Clinical Science (Medical Physics), MSc
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Do you want a career as a Medical Physicist contributing directly to patient treatment and care? A niche role within healthcare, Clinical Scientists are responsible for developing, testing, operating and maintaining specialist medical equipment, as well as supporting treatment plans, and ensuring the safety of patients during diagnosis and treatment. The role also offers opportunities to participate in laboratory work, basic and applied research, as well as management and teaching.
Based within Swansea University Medical School, our degree builds on an existing collaboration with the NHS, and is the primary route for attaining the professional title of Clinical Scientist in the field of Medical Physics. As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to specialise in either Radiotherapy Physics or Radiation Safety. Please note that this Master’s degree is only suitable if you are sponsored by an NHS or an equivalent health care provider.
Key highlights
- Primary route to the professional title of Clinical Scientist
- Builds on an established collaboration with the NHS
- Specialise in either Radiotherapy Physics or Radiation Safety
- Prepares you to develop, test and maintain specialist medical equipment
- Covers supporting treatment plans and ensuring patient safety
- Designed for trainees sponsored by the NHS or equivalent provider
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2.
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
- Medical Physicist
- Radiotherapy Physicist
- Radiation Protection Adviser
- Clinical Research Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,700 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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