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Biomedical Physics

A combination of physics, biology and medicine – a recipe for success in many health-related fields.

Overview

Enhance your career in health with training in several cutting edge subjects.  

Combine the study of human biology with physics and medicine. Learn the latest technology has to offer the health care field in medical imaging, radiation treatment, circulation, vision, and hearing.

Study with state-of-the-art equipment and highly-trained faculty. Get hands-on experience for your career or continue with graduate studies.

Tailor your degree to your career goals. Explore the Department of Human Kinetics, and the Department of Physics in one degree.

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Key Features

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Combine the best of both biophysics (hearing and vision, biophysics of fluids) and medical physics (radiological physics, radiotherapy physics, medical imaging, radiobiology) in one degree
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Gain hands-on experience during your 4th year research project
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Tailor your degree to suit your career goals with 45 elective credits

Career Opportunities

Graduates can rest assured knowing there is a multitude of career options they can explore post-graduation. Some career options include, but are not limited to:

  • Lasers and optics
  • Chiropractic
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine 
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Healthcare professions
  • Environmental science
  • Fundamental physics
  • Research and development
  • Finance and law
  • Sales and marketing

Many of these careers can be found in the public and private sector.

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