The aim of this programme is to provide an understanding of the application of physics and technology to a range of disciplines within medical physics at a level appropriate for a professional physicist and to equip you for employment in a clinical environment.

Why this programme
The key strength of this programme is that you will be primarily taught by medical physicists working and undertaking research in the NHS in Glasgow. We also draw on expert resources within the wider university for detailed content on anatomy and statistics.
You will take part in practical sessions throughout the year in NHS facilities. In many cases, students will also undertake their substantive research project in an NHS department, and can be confident their work has direct clinical application and will impact and improve patient care.
The NHS Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering in Glasgow (DCPB) is one of the largest in the UK, with a presence in 11 hospitals across the city. We support and deliver services to the 1.2m people in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde catchment area, as well as providing a range of national services for the whole of Scotland.
DCPB is at the forefront of developments in the field. As well as capabilities in the core areas of medical physics and clinical engineering (Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Protection, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Technology Management), we have additional expertise in morespecialised disciplines such as:
Informatics
Medical device design and development
MRI
Ophthalmology
Radioisotope production
Urology
Radionuclide therapies

Career prospects
‌85% of the taught programme is delivered by medical physicists working in the NHS, and students therefore have an ideal opportunity to learn about NHS careers.

In addition, we provide dedicated careers sessions in semesters 1 and 2 where youll have the opportunity to network with and learn from medical physicists working in the NHS, academia and industry who have taken different routes into the field.

Graduates of this programme have gone onto a variety of roles including:

Trainee Clinical Scientist
Doctoral candidates
Medical physicist (overseas)
Data analyst
Industry professionals