Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics: Fees & Entry Requirements at Dalhousie University, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

The PhD program requires one year of core courses and typically three years of thesis research. Courses in the PhD program (which can also be completed in conjunction with the MSc program) provide students with the medical physics foundations specified within the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics standards.Our PhD students are encouraged to be innovators beginning with their thesis research. For your doctoral thesis you can undertake research in therapeutic medical physics medical imaging or a variety of multi-disciplinary topics. When you graduate with your PhD in Medical Physics you will be well positioned to compete for residency training programs and career opportunities that can include and combine clinical support research academics and administration.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (8,98,720) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFirst-class thesis Masters degree or its equivalentMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingMost candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standingThe Medical Physics Graduate Education Committee reviews and ranks all prospective graduate student applications at the end of January for the upcoming academic year which begins in September.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

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