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The Department of Oncology’s mission is to improve cancer care through research and teaching. We employ multidisciplinary approaches from physics, biology, chemistry and mathematical modelling to investigate this. The department offers an established, world-leading, graduate training programme. 

Why study with us
The MSc in medical physics with radiobiology is a one-year, full-time course delivered by world-leading academics and clinical scientists. The main aim of this course is to discuss how ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are used in clinical practice, both in the context of radiotherapy and medical imaging. This is combined with principles of radiobiology at molecular and cellular level, to give graduates a better understanding of the effects of radiation than is achieved in other medical physics courses. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

Training and development
You will take eight compulsory modules, which are delivered in two-week blocks, following on from each other:

1. Physics of Radiation Interactions
2. Molecular Radiation Biology
3. Radiobiology of Cells and Tissues
4. Radiation Safety
5. Ionizing Radiation Imaging Technologies
6. Radiation Therapy Physics
7. Non-ionizing Radiation Technologies
8. Translational Research Methods and Applications

Graduate schemes
This course is designed for individuals interested in careers in medical physics from either a clinical or academic research perspective, or in professions that require a knowledge of medical physics, such as radiation protection.

What we are looking for
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications) in physics or a closely related subject.

For more details on the course and requirements please https://physicsworld.com/a/where-radiation-physics-meets-radiobiology-opening-up-diverse-career-paths-for-students or www.oncology.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/msc-in-medical-physics-with-radiobiology.

Location 
Oxford, UK

Main areas of research
Medical physics and radiobiology

Desired degree disciplines/class
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications) in physics or a closely related subject

Pre-requisites
Eligible to study in the UK

How to apply
Apply online at www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/msc-medical-physics-with-radiobiology

Closing date
Round 2 deadline is Spring 2025

Contact
Tel +44 (0)1865 617331
E-mail msc.medphys@oncology.ox.ac.uk
www.oncology.ox.ac.uk