Medical Physics - BSc (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time formats:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Science
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
Is this degree for you?
Want to use the laws of physics to save lives and transform health care? In the Medical Physics degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), you’ll discover how to combine medicine and science to help prevent, diagnose and treat serious illnesses like cancer, using advanced technology to build a healthier world.
You’ll explore exciting topics such as medical imaging, radiation therapy and health physics through a combination of theory and practical learning. You’ll also benefit from our close community connections with leading local hospitals, giving you direct experience with modern medical technologies. Whether you’d like to work in health care, join a research team or help businesses innovate, you’ll be well prepared to launch a unique and rewarding career.
This is one of 3 bachelor of science programs (Biology, Chemistry, Medical Physics) that share a first-year foundation.
Optional specialization:
- Management Sciences
Unique degree offering:
- One of 5 undergraduate Medical Physics programs in Canada
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
1st Semester
* This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Career possibilities
- Clinical medical physicist
- Complex systems physicist
- Computational/data physicist
- Medical imaging assistant
- Radiation therapist
Employer possibilities
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
- Defence Research and Development Canada
- Hydro One
- Ontario Cancer Centre
- University Health Network (UHN)
Further education
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Dentistry
- Law (JD)
- Medicine (MD)
- Physics (MSc)
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Career-integrated co-op program
Combine your academic studies with full-time paid work experience.
Build your skills
Develop and apply your skills through a thesis project, partnerships with local hospitals as well as an optional research practicum.
Explore the world and big ideas
Study a course or conduct scientific research in an international country for a term or a full year, with internal funding options available.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- 2 of Physics (SPH4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,397 - $9,958
Out-of-province: $9,197 - $12,481
International: $38,702 - $38,762
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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Learn more about government financial aid programs like OSAP, out-of-province student loans and U.S. student loans.
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“Working in industry (through co-op) was really enriching, and it also made me realize that there are so many career options in physics.”
- Jamie Tien, Medical Physics, Class of 2025, MSc candidate
Welcome to TMU’s Faculty of Science, a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Our 8 undergraduate programs are a careful blend of scientific theory and experiencial learning, 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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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
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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.