Overview

Key features

Radiation Sciences is broadly interdisciplinary, bridging the fields of medicine, biology, engineering and physical science. It provides scientific method and knowledge to certain industrial sectors, especially the Health Care and Nuclear industries. This Radiation Sciences program is offered at McMaster University.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Brachytherapy radioisotopes, interface dosimetry, imaging dose distributions, neutron micro-dosimetry
Nuclear and atomic techniques used for analysis of both trace toxic elements and major components of human body composition
Development of novel radiopharmaceuticals and medical use of radioisotopes in diagnosis and therapy
Novel methods of imaging bone architecture and joint structure non-invasively;
Magnetic resonance imaging
DNA damage and DNA repair processes in carcinogenesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Physics Medical Imaging View 39 other PhDs in Physics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Ph.D. program in Radiation Sciences - Medical Physics generally requires completion of an M.Sc. degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related discipline, with at least an A- standing.
Admission to the Ph.D. program in Radiation Sciences - Radiation Biology generally requires completion of an M.Sc. in Biology, Medical Sciences or related discipline, with at least an A- standing
Official transcripts
Two academic references from instructors most familiar with your academic work
English language proficiency
Statement of Interest
CV/Resume

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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