Medical Physics
BSc (Med) (Hons)
Programme convener: Dr TC Kotzé (Department Radiation Medicine).
Admission requirements: FHK1 - A BSc degree with a major in Physics.
HEQF credits: 160
Programme outline
FHK2 RAY4005W:
The programme comprises approximately 12 lectures per week for one year and a series of practical sessions covering the coursework. In addition to the course work the students will have to complete a research project. The research project begins in February and ends in October. During that period students become integrated into the current research and development programs in the Division and participate in weekly discussions meetings and seminars. Towards the end of the year, students are required to write a research project.
| Course | % Contribution to final mark |
| Quantum Mechanics | 6.25% |
| Solid State Physics | 6.25% |
| Nuclear Physics | 6.25% |
| Computational Physics | 6.25% |
| Interactions of Radiation with Matter | 6.25% |
| Radiation Protection | 6.25% |
| The Physics of Radiation Dosimetry / Diagnostic Radiology | 6.25% |
| The Physics of Radiotherapy | 6.25% |
| The Physics of Nuclear Medicine | 6.25% |
| Treatment Planning | 6.25% |
| Radiobiology and Life Sciences | 6.25% |
| Introduction of Medical Imaging and Image Processing | 6.25% |
| Research Project | 25% |
The written examination comprises twelve three-hour papers over one year.
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