Physics and Engineering in Medicine: Radiation Physics MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Students study the physics theory and practice that underpins modern medicine, and learn to apply their knowledge to established and emerging technologies in medical science. The programme covers the applications of both ionising and non-ionising radiation to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease and disorder, and includes research project, workplace skills development and computational skills needed to apply this theory into practice.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of seven core modules (105 credits), one optional module (15 credits), and a research project (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma of eight modules (120 credits) is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate of four modules (60 credits) is offered.

• Ionising Radiation Physics: Interactions and Dosimetry
• Imaging with Ionising Radiation
• MRI and Biomedical Optics
• Ultrasound in Medicine
• Treatment with Ionising Radiation
• Clinical Practice
• MSc Research Project
• Medical Device Enterprise Scenario

Students choose one of the following:

• Computing in Medicine
• Applications of Biomedical Engineering
• Programming Foundations for Medical Image Analysis

All MSc students undertake an independent research project within the broad area of physics and engineering in medicine which culminates in a report of up to 10,000 words, a poster and an oral examination.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, tutorials, assignments and a research project. Lecturers are drawn from UCL and from London teaching hospitals including UCLH, St. Bartholomew's, and the Royal Free Hospital. Assessment is through supervised examination, coursework and assignments, a research dissertation and an oral examination.