Careers
As technology advances, physics is becoming more important in medicine and healthcare. As a medical physicist, you will help design and improve the tools used to diagnose and treat patients.
A Career in Medical Physics
After graduation, you might work as a research assistant, lab technologist, or in other entry-level roles in the biomedical or healthcare industries. You can also continue your studies with a Master's, PhD, or medical physics residency.
Where do medical physicists typically work?
Medical physicists typically work in clinical or research settings. These workplaces can include hospitals, research laboratories, government offices, and other similar institutions. Others pursue careers in education at the secondary or post-secondary level.
What does the work involve?
Some medical physicists collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for cancer and other serious illnesses. Others monitor, maintain and manage medical equipment. Some research new or improved techniques for diagnosing and treating diseases. Others work in sectors related to radioactive or nuclear energy.
Sample Roles and Sectors
Industry
- Computational Physics
- Health Physics Consulting
- Industrial Physics
- Medical technology
- Power and Generation Utilities
- R&D in Medical Imaging
- R&D in Radiation Therapy
Health
- Medical Diagnostics / Imaging / Therapy
- Medical Dosimetry
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Physics/Assistant
- Radiation Therapy
Education
- Academic Advising
- Editing and Writing
- Physics High School Education
- Program Development – Non-Profit
- Science Outreach
Government
- Environmental Science
- National Defense
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Regulatory Authorities
- Science Policy
- Technological Innovation
Business / Finance
- Client Services
- Corporate Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Administration
- Media Communication
- Product Analysis
- Project Management
Graduate School
- Law
- Forensic Law / Patent Law
- Medicine and Veterinary
- MSc / PhD
- Medical Physics
- Physics
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