Careers & Co-op
As a Toronto Metropolitan University Medical Physics undergraduate, you have access to the Career & Co-op Centre (Toronto Met Career & Co-op Centre). The centre provides support with career planning, work-integrated learning, or searching for job-related opportunities.
“During my co-op program, I worked with photoacoustic imaging devices at St. Michael’s Hospital — experience that helped me land the job I have today” – Kirsten Cardinel, BSc ’17, MSc ’19, Field Service Engineer at iThera Medical
Medical Physics Co-op
You can apply for Faculty of Science co-op programs in the spring (May) after your first year of studies and in the fall (September) of your second year of studies.
Work and Study Terms: Once you’re accepted to the co-op program, you’ll spend the fall semester learning about the program’s benefits and requirements, and developing the necessary skills to apply for co-op jobs. During the winter of your second year, you’ll start searching for your first work-term position, starting in the spring/summer following second year.
Benefits: Gain up to 20 months of full-time, paid work experience before graduation. Over various work terms, you can explore different roles, companies and practice areas to find out what you enjoy doing most. Find out if co-op is right for you.
Application Process and Requirements
Students who have completed the first semester of the regular program must apply through the department for admission to the Co-operative program before the end of the first year. Enrolment in the Co-op program is limited. Admission will be based on a portfolio which includes the student's grade point average, a resume and a statement of intent. Screening interviews may also be required. The Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre does not guarantee placements but provides resources to help students find placements.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of four work terms in order to graduate from the Co-op program. Once the requirements are satisfied, the possibility of doing another work term is at the discretion of the Career & Co-op Centre, in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.
Job Search Support
The Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre can help you find suitable positions and provide career counselling. Guides, resources and advice are available:
- Personal branding, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios
- Job search toolkit, resumes, cover letters
- Interviewing, salary negotiations
- Job boards and on-campus opportunities
- Workshops on workplace skills, such as emotional intelligence and teamwork
- Science-focused advising from the Faculty of Science’s own Career Education Specialist
- Professional networking events and career fairs, such as the Annual STEM Career Fair
Tip: Check out the career resources offered by the Canadian Association of Physicists (external link) and the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (external link) .