Master of Science in Medical Physics
About This Programme
A 30-credit, coursework-heavy master's in radiological physics, radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, preparing graduates for radiation-oncology, imaging and radiation-safety physics.
Course Highlights
- Coursework-heavy structure: 21 credits of core plus a 9-credit thesis, no separate electives
- Trains clinically-oriented medical physicists across diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine
- Core spans radiological physics, radiation protection, radiobiology and physiological systems
- Prepares graduates for hospital and clinical-physics roles
What You'll Study
Coursework-heavy: 21 credits of core courses (research methods & ethics embedded in the radiation-biology course) plus a 9-credit master's thesis, with no separate electives.
Core Courses
- MEPH 620 Radiation Biology and Research Methods and Ethics3 credits
- MEPH 630 Radiological Physics and Radiation Protection3 credits
- MEPH 640 Physics of Radiotherapy3 credits
- MEPH 650 Physics of Diagnostic Imaging4 credits
- MEPH 660 Non-Ionizing Radiation Imaging2 credits
- MEPH 680 Physics of Nuclear Medicine3 credits
- MEPH 600 Physiological Systems3 credits
Thesis
- MEPH 699 Medical Physics Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Graduates train toward careers as clinical medical physicists in radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, or pursue further clinical certification and research.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Medical Physics
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
BSc in Physics or equivalent, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.