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University of Aberdeen: Medical Physics
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition View department profile |
| Web | www.abdn.ac.uk/smmsn |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our MSc in Medical Physics will improve your knowledge of how technology can help diagnose disease, while you learn about all the major aspects of physics as applied in the modern clinical/health environment. The programme is delivered in partnership with NHS Grampian.
The University of Aberdeen has an internationally renowned reputation and an enviable history in developing new techniques for medical imaging, including being the first place in the world to build a whole-body sized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner and conduct a diagnostic MRI scan.
On this MSc programme you will study such specialisms as nuclear medicine (which includes learning about diagnosing disease using radioactive tracers), radiotherapy, medical electronics and MRI. The programme is aimed at individuals who want to obtain an MSc from a top tier UK University. Applicants typically include recent physics and engineering graduates, people who are on the NHS Medical Physicists training programme and those in employment as medical physicists and radiologists.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Physical science or Engineering second-class Honours degree. Minimum 2:2, 60% or GPA 2.4/4 or 3.0/5 overall, or equivalent. |
| Location | Foresterhill Campus Ashgrove Road West Aberdeen AB25 2ZN |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Physical science or Engineering second-class Honours degree. Minimum 2:2, 60% or GPA 2.4/4 or 3.0/5 overall, or equivalent. |
| Location | Foresterhill Campus Ashgrove Road West Aberdeen AB25 2ZN |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11100 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Physical science or Engineering second-class Honours degree. Minimum 2:2, 60% or GPA 2.4/4 or 3.0/5 overall, or equivalent. |
| Location | Foresterhill Campus Ashgrove Road West Aberdeen AB25 2ZN |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Physical science or Engineering second-class Honours degree. Minimum 2:2, 60% or GPA 2.4/4 or 3.0/5 overall, or equivalent. |
| Location | Foresterhill Campus Ashgrove Road West Aberdeen AB25 2ZN |
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences, and Nutrition provides a dynamic teaching, learning and research ecosystem that pushes beyond boundaries to create opportunities for greater knowledge, innovation, and scientific advancement to underpin improved health and disease treatment.
By promoting a culture that constantly asks, "what if?" we transcend conventional thinking, break down barriers between disciplines, and defy limits in the discovery and delivery of progressive healthcare solutions for all. Our environment empowers educators and students to keep reaching beyond imagined boundaries.
We nurture future leaders and change-makers who believe pushing fresh thinking is imperative for healthcare’s …
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