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MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology

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KEY DATES FOR 2025/26 ENTRY

Applications to this course for the 2025/26 academic year are now  open.

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The MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology is a one-year, full-time, course, designed for individuals interested in a career 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. It is Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) accredited.

  • Read more about the course in Physics World (links to external website).

This course is provided in collaboration with the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT.

The MSc leadership team is comprised of an Academic Course Director and a Director of Studies:

  • Dr Daniel McGowan FHEA FIPEM, Course Director and Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Oncology; and Head of Research and Education and Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
  • Dr Tom Whyntie FHEA MIPEM, Director of Studies and Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Oncology, advising researcher in MR Linac (imaging physics); and data management consultant (clinical trials, imaging data). 

 2024-25 Cohort

 MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology - Group Photo 2024-25.

 

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

 Zoe Wilson, MSc Medical Physics with RadiobiologyZoe Wilson applied to study MSc Medical Physics with Radiobiology after discovering an interest in medical imaging during her undergraduate degree. Since completing her master's, Zoe has joined the department as a research scientist, investigating different respiratory motion corrections to improve the diagnostic capabilities of PET/CT images.

Bridging Physics, Biology, and Clinical Practice: Zoe Wilson's MSc Journey in Medical Physics with Radiobiology

 

 


George Petkov, MSc Medical Physics with RadiobiologyGeorge Petkov studied MSc Medical Physics with Radiobiology in 2023-2024. The course helped George to hone his areas of interest and pursue these in his work. George is now working is a Data Analyst Intern at a Medical Technology company based in Switzerland.

How Oxford's MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology Shaped My Career Path