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.
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
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Physics View 16 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Hong Kong (SAR)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied physics or engineering physics;
- 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.
- Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds
Tuition Fee
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International
14520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
14000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 700 USD per credit during 18 months.
- HK$5,500 per credit for local students
- HK$5,700 per credit for non-local students
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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