About the course

Health Physics is interdisciplinary, bridging the fields of medicine, biology, engineering and physical science. It provides scientific method and knowledge of Radiation Protection to the Health Care and Nuclear industries and regulatory bodies. The program consists of a course- and project-based MSc. Research is conducted with faculty using McMaster radiation facilities or at industrial partners facilities. Some students are presently working in the Health Physics field in industry and pursue the program part-time. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Hamilton
Fall (September), 2025	Hamilton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for McMaster University

Honours Bachelor's degree.

　　The minimum requirement for admission to the M.Sc. programs in Health and Radiation Physics and Radiation Sciences - Medical Physics is an Honours B.Sc. degree in Physics or Engineering Physics or a related discipline, with at least a B+ average in the final year. Those with an Honours B.Sc. in other science disciplines will be considered for admission if they have received a good grounding in physics. Since instruction is in English, foreign students whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL and achieve a score of at least 580 (written version), 237 (computer version) or 92 (iBt). IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　103rd / 1250

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