Overview
This Physics and Engineering in Medicine (Distance Learning), M.Sc.degree from UCL is particularly suitable for you if you have a first degree in physics – although an engineering degree is also acceptable. It is ideal if you are looking to develop an interdisciplinary approach to apply your skills in healthcare, and in particular if you're seeking employment as medical physicists in hospital, industry or university environments.
Advances in physics and engineering are transforming human health, delivering new technologies and positive outcomes across a wide range of medical fields including radiotherapy and medical imaging.With this online Master’s programme, you can play a part in the future of healthcare, immersing yourself in the theoretical and practical physics underpinning modern medicine, and applying your knowledge to help progress new medical technologies.You’ll cover a broad and extensive range of medical physics disciplines and activities, selecting optional modules to match your interests in topics such as cancer therapy, medical device enterprise, human-machine interfaces and computing in medicine.
Studying at the second-highest-rated university in the UK for research strength (REF 2021), the distance learning and teaching are delivered asynchronously via video lectures, open-ended personal tutor support, top-up online tutorials and additional e-learning resources. Coursework and assessments are completed online with supervised exams arranged across the world by the British Council.
Career opportunities:
As a postgraduate student at UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, you’ll develop a robust set of valuable cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge you’ll be able to deploy in a wide variety of industry and healthcare environments.
Working alongside world-leading scientists, engineers and health professionals, you’ll also master project management, communication and teamworking skills, preparing you for more strategic roles in any organisation.
EmployabilityBy the end of this Master’s, you’ll be well placed to pursue diverse careers and opportunities – from doctoral research to roles in industry and positions that contribute to emerging technologies such as the use of AI in healthcare.
Your expertise will be relevant in both private and public healthcare. Many graduates of this Master’s go onto technical or strategic roles in hospitals either overseas or here in the UK
Alternatively, you could explore research and development roles in industry settings, designing and implementing new technologies within multinational medical device companies or med-tech start-ups.
Graduates of this course have gone onto work with a wide range of employers in hospitals around the world, major industry companies such as Elekta, Siemens, Nikon and prestigious university research departments.
The IPEM Accredited Radiation Physics pathway of the MSc is a recognised part of the NHS Clinical Scientist “Route 2” training. This pathway is for students who wish to become a professional medical physicist or clinical scientist/engineer. Many graduates take this career path after or even during their studies for part-time students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Medical Imaging with lonising Radiation
Biomedical Ultrasound
MRI and Biomedical Optics
Computing in Medicine
Clinical Practice
Radiotherapy Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics Medicine General Engineering & Technology View 238 other Masters in Medicine in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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General requirements
- A minimum of an upper-second class UK Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other closely related discipline. Workplace knowledge and expertise are also considered. Applicants with a lower than upper-second class degree may be invited for a short online interview with programme tutors as part of their application process.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents35400 GBP / year≈ 35400 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents18400 GBP / year≈ 18400 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part time
- UK: £9,200
- International: £17,700
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