Overview

Key facts

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A key strength of the Medical Physics programme of the University of Glasgow is that you will be taught mostly by physicists working in the NHS.
Due to the large size of the NHS medical physics department in Glasgow, all mainstream areas of medical physics are covered along with some specialised fields.
For example we have expertise in:

Ionising radiation

Specialist sections in PET Scanning

Ophthalmology

Urology

Informatics

Leading researchers in MRI
Accredited with the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the UK professional body for medical physicists.
The department has access to:
1.5, 3 and 7 Tesla MRI

PET scanning

a cyclotron

dedicated SPECT

its own radioisotope dispensary.
Your lecturers are operating at the forefront of the profession with a balance of research and clinical practice, perfect for studying medical science.
The research component of this programme allows you to develop valuable skills for practising and interpreting research.
We draw on expert resources within the wider university for anatomy, statistics and the two optional courses.

Career prospects

‌Graduates have progressed into a variety of job roles in academia and the public sector in the UK, the Americas and the Middle East. Job roles in the UK have mainly been within the NHS.

Career opportunities include positions in:

NHS

Private healthcare

Equipment manufacturers

This is the course followed by the NHS trainees in Scotland so it is highly attuned to preparing the successful student for employment.

Othe related job titles include:

NHS Trainee Medical Physicist

Trainee Clinical Scientist

Demonstrator

Others have gone on to study for PhDs in Physics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiation Physics in Imaging

Statistics for the Clinical Scientist

The Physics of Medical Imaging

Programming Skills for the Clinical Scientist

Scientific Management

Body Systems Measurement and Imaging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00 , National

More details

First 2 rounds will be reviewed with no priority to anyone. Round1:1Oct-4Nov Round2:5Nov-16Dec Round3:17Dec-3Feb Round4:4Feb-24Mar Round5:25Mar-12May

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold at least a 2.1 Honours degree in physics or a physical science (eg applied physics or electronic engineering) from an institution recognised by the University

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Tuition Fees

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35640 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12840 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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