Program Overview

Medical Physics - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Medical Physics program is a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree that combines medicine and physics to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses like cancer. Through theory and experiential learning, including an optional paid co-op, students explore topics in medical imaging, radiation therapy, radiation protection, health physics, and more.

Program Details

Degree and Format

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Full-time formats: 4 Year, 5-Year Co-op
• Part-time formats: Not Available

Requirements

• Grades-Only program
• Grade range: Mid 70s
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Experiential learning: Co-op available

Is this Degree for You?

This program is ideal for those who want to apply both medicine and physics to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. It offers strong connections with leading hospitals and prepares students for unique careers in transforming healthcare and medicine, or helping businesses innovate.

Optional Specialization

• Management Sciences

Unique Degree Offering

• One of 5 undergraduate Medical Physics programs in Canada

First-Year Courses

1st Semester

• REQUIRED:
  • BLG 143 Biology I
  • CHY 103 General Chemistry I
  • MTH 131 Modern Mathematics I
  • PCS 120 Physics I
  • SCI 180* Orientation
• REQUIRED GROUP 1: One course from the following:
  • CPS 109 Computer Science I
  • CPS 118 Introductory Programming for Scientists

2nd Semester

• REQUIRED:
  • BLG 144 Biology II
  • CHY 113 General Chemistry II
  • MTH 231 Modern Mathematics II
  • PCS 130 Physics II
• LIBERAL STUDIES: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

Career Possibilities

• Clinical medical physicist
• Complex systems physicist
• Computational/data physicist
• Medical imaging assistant
• Radiation therapist

Employer Possibilities

• Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
• Defense Research and Development Canada
• Hydro One
• Ontario Cancer Centre
• University Health Network (UHN)

Further Education

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Dentistry
• Law
• Medicine
• Physics (MSc)

Requirements for Admission

Academic Requirements for Full-Time, 4-Year Program

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
• Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • 2 of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)

An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year.

Fees and Funding

Tuition and Fees Range

• Full-time format:
  • Ontario: $7,284 - $9,796
  • Out-of-province: $8,823 - $11,954
  • International: $36,815 - $36,875

Scholarships and Bursaries

Over $20M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries are awarded throughout all years of study.

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University offers a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education. The faculty provides 8 undergraduate programs, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree, blending scientific theory and experience.

Faculty of Science Degree Programs

• Biology - BSc (Hons)
• Biomedical Sciences - BSc (Hons)
• Chemistry - BSc (Hons)
• Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
• Cyber Science - BSc (Hons)
• Financial Mathematics - BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics and Its Applications - BSc (Hons)
• Medical Physics - BSc (Hons)