About Physics With Medical Physics Mphys in University of Sheffield

This course focuses on the application of physics to clinical medicine, where it underpins medical devices ranging from ultrasound machines to MRI scanners. It explores the science behind life-saving technologies, and the physics that keeps our blood flowing and our musculoskeletal system intact.

You'll gain a broad and fundamental understanding of physics while developing particular expertise in medical applications. You'll learn about the human body, its anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, exploring its performance as a physical machine.

Other topics include the physics of the senses. You'll also study diagnostic and therapeutic applications like the ECG, radiation physics, X-ray technology, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.

Medical physics modules are taught by the Department of Cardiovascular Science. Your learning will have strong roots in the NHS, where the department provides day-to-day clinical services.

The MPhys degree includes a hospital or industry placement in the final year.

Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate  36, 6 in Higher Level Maths and Physics

English language requirements 

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

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