Overview

Characteristics

The scope of the programme includes radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine and medical health physics, and thus fulfils the educational requirements of a medical physicist.

The curriculum is aligned with the international standards of medical physics graduate education. The teaching faculty include a large number of experienced clinical professionals, including clinical medical physicists, oncologists and radiologists.

The programme prepares students for careers in clinical medical physics, medical technology research and development, academia, government regulation, the healthcare industry, entrepreneurship, etc.

Professional Development

To develop students' critical analysis and evaluation ability;
To cultivate in students the qualities and attributes that are expected of healthcare professionals;
To promote greater awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and

To develop students' leadership ability.

The Medical Physics programme is offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiation Physics

Radiation Therapy Physics

Clinical Practicum of Medical Physics

Virtual Reality in Healthcare

Advanced Technology and Clinical Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics or engineering physics;

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, radiography or health technology.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

144000 HKD / year

≈ 144000 HKD / year
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Citizens or residents

144000 HKD / year

≈ 144000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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