Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics

Dalhousie University

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.

Faculty of Science