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.
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.
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Graduates train toward careers as clinical medical physicists in radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, or pursue further clinical certification and research.
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
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
AED 75,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Master's students access tiered tuition scholarships; PhD researchers are fully funded with a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend.