Overview
Modern medicine relies heavily on many physical tools, techniques, and principles which have been developed in the physical sciences.
Features
- The complexity and precision required in the operation of modern-day diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and the quest to constantly improve medical technology, has led to the subspecialty of Medical Physics at University of Canterbury.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A medical physicist applies scientific knowledge and technological skills to help prevent, diagnose, and treat many types of disease and health conditions.
- They are a mix of research and clinical scientists who play a pivotal role in providing physics support to various areas of the health sector to achieve better outcomes for patients.
- They also ensure the safety of staff and patients exposed to radiation.
- A medical physicist is typically a member of multidisciplinary team and may be involved in several activities relating to diagnosis and/or treatment in radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
First day of any month
Language
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Disciplines
Medical ImagingAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master’s degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
- Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
- In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research.
Tuition Fee
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International
41000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
8397 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8397 NZD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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