a broad background in radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation safety and medical imaging.
Medical physicist, radiation oncology physicist, clinical physicist, university instructor, industry physicist.
In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies' admission requirements , and Faculty of Science requirements, the Department requires: a) A University of Calgary Honours background in Physics, Engineering Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, or equivalent. b) This program has a requirement to demonstrate English Language Proficiency; see Faculty of Science English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for Graduate Programs for details. c) Two reference letters. In addition, applicants must possess a PhD in Physics, Medical Physics, Biophysics, or Biomedical Engineering. Applicants with PhDs in sciences other than those listed above may consult with the department regarding possible admission.
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 academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
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