Master of Science in Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By McMaster University |TopUniversities

Master of Science in Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics)

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

30,030 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Radiation Sciences is broadly interdisciplinary, bridging the fields of medicine, biology, engineering and physical science. It provides scientific method and knowledge to certain industrial sectors, especially the Health Care and Nuclear industries. The program consists of a research thesis-based MSc in three streams, Medical Physics, Radiation Biology and Medical Radiation Sciences. Research is conducted with faculty using McMaster radiation facilities or at area hospitals. Area of research includes Brachytherapy radioisotopes, β interface dosimetry, imaging dose distributions, neutron micro-dosimetry, etc. The M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics) requires that a candidate complete satisfactorily the courses Medical Physics *775, Medical Physics *773 and one other half course. Students who have not completed satisfactorily Medical Physics *6R03 must also complete this course satisfactorily. Candidates for this M.Sc. are also required to present and defend a thesis, which shall embody the results of original research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Radiation Sciences is broadly interdisciplinary, bridging the fields of medicine, biology, engineering and physical science. It provides scientific method and knowledge to certain industrial sectors, especially the Health Care and Nuclear industries. The program consists of a research thesis-based MSc in three streams, Medical Physics, Radiation Biology and Medical Radiation Sciences. Research is conducted with faculty using McMaster radiation facilities or at area hospitals. Area of research includes Brachytherapy radioisotopes, β interface dosimetry, imaging dose distributions, neutron micro-dosimetry, etc. The M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics) requires that a candidate complete satisfactorily the courses Medical Physics *775, Medical Physics *773 and one other half course. Students who have not completed satisfactorily Medical Physics *6R03 must also complete this course satisfactorily. Candidates for this M.Sc. are also required to present and defend a thesis, which shall embody the results of original research.

Admission Requirements

92+
6.5+
3.3+
63+

2 Years
Jan-2000

Domestic
15,660 CAD
International
30,030 CAD

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