BSc (Hons) Physics with Medical Physics in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

This program explores the physics essential for human survival: from the fluid dynamics enabling blood circulation to the forces impacting our skeletal structure and tissues. You'll also examine medical innovations like radiotherapy, ultrasound imaging, and MRI technology.
Our medical physics curriculum emphasizes life-sustaining physical principles. Discover medical advancements created by physicists and implemented in healthcare systems, including radiation therapy, diagnostic ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Initially, you'll master fundamental physics concepts underlying all subsequent studies: thermodynamics, kinetics, electromagnetism, and quantum theory. You'll also investigate the human body as a biomechanical system and how electronic systems can simulate biological processes. Through interactive lectures and hands-on lab sessions, you'll connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Our state-of-the-art facilities allow you to conduct experiments demonstrating how core theories manifest in real-world scenarios.
Second-year studies delve deeper into advanced physics while specializing further in medical applications. Modules cover human tissue mechanics, diagnostic imaging techniques, and biomedical device technology. Programming coursework develops skills crucial for medical physics and transferable to various fields, from data analytics to digital entertainment development.

Optional professional placement year, International study opportunities