Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Radiation Sciences in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
|
Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,307
(c. USD4,526.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our institution provides globally accredited, top-tier programs that prepare graduates for careers in Medical Physics, Health Physics, and Radiation Biology. Alumni from our programs serve in cancer treatment centers nationwide, contribute to nuclear power plant operations, provide analytical expertise and policy guidance for the Canadian government, engage in international laboratory research, and hold academic appointments throughout North America. The Radiation Sciences Ph.D. program offers two research-focused pathways: one emphasizing physics (Medical Physics) and another concentrating on life sciences (Radiation Biology).
Students can choose between Medical Physics (with both CAMPEP-accredited and non-accredited options) or Radiation Biology specializations.
For the Ph.D. in Radiation Sciences, both Medical Physics and Radiation Biology tracks require completion of at least one 700-level course beyond the M.Sc. requirements. Medical Physics candidates lacking Medical Physics 6R03 and 775 must complete these plus two additional 700-level half-courses. Radiation Biology students missing Medical Physics 6B03 must take this course along with two 700-level half-courses. All Ph.D. candidates must successfully pass a Comprehensive Examination covering Radiation Sciences topics beyond their specific research focus. The program culminates with an original research thesis and its defense during a final oral examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- M.Sc. in Medical Physics, Physics or related discipline
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
MELAB: minimum score of 85
PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Application deadline is Feb/28.
Tuition
CAD
6,307