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PostgraduateMSc

Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,350Per Year (Intl)
£17,350Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MSc Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Medical Physics in Cancer Radiation Therapy is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in medical physics or cancer research involving ionising radiation. With around 40% of all cancer cures involving radiotherapy as part of treatment the need for multidisciplinary scientists in this field has never been greater. The course will cover all aspects of the radiotherapy patient pathway including: the accurate delivery of radiation and the optimisation of bespoke treatment plans for every patient; the delivery of particle therapy; the use of imaging throughout the patient pathway; state-of-... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Radiotherapy Physics and Dosimetry
Cancer Biology and Radiobiology
Treatment Planning and Optimisation
Medical Imaging in Oncology
Particle Therapy and Advanced Techniques
Data Science and Machine Learning in Medical Physics
Clinical Research Methods and Evaluation
Adaptive Radiotherapy and Image-Guided Treatment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,350

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,350

Home Student Fee

£17,350

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
30%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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