Diploma in Radiation Oncology Physics

About this programme

This is a two-year clinical residency in radiation oncology physics accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Program, or CAMPEP. The post-doctoral diploma is designed for physicists, educated to the PhD level in medical physics, who are intending to pursue a career as a clinical medical physicist. The diploma has three basic components: a practical requirement, a course requirement, and clinical responsibilities. Students will acquire a broad background in medical physics, including, radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation safety, medical imaging and the modern practice of radiation oncology, through intensive coursework and hands-on experience. Medical Physics Courses: Clinical competency I and II, Clinical Projects I and II, Radiation Oncology Physics Tutorials and Treatment Planning. Medical physicist, radiation oncology physicist, clinical physicist, university instructor, industry physicist. With a course based diploma in radiation oncology physics, students will be prepared to begin a residency in medical physics. Students are supervised by the Director of Medical Physics or designate, Tom Baker Cancer Centre See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance . A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. A University of Calgary Honours background in Physics, Engineering Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, or equivalent.