Program Overview

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Physics with Medical Imaging BSc

Overview

This accredited degree provides a strong foundation in physics while offering specialized training in medical imaging. You will gain hands-on experience in medical physics and benefit from expert lectures delivered by senior practicing medical physicists.

Course Details

Qualification

BSc Hons

Entry Requirements

AAA

Start Date

September 2026

UCAS Code

F350

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees

£9,535*

Course Information

Year One

• Mathematical Methods and Modelling for Physicists
• Fundamentals of Classical and Modern Physics
• Investigations in Physics I

Year Two

• Electromagnetism and Optics
• Investigations in Physics II
• Ionizing Radiation in Medicine
• Professional Skills for Physicists
• Quantum and Statistical Physics

Year Three

• Bioelectrical Processes and Measurements
• From Quarks to Crystals
• Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation
• Methods of Computational Astrophysics
• Physics Group Project
• Advanced Quantum Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
• Astrophysics at the Extremes
• Galaxies and Cosmology
• Phases of Matter
• Spacetime and Gravity
• The Physics of Semiconductors

Teaching Methods

• Computing practical sessions
• Independent learning
• Laboratory practical sessions
• Lectures
• Problem classes
• Project work
• Workshops

Assessment Methods

• Coursework
• Group project
• Lab reports
• Research project
• Written exam

Contact Time and Study Hours

You can expect to have between 14-18 contact hours per week, typically made up of a combination of lectures, workshops or problem classes, and laboratory and computing practical sessions.

Careers Overview

Studying advanced physics will enable you to become more adaptable and better at problem solving. These are invaluable traits for any career. Our students go on to work in a variety of industries, including engineering, aerospace, IT, and finance, as well as academic research. Others use their training in communication skills to enter teaching or science communication careers.

Job Prospects

• 86.40% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Science secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• The average annual salary for these graduates was £27,834.

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