Medical Physics - BSc (Hons)
Medical Physics - BSc (Hons)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available
Full-time formats: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op
Is this degree for you?
Combine medicine and physics together and learn how to apply both to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses like cancer. Through both theory and hands-on learning, you’ll explore topics in medical imaging, radiation therapy, radiation protection, health physics and more.
Take advantage of our strong connections with leading hospitals as you prepare for a unique career in a range of roles, from transforming healthcare and medicine to helping businesses innovate.
The Medical Physics degree program is one of three bachelor of science programs that share a first-year foundation.
Unique degree offering:
- 1 of 5 undergraduate Medical Physics programs in Canada
Optional specialization:
- Management Sciences
Student spotlight
From ice rinks to x-rays: one student’s path from figure skating to medical physics
Kaitlyn Sims, a provincially ranked figure skater, started her path to medical physics through personal experience with medical imaging. From excelling in specialized courses to engaging in meaningful NSERC research and student groups, Sims leveraged the opportunities TMU offered to advance her way forward.
Kaitlyn Sims, Medical Physics, Class of 2023
Read more: Seeing a future in medical imaging
After your graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Dentistry
- Law
- Medicine
- Physics (MSc)
Career possibilities:
- Clinical medical physicist
- Complex systems physicist
- Computational/data physicist
- Medical imaging specialist
- Radiation therapist
💼 Employer possibilities:
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
- Defense Research and Development Canada
- Hydro One
- Ontario Cancer Centre
- University Health Network
Academic requirements
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Two of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
- Note: the minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 65-70% range) will be determined subject to competition
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,236 - $9,749
Out-of-province students: $8,412 - $11,396
International students: $35,072 - $35,132
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
1st Semester
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Faculty of Science
Welcome to Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. Our seven undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and hands-on practice, each leading to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow your knowledge, connect the dots and learn new skills in an innovative and collaborative scientific community at TMU.
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.