Program Overview for MSc in Medical Physics in Canada:
Dalhousie's CAMPEP (Commision on Accreditation of Medical Physics) acredited master's program in Medical Physics combines course and research work that builds critical knowledge in the field with hands-on training that prepares students for rewarding careers.
Courses in the program provide students with the medical physics foundations specified within the CAMPEP standards. All required coursework is completed in the first year and students focus on their thesis research in the second year.
MSc graduates may go on to pursue PhD degree programs, enter residency training programs in imaging or therapeutic medical physics, or enter the workforce directly.
The eligibility for MSc in Medical Physics in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
For Master's degree requirement you need:
- Completion of a four-year Bachelor degree (for MSc) in Physics or Engineering Physics granted by a university in recognized standing
- A minimum cGPA of 3.0 (in the last 60 credit hours of study).
Choosing a research supervisor:
Students are encouraged to contact program faculty to select a supervisor and discuss options for thesis research.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Medical Physics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Medical Physics in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the MSc in Medical Physics are:
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The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Medical Physics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Medical Physics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The Medical Physics programs are jointly supported by the Nova Scotia Health Authority. A limited number of full student stipends are available in the form of “QAships” whereby graduate students assist in regular quality assurance activities under the direct supervision of qualified medical physicists.
Other graduate students may be funded through their own scholarships or supervisors' research grants.
Graduate Coordinator Email: James.Robar@nshealth.ca
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