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University of Glasgow: Medical Physics
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The aim of this programme is to provide an understanding of the application of physics and technology to a range of disciplines within medical physics at a level appropriate for a professional physicist and to equip you for employment in a clinical environment.
A key strength of this programme is that you will be taught mostly by physicists working in the NHS.
Due to the large size of the NHS medical physics department in Glasgow, all mainstream areas of medical physics are covered along with some specialised fields.
A key strength of this programme is that you will be taught mostly by physicists working in the NHS. Due to the large size of the NHS medical physics department in Glasgow, all mainstream areas of medical physics are covered along with some specialised fields. * For example we have expertise in: + Informatics + Ionising radiation + Leading researchers in MRI + Ophthalmology + Specialist sections in PET Scanning + Urology * Accredited with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the UK professional body for medical physicists. * The department has access to: + 1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla MRI + a cyclotron + dedicated SPECT + its own radioisotope dispensary + PET scanning * Your lecturers are operating at the forefront of the profession with a balance of research and clinical practice, perfect for studying medical science. * The research component of this programme allows you to develop valuable skills for practising and interpreting research. * We draw on expert resources within the wider university for content on anatomy, statistics and data analysis.
Main Campus Location
This year, most teaching will be undertaken on the main university campus at the Gilmorehill campus in the west end. Easy to get to by bus, train, subway and car.
The programme involves attending lectures, seminars and tutorials, taking part in e-learning and undertaking a research project.
Core courses
- ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS FOR PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
- BODY SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT AND IMAGING
- PROGRAMMING SKILLS FOR THE CLINICAL SCIENTIST
- RADIATION PHYSICS IN IMAGING
- RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS
- RESEARCH DISSERTATION IN MEDICAL PHYSICS
- SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
- STATISTICS FOR THE CLINICAL SCIENTIST
- THE PHYSICS OF MEDICAL IMAGING
Graduates have progressed into a variety of job roles in academia and the public sector in the UK, the Americas and the Middle East. Job roles in the UK have mainly been within the NHS.
Career opportunities include positions in:
- Equipment manufacturers
- NHS
- Private healthcare
This is the course followed by the NHS trainees in Scotland so it is highly attuned to preparing the successful student for employment.
Othe related job titles include:
- Demonstrator
- NHS Trainee Medical Physicist
- Trainee Clinical Scientist
- Others have gone on to study for PhDs in Physics
MSc
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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