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University of Oxford: Medical Physics with Radiobiology
Institution | University of Oxford |
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Department | Medical Oncology |
Web | https://www.ox.ac.uk |
graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0)1865 270059 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2023). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
The MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology is a one-year, full-time course, designed for individuals interested in a careers in medical physics from either a clinical or academic research perspective, or in professions that require a knowledge of medical physics, such as radiation protection.
The main aim of this course is to discuss how ionising and non-ionising radiation are used in clinical practice, both in the context of radiotherapy and medical imaging. This is combined with principles of radiobiology at molecular and cellular level, to give graduates a better understanding of the effects of radiation than is achieved in other medical physics courses.
The course is based on a series of overarching learning outcomes, which you will be able to demonstrate on completion of your studies:
- Explain the underpinning physics which governs the interactions between ionising radiation and biological tissues
- Critically analyse the effects of ionising radiation on DNA and the associated DNA damage response, with respect to their effects on cell survival
- Critically appraise the irradiation response of cells and tissues, including the factors that modify this response, with respect to how this may affect clinical practice
- Critically discuss the implementation of radiation safety precautions, with respect to the mechanism of damage from radiation exposure, and the legislative requirements which govern radiation protection
- Explain the mechanisms of action of a range both ionising and non-ionising radiation imaging technologies, with respect to their clinical use
- Use fundamental physics of radiation action to analyse the effects of clinical radiotherapy technologies and techniques
- Critically evaluate new developments in ionising and non-ionising imaging, and clinical radiotherapy
- Critically appraise the role of simple and advanced analytical techniques within medical physics research
- Explain and evaluate the research approaches used in applied and translational research within the field of medical physics
- Apply the scientific method to address research questions within the field of medical physics
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) accredit Master's programs in Medical Physics by means of specific accreditation standards. As this is a brand new course for the 2023/24 academic year it has been awarded provisional accreditation status at this stage. The course will be subject to further inspection for full accreditation once the first cohort of students have completed. Provided full accreditation is granted, students studying this course in the 2023/24 academic year will be eligible to receive the IPEM accredited degree qualification.
**For the full description, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas**
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | **Degree-level qualifications** a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics or a closely related subject. Entrance is competitive and most successful applicants will have a first-class degree or the equivalent. For applicants from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0. If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements. **GRE General Test scores** **Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience** **English language proficiency** IELTS: TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' |
Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2022). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
The main aim of this course is to discuss how ionising and non-ionising radiation are used in clinical practice, both in the context of radiotherapy and medical imaging. This is combined with principles of radiobiology at molecular and cellular level, to give graduates a better understanding of the effects of radiation than is achieved in other medical physics courses.
The course is based on a series of overarching learning outcomes, which you will be able to demonstrate on completion of your studies:
- Explain the underpinning physics which governs the interactions between ionising radiation and biological tissues
- Critically analyse the effects of ionising radiation on DNA and the associated DNA damage response, with respect to their effects on cell survival
- Critically appraise the irradiation response of cells and tissues, including the factors that modify this response, with respect to how this may affect clinical practice
- Critically discuss the implementation of radiation safety precautions, with respect to the mechanism of damage from radiation exposure, and the legislative requirements which govern radiation protection
- Explain the mechanisms of action of a range both ionising and non-ionising radiation imaging technologies, with respect to their clinical use
- Use fundamental physics of radiation action to analyse the effects of clinical radiotherapy technologies and techniques
- Critically evaluate new developments in ionising and non-ionising imaging, and clinical radiotherapy
- Critically appraise the role of simple and advanced analytical techniques within medical physics research
- Explain and evaluate the research approaches used in applied and translational research within the field of medical physics
- Apply the scientific method to address research questions within the field of medical physics
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) accredit Master's programs in Medical Physics by means of specific accreditation standards. As this is a brand new course for the 2023/24 academic year it has been awarded provisional accreditation status at this stage. The course will be subject to further inspection for full accreditation once the first cohort of students have completed. Provided full accreditation is granted, students studying this course in the 2023/24 academic year will be eligible to receive the IPEM accredited degree qualification.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | **Degree-level qualifications** a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics or a closely related subject. Entrance is competitive and most successful applicants will have a first-class degree or the equivalent. For applicants from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0. If your degree is not from the UK or another country specified above, visit our International Qualifications page for guidance on the qualifications and grades that would usually be considered to meet the University’s minimum entry requirements. **GRE General Test scores** **Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience** **English language proficiency** IELTS: TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' |
Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
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