Medical Physics MSc

Why this programme

• 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.