Technological advances and developments in physics and medicine, particularly in radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medical physics have created a demand for Qualified Medical Physicists to support the current progress in the healthcare sector. Healthcare providers rely heavily on continued education and training of medical physicists in order to achieve and maintain international health standards.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the M.Sc. in Clinical Medical Physics and PG Diploma in Medical Physics are:

• To develop professionals with competences in diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and health physics.
• To produce a cadre of Medical Physicists who are competent by virtue of their education and training to practice one or more of the key subfields of Medical and Health Physics: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiological Physics, Nuclear Medical Physics, Environmental and Industrial Health Physics.
• To build local and regional capacity for sustainable education, training and research in Medical Physics.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue doctoral studies.
• To facilitate Continuing Professional Development in relation to Clinical Medical Physics

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the MSc in Clinical Medical Physics and Diploma in Medical Physics are:

• Bachelor’s degree in: Physics or an equivalent relevant physical or engineering science with a minimal cumulative GPA of 2.5 (Lower Second Class Honours) from a university of recognized standing. Students holding overseas degrees are welcome to apply.
• Candidates who do not meet these criteria, but who have at least 3 years of professional experience in a relevant area may also be admitted under special circumstances consistent with the entry requirements for Specially Admitted Students under The UWI Regulations for Graduate Diplomas and Degrees.
• All applications must be completed on-line using the website https://sas.mona.uwi.edu. Once the application has been processed and a student is admitted, he/she will be notified by the Office for Graduate Studies and Research. Applicants who have been admitted in the programme must follow the instructions in their letter of admissions regarding the confirmation of acceptance.

Duration of Programme

The MSc programme is offered full-time over 24 months in line with the University’s academic year. The duration of the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) is 12 months completion of all year-one courses.