Program Overview

MSc Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy

Overview

The MSc Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy is a postgraduate program designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in cancer research and medical physics. The program is offered by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester.

Entry Requirements

• An honours degree (minimum Upper Second class) or overseas equivalent in physics or a related subject.
• Healthcare professionals with an equivalent qualification will also be considered and may be invited to interview.
• Applicants with a Lower Second class degree may be considered via interview.

Application and Selection

• Please apply via our online application form.
• Supporting documents required include:
  • A personal statement
  • A CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • References

Course Details

• Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; PGDip: 9 months full-time; PGCert: 9 months full-time
• Course options:
  • MSc (full-time)
  • MSc (part-time)
  • PGDip (full-time)
  • PGCert (full-time)

Course Overview

• Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in cancer research and medical physics.
• Learn from academics and clinical scientists in a range of fields, including physics, engineering, biology, and oncology.
• Access MR-Linac and proton therapy research facilities at The Christie to undertake unique research projects unavailable anywhere else in the UK and most of the world.
• Learn key skills in data science and AI applied to medical physics in cancer research.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time): UK students £14,000, International students £33,000
  • MSc (part-time): UK students £7,000, International students £16,500

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For the latest scholarship and bursary information, please visit the fees and funding page.

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• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.