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Physics with Medical Physics MSci (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This new programme showcases our recent exciting strategic investments in facilities and staff that are generating new research and innovation activity in medical physics, in particular through exploitation of nuclear facilities. An ethos of "research led" education underpins the programme.At Birmingham we host a unique set of Nuclear Physics facilities which will equip you with the ability to use industry level equipment. For example, the MC40 Cyclotron produces medical isotopes for the NHS and there is an active programme of research on medical applications, including radiotherapy. Our newly built High Flux Accelerator-Driven Neutron Facility – which is a national facility – provides unique capability for neutron radiobiology studies and research in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy treatments for cancer.There is a growing team of Physicists exploiting the facilities, and we work closely with academics in the University’s Medical School. Birmingham also boasts long-established links with the Physics Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, one of the top-5 largest UK hospitals.You will be taught by academics who are global experts in their field, you'll gain a broad understanding of the essential concepts of physics, ranging from entropy to quantum mechanics and beyond. The transferable skills you’ll also learn will make you very employable; including problem solving, computing and programming, as well as vital soft skills such as presenting.

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29 January

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    5th out of 48 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    192 84%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    6th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    26th

    1

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