BSc (Hons) Physics with Medical Applications in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

Physics plays a crucial role in enhancing medical diagnostics and therapies, contributing to increased life expectancy. This program offers an ideal starting point for a medical physics career, including opportunities for industrial placements or international study. Physics research enables longer, healthier lives by driving innovations in disease treatment and rapid health diagnostics. Techniques like particle beams and detectors from physics experiments have paved the way for proton cancer treatments and advanced imaging technologies.
By blending physics education with specialized medical applications, this program develops valuable skills including numerical analysis, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and communication - all highly sought after by employers. It serves as outstanding preparation for medical physics careers.

Alongside fundamental physics courses, you'll study complementary mathematics, computing, and experimental physics modules. The third year features a medical physics research project with collaboration from nearby hospitals and medical research facilities, whose experts will also contribute to teaching.

Students can opt for an industrial placement year, spending their third year in paid employment within a relevant organization. Throughout this placement, the Physics Department provides support, and participants must submit a reflective report on their professional experience.