M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics/Radiation Biology)

McMaster University

We offer internationally recognized, high quality programs that allows our graduates to enter the professions in Medical Physics, Health Physics, and Radiation Biology. Our alumni staff cancer clinics across Canada, work in nuclear power stations, perform analysis and policy advice for the Canadian government, conduct research in laboratories around the world and hold positions at universities across North America. The M.Sc. in Health and Radiation Physics is relatively course intensive and is designed to provide the education, training and professional development required for a career in Health Physics. Normal admission requirements are a B.Sc. honours degree, with at least B standing (or equivalent) in Physics, Biophysics, Engineering Physics, Chemistry, or some course of study approved by the Program.A candidate for the M.Sc. degree in Health and Radiation Physics must:Satisfactorily complete the courses:Medical Physics 772Medical Physics 775Medical Physics 776Students must complete satisfactorily one additional 700-level course from the following list: Medical Physics 770, Medical Physics 771, Medical Physics 774 or Medical Physics 778. Students are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radiation & Radioisotope Methodology. If a student lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities.Pass a final comprehensive examinationComplete and defend a research report based upon a project approved by the Program.A student with a strong background in Health and Radiation Physics may be permitted to replace one or more of the core courses with relevant courses approved by the Program. A student may not take more than one 600-level full graduate course to satisfy the minimum course requirements.

Faculty of Science