Nova Scotia,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Medical Physics in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,819
(c. USD10,636.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The PhD curriculum includes a foundational year of core classes followed by approximately three years dedicated to thesis research. These graduate courses (also available to MSc candidates) align with the educational requirements outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics.
We foster innovation among our PhD candidates, starting with their dissertation projects. Doctoral research opportunities span therapeutic medical physics, diagnostic imaging, or interdisciplinary subjects.
Earning a PhD in Medical Physics prepares graduates for competitive residency programs and diverse career paths encompassing clinical practice, academic research, teaching, and healthcare leadership roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
English language requirement:
- Internet-based TOEFL (Academic iBT): 92
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE): A-
- Pearson English Test PTE Academic: overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
The Medical Physics Graduate Education Committee reviews and ranks all prospective graduate student applications at the end of January for the upcoming academic year which begins in September.
Tuition
CAD
14,819