Master's Degree Programme in Medical Physics
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master's Degree Programme in Medical Physics
Theory meets practice in medical physics. The Master's Degree Programme in Medical Physics is a multidisciplinary two-year master's degree programme that combines high-level research and teaching. The programme is designed for all nationalities, and a maximum of 15 students will be accepted into it.
Programme Description
In the programme, theory meets practice: The programme includes the possibility for a clinical internship at the Kuopio University Hospital, consisting of e.g. quality assurance measurements, training in radiation dosage planning for cancer treatment and getting familiar with the routine tasks of a medical physicist. The clinical internship can be replaced with a research internship at one of the high-class research groups at the Department of Technical Physics at the University of Eastern Finland.
The master's programme will equip the student with specialist skills in the field of medical physics. In addition, the course of study will provide the expertise required to pursue a specialization as a medical physicist and can open pathways to further advanced studies and fellowship opportunities.
Upon completion of the programme, the graduate will have a career path tailored to his or her needs or interests, creating a possibility of:
- Continuing advanced studies to pursue a career as a scientist
- Becoming a valuable part of industry (e.g., in health technology and engineering)
- Working in management and teaching
- Acting in science administration at national level or internationally
- Continuing in pursuit of a career as a specialized medical physicist
Key Information
- Level of degree: Master's degree
- Programme duration: 2 years / 120 ECTS credits
- Language of instruction: English
- Application period: Annually in January
- Programme start: Beginning of September
- Tuition fee: EU/EEA nationals no tuition fee; non-EU/EEA nationals 10,000 €/academic year
- Tuition waivers available
- Study campus: Kuopio
Why Study with Us?
- A possibility to an internship in research groups, at the hospital and companies
Structure of Studies
The Master's Degree Programme in Medical Physics is a two-year programme. Students who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded with a master's degree in medical physics. During the two years you'll be spending with us, you'll get to know our excellent lecturers, professors, PhD students and other staff members, and you'll be spending a lot of time in our state-of-the-art learning environments. The group size at the lectures is typically around 20 students, which makes the lecture environment peaceful. Teaching is intensive and the student can be in direct contact with the lecturers.
The essential content of the degree programme in medical physics is designed to prepare and equip students for a career in the field of medical physics and technology. Typically, this includes the development of new instrumentation and technology, the development of new medical diagnostic protocols and therapeutic procedures, and improvement of existing technologies.
Some of our courses are held in alternate years.
The full curriculum and detailed information on the courses can be found in Peppi Study Guide.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
A previous Bachelor's degree corresponding to at least 3 years of full-time academic studies from an institution for higher education is required from all Master's degree applicants. The degree must be awarded by an internationally recognized university or university of applied sciences.
- A previous Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology or another applicable field, that includes sufficient preparatory studies in physics and mathematics
- Studies in computer programming (especially in mathematical programming methods), human physiology and anatomy, and probability theory are considered a strong asset
- Conditionality: if the applicant has not graduated during the application period, they can be selected conditionally
Language Requirements
Applicants must either meet the language proficiency criteria or reach the minimum required language test results to be considered eligible to the University of Eastern Finland. No exceptions will be made and no waivers regarding the language proficiency requirements are given.
- TOEFL iBT, overall score 92, min. 22 in writing
- IELTS (academic) overall score 6.5, min. 6.0 in writing
- PTE (academic), overall score 62, min 54 in writing
- C1 Advanced overall score C or 180, with min. 162 in writing
- C2 Proficiency overall score level C1 or 180, with min. 162 in writing
- National Certificate of Language Proficiency YKI-test: level 5 in all different subtests (reading comprehension, writing, speaking comprehension and speaking)
Required Documents
You must attach the following documents in your application:
- A scanned copy of the Bachelor's degree certificate, accompanied, if this is not in Finnish, Swedish, or English by a translation of it into English by an authorized translator
- An official transcript of academic records and, if this is not in Finnish, Swedish, or English, an English-language translation of this by an authorized translator
- A scanned certificate of proficiency in the English language, a scanned copy of a degree certificate attesting to the required language proficiency, or a statement of applicant's institution stating that the medium of instruction of the applicant's university is English
- A curriculum vitae that includes statements on work experience, scientific achievements, other degrees obtained, and any exchange studies and other international experience
- An official document issued by the awarding institution describing the grading scale if not included in the transcript of records
- A scanned copy of the applicant's passport showing personal details
- Possible documents regarding applicant's other merits, e.g. other degree certificates, certificates of employment, reference letters
- Possible document giving you an exemption from paying tuition fee
Application Process
- Search & apply online
- Gather your documents
- Submit the application
- Verification of educational documents
Application Period
The application period starts on January 7, 2026, and ends on January 21, 2026, at 3 pm (EET). After you have successfully sent your application, it is possible to upload documents after the application deadline until 28 January 2026, 3 pm (EET).
Student Selection
The admission processes in the Master's Degree Programme in Medical Physics aims at fair selection of high-quality applicants. Student selection is based on the application documents and evaluation how the applicant's skills and competences gained by the previous academic studies correspond to the Master's studies applied for. Meeting the minimum application requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the programme.
The applications will be graded using the following criteria:
- Content and suitability of the previous studies and applicant's success in the previous studies of the suitable field of science studies, especially in principal areas of physics, mathematics and programming: 0-10 points
- Applicant's success in the previous studies in general: 0-5 points
- Prestige and level of the home university: 0-3 points
- Applicant's other merits: relevant work experience, scientific merit, other degrees received, and international experience: 0-2 points
Selection Results
Results for studies starting in September 2026 will be published on 27 May 2026 at the latest. When the selection decision has been made, the results will be posted immediately to the applicants by e-mail.
Tuition Fees and Waivers
Annual tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students will be 10 000 EUR. There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of EU/EEA -countries or Switzerland.
Non-EU/EEA applicants can apply for the tuition fee waivers when applying for admission to the university. The decision about the waiver is made in connection with the student admission, and the applicant is notified of the matter in the letter of notification of the admission results. The tuition waiver is awarded to a maximum of 70% of accepted students based on their application scores.