Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Radiation Sciences in (Medical Physics/Radiation Biology) [Thesis] in Hamilton Canada | McMaster University
McMaster University
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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
The program offers a thesis-focused PhD with two specialization options: Medical Physics and Radiation Biology. Students collaborate with faculty on research projects utilizing McMaster's radiation equipment or nearby hospital facilities
Research Focus Areas
Brachytherapy isotopes, surface dose measurement, imaging of radiation doses, neutron microdosimetry;
Nuclear and atomic analysis methods for detecting trace elements and studying human body composition;
Creation of innovative radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostic/therapeutic applications of radioisotopes;
Non-invasive imaging techniques for bone and joint structure analysis;
MRI technology development;
DNA damage and repair mechanisms in cancer development;
Radiation-induced adaptive responses, genomic instability, and bystander effects in human and environmental risk evaluation;
Light and laser applications in tissue for photodynamic treatments and tissue analysis;
Muscle function studies and repair/regeneration processes;
Radiation accident dose measurement;
Optimization techniques for IMRT and gel dosimetry advancements
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Ph.D. program in Radiation Sciences – Medical Physics generally requires completion of an M.Sc. degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related discipline, with at least an A- standing. Admission to the Ph.D. program in Radiation Sciences – Radiation Biology generally requires completion of an M.Sc. in Biology, Medical Sciences or related discipline, with at least an A- standing. However, students who have entered the M.Sc. program and wish to proceed to Ph.D. 
Tuition
CAD
6,307