The M.Sc. in Health and Radiation Physics is relatively course intensive and is designed to provide the education, training and professional development required for a career in Health Physics. Normal admission requirements are a B.Sc. honours degree, with at least B+ standing (or equivalent) in Physics, Biophysics, Engineering Physics, Chemistry, or some course of study approved by the Program.

A candidate for the M.Sc. degree in Health and Radiation Physics must:

1. Satisfactorily complete the courses:
   • Medical Physics *772
   • Medical Physics *775
   • Medical Physics *776
   • Students must complete satisfactorily one additional 700-level course from the following list: Medical Physics *770, Medical Physics *771, Medical Physics *774 or Medical Physics *778. Students are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radiation & Radioisotope Methodology. If a student lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities.
2. Pass a final comprehensive examination
3. Complete and defend a research report based upon a project approved by the Program.

A student with a strong background in Health and Radiation Physics may be permitted to replace one or more of the core courses with relevant courses approved by the Program. A student may not take more than one 600-level full graduate course to satisfy the minimum course requirements.

The M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences is a research degree consisting of a more physics focused degree (Medical Physics), a more life sciences oriented degree (Radiation Biology) and the medical radiation sciences stream degree (Medical Radiation Science). Normal admission requirements for Medical Physics are a B.Sc. honours degree, with at least B+ standing (or equivalent) in Physics or a closely-related field approved by the department. The minimum requirement for admission to the M.Sc. program in Radiation Biology is an Honours B.Sc. in Biology or Life Sciences or a related discipline, with at least a B+ average in the final year.

Medical Physics (2 options: CAMPEP accredited option and non-CAMPEP accredited option)

The M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences (Medical Physics) requires that a candidate complete satisfactorily the courses Medical Physics *775 and one other half course. Candidates are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radiation & Radioisotope Methodology. If a candidate lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities. Candidates for this M.Sc. are also required to present and defend a thesis, which shall embody the results of original research.

Radiation Biology

The M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences (Radiation Biology) requires that a candidate complete satisfactorily two half courses at the 700 level which can be either Medical Physics *779, Medical Physics *780 or Medical Physics *782. Candidates are expected to have knowledge in Radiation Biology and in Radioactivity & Radiation Interactions. If a candidate lacks this knowledge, she/he will be directed by the program to pursue appropriate additional learning opportunities. Candidates for this M.Sc. are also required to present and defend a thesis, which shall embody the results of original research.

Medical Radiation Science Stream

The M.Sc. in Radiation Sciences (Medical Radiation Science) requires that a candidate complete satisfactorily the courses Medical Physics *781 and one other half course at the 700 level which can be either Medical Physics *779, Medical Physics *780 or Medical Physics *782.

The Ph.D. program in Radiation Sciences is a research degree with two options: a physics-focused degree (Medical Physics – CAMPEP and non-CAMPEP accredited options) or a life sciences-oriented degree (Radiation Biology).

Medical Physics (2 options: CAMPEP accredited option and non-CAMPEP accredited option) or Radiation Biology

The minimum course requirement for the Ph.D. degree in Radiation Sciences in both fields of Medical Physics and Radiation Biology is the completion of at least one full course at the 700-level beyond the courses required for the M.Sc. degree. Candidates in the Medical Physics field who have not already completed Medical Physics *6R03 and Medical Physics *775 shall take these courses plus at least two other half courses at the 700-level. Candidates in the Radiation Biology field who have not already completed Medical Physics *6B03 shall take this course plus two half courses at the 700 level. Every candidate for the Ph.D. must pass a Comprehensive Examination concerned with Radiation Sciences, but outside their own immediate area of research. A thesis must be presented embodying the results of original research, and this thesis will be defended in a final oral examination.

The Graduate Academic Certificate in Nuclear Safety & Technology is a graduate-level micro-credential offered through the interdisciplinary Graduate Radiation Scieneces program. This unique study option consists of 3 specializations, each with two required courses for completion.

Each micro-credential is designed to provide the education and training that supports the development of hands-on skills and knowledge relating to different radiation sciences applications.

Nuclear Detection, Instrumentation & Methods

• MED PHYS 773 / Physics of Radiation Detection and Measurement
• MED PHYS 774 / Monte Carlo simulation for Medical, Health and Radiation Physics

Focuses on: Theory, instrumentation, and techniques of radiation measurement and analysis of radiation physics problems in various fields.

Prepares learners for: Professions that utilize or develop nuclear instrumentation.

Medical Health Physics and Internal Dosimetry

• MED PHYS 771 / Isotopes In-Vivo
• MED PHYS 772 / Medical Health Physics

Focuses on: Use and safety of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation commonly used in vivo in medicine.

Prepares learners for: In-depth knowledge needed to work as radiation Safety Officers in clinical settings.

Radioactivity and Radiation Interactions

• MED PHYS 6B03 / Radioactivity and Radiation Interactions
• MED PHYS 775 / Advanced Radiation Physics

Focuses on: Interactions and effects of radiation on matter, including biological material at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organism level.

Prepares learners for: Roles that require knowledge and understanding of radiation safety principles.

This micro-credential is designed to provide focused training in specific areas of study while allowing flexibility. Learners do not need to commit to a full program of study in advance (such as the M.Sc. program in Radiation Sciences); instead, pick from among the topics that are more relevant to your career needs. Learners may take any or all of the micro-credentials but may only participate in one course at a time.

Admission Requirements

Due to the graduate level of these courses, normal admission requirements are consistent with those of the other graduate programs at the M.Sc. level. Typically required is a B.Sc. honours degree, with at least B+ standing (or equivalent) in Physics, Biophysics, Engineering Physics, Chemistry, or some course of study approved by the Program.