Admission  @Universiti Sains Malaysia

Master of Science in Medical Physics
- School of Physics

OVERVIEW

The programme aims to provide knowledge and skills as a senior medical physicist. The course is designed to produce graduates in medical physics with a strong capacity to work effectively in operating and maintaining medical equipments. Successful graduates are expected to have a career as medical physicist in hospital, academic institutions or research institutes.

Course Structure

The programme comprises 40 units of the following five core courses, two elective courses, two practical courses and one compulsory research project.

Semester I

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology (core - 4 units)
  • Radiation Physics (core - 4 units)
  • Dosimetry and Radiation Protection (core - 4units)
  • Physics of Diagnostic Radiology (core - 4 units)
  • Medical Physics Practical (core - 4 units)

Semester II

  • Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Physics (core - 4 units)
  • Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (elective - 2 units)
  • Radiobiology and Radiation Chemistry (elective - 2 units)
  • Medical Physics Practical II (core - 4 units)
  • Research Project (compulsory - 8 units)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Physics with

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

LANGUANGE REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

DURATION

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

SEMESTER INTAKE

October

FEES
Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee : 565.00 X 40 Units = 22,600.00*
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fees : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fees : 225.00 X 40 Units = 9,000.00*
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

*From Semester 1, 2024/2025
** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : +604 653 2606
Fax : +604 653 2940
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
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