Biological and Medical Physics
Why Study Biological and Medical Physics at U of G?
This major combines the University of Guelph’s strengths in physics, biochemistry and molecular biology applied to healthcare and the medical field. This interdisciplinary major will help you understand how physicists contribute to our knowledge of the biological world. Specialized upper-year courses such as radiation physics and medical imaging will teach you how medical physicists diagnose and treat cancer, while a molecular biophysics course will help you learn about molecular structure and its role in various diseases.
Engage in Distinct Science Courses
Students can take a unique-to-Guelph Science Communications course in upper years to develop skills to help non-specialists understand physics concepts.
Improve Human Health and Medical Fields
Gain experience in modern medical imaging and clinical applications of bio-physics.
Gain Laboratory Experience and Recognition
Our students graduate with exceptional lab experience, with a high rate of student awards and authoring/co-authoring papers in physics research journals.
To see all courses offered in the Biological and Medical Physics program, visit our Academic Calendar.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
Biological and Medical Physics co-op is a five-year program, which includes five work terms. This co-op prepares students for their work terms by helping them develop professional attitudes and skills expected in the workplace as well as helping to build a toolkit of resume and cover letter writing as well as interview skills. Learn more about the Biological and Medical Physics Co-op program.
Careers in Biological and Medical Physics
Graduates from this program possess an excellent background for careers in the expanding interdisciplinary research laboratories of government and industry, as well as a starting point for a career in medical physics, through theoretical knowledge development and hands-on research and laboratory experience.
Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) specialist
- CAT scan technician
- Forensic scientist
- Laboratory Testing Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Imaging Software Developer
- Health Physicist
- Health and Safety Technician
Hear from a Biological and Medical Physics Student
I really enjoyed my physics and calculus courses during the first semester of my first year...I learned that U of G offered a Biological & Medical Physics program, and I decided to explore it. My favourite course in the program so far has been Experimental Techniques in Physics. A lot of what I had done previously was theoretical, so it was really special to see physics being applied in a laboratory setting and to learn about experimental techniques in physics.
Discover More Options
Students considering Biological and Medical Physics may also be interested in Biomedical Science, Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, or other majors.
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