MSc Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy

MSc Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy

Become a multidisciplinary scientist within the field of medical physics.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Overview

• Build the skills and expertise for a career in medical physics and cancer research;
• Learn from leading academics and clinical scientists across physics, engineering, biology and oncology;
• Undertake unique research projects with access to MR-Linac and proton therapy research facilities at The Christie;
• Gain in-demand specialist skills in data science and AI, applied to medical physics in cancer research;
• Connect and collaborate with students across our suite of cancer-focused PGT programmes.

Teaching and learning

You will be taught by academics from the University and clinical scientists or oncologists at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest single-site cancer hospitals in Europe and the only UK cancer hospital connected directly to a research institute. This means that both fundamental science and its clinical application will be covered in depth.

Units will be delivered throughout each semester with a mix of face-to-face content delivery and online delivery, as well as hands‑on practical sessions.

There will be a number of assessed and non-assessed activities to develop your key skills and expand your knowledge base.

After completion of the taught units, there will be a supervised research project that will allow you to apply your knowledge to a practical clinical research problem. During these projects you will be embedded in an academic or clinically focused research group.

Entry requirements

We require 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. We may consider applicants with a Lower Second class degree via interview.

For more information view our full entry requirements.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

MSc (full-time)

• UK students (per annum): £14,700
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £34,700

MSc (part-time)

• UK students (per annum): £7,350
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £17,350

Find out more and apply

Applications are now open for September 2025, and it is recommended to apply early, as applications may close if the course is full. If you would like more information please visit our programme webpage.