Clinical Science (Pathways in Medical Physics and Physiological Sciences) MSc

This accredited course co-ordinates specialist contributions from clinical scientists, consultants, clinical networks and departments. It uses facilities from Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The course offers specialist pathways in medical physics and physiological sciences and is available to the healthcare science workforce and through competitive national recruitment.

This specialist course runs under the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) and is accredited by the National School for Healthcare Science Accreditation Unit. Combining academic and workplace learning, the formal teaching element is delivered through structured residential teaching blocks and online study.

Pathway

There are two pathways:

Medical Physics offers specialisms in:

radiotherapy physics
radiation safety physics
imaging with ionising radiation
imaging with non-ionising radiation

Physiological Sciences offers specialisms in:

cardiac science
vascular science
gastrointestinal physiology
urodynamic science.