Medical Physics (BSc (Hons))

Bachelor's degree

In Toronto (Canada)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Toronto (Canada)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You will unite knowledge, hands-on learning and problem solving capabilities to provide new solutions and practices in areas such as health-care; medical and business organizations; enterprises engaged in the application of physics and technology; biomedical research and development; radiation exposure testing; cancer diagnosis, treatment and management services. You may work as a cardiac sonographer, MRI technologist, radiation protection surveyor, or registered technologist in nuclear medicine (RTNM). You may also choose to pursue graduate studies (MSc and PhD) in medical/health physics or related areas or a professional degree program in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, business, law or education.

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Location

Start date

Toronto (Canada)
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Start date

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About this course

Medical Physics explores the ways in which physics is applied in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. You’ll learn to apply physics-based concepts and methodologies to procedures such as medical imaging, radiation therapy, radiation protection and dosimetry. You will complete a thesis project and can pursue an optional paid co-op, benefitting from Ryerson’s close academic connection to hospitals. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, experience and problem-solving capabilities to provide solutions in areas related to health care.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Thermodynamics
  • Imaging
  • Medical
  • GCSE Physics
  • Medical training
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Modern Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Mathematical Physics

Course programme

1st Semester
  • Biology I
  • General Chemistry I
  • Modern Mathematics I
  • Physics I
  • Orientation
REQUIRED GROUP 1: One course from the following:
  • Computer Science I
  • Introductory Programming for Scientists
2nd Semester
  • Biology II
  • General Chemistry II
  • Modern Mathematics II
  • Physics II
3rd Semester
  • Linear Algebra
  • Calculus and Geometry
  • Introduction to Medical Physics
  • Modern Physics
4th Semester
  • Dynamic Systems Differential Equations
Biophysics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Quantum Mechanics I
  • Mathematical Physics
5th Semester
  • Cell Biology
  • Photonics and Optical Devices
  • Mathematical Methods in Medical Physics
  • Biostatistics
6th Semester
  • Nuclear Physics/Radiation Protection
  • Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
  • Medical Imaging
7th Semester
  • Medical Physics - Thesis
  • Radiation Biology
8th Semester
  • Medical Physics - Thesis
  • Radiation Therapy

Additional information

Tuition and Fees 2020/2021

Domestic Fees Range: $7,041 - $9,571
International Fees Range: $28,633 - $29,693

Medical Physics (BSc (Hons))

Price on request