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The Medical Physics department is based in the Queen’s Centre at Castle Hill Hospital. Today, you’re installing and testing a new system treating cancer with radiation.
Working with computers and complex imaging and equipment, you make accurate measurements of radiation levels. You talk to colleagues about the most logical, beneficial way the new system could work with patients. You enjoy using your scientific and mathematical abilities to develop new systems that push back the frontiers of medical science.
You’re excellent at science and maths and enjoy laboratory experiments. You’re good at problem-solving, work well with computers and can concentrate for long periods.
Five 9-4 (A*-C) grade GCSEs (or the equivalent), including maths, English and two science subjects. Then, you’ll be all set to apply for at least two A-Levels (or the equivalent) at college or 6th form.
A BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science degree course at university specialising in radiation physics or radiotherapy physics. Usually, you’ll need at least two (and ideally 3) A-Levels including at least one science (or equivalent level 3 qualifications).
Healthcare science practitioner degree apprenticeships where you could specialise in medical physics may be available in some parts of the country and you’ll usually need the same level of GCSEs and A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
If you wanted to enter this area of work at a higher level, then after achieving a good degree, you’d need to get a place on the NHS Scientist Training Programme, when you’d train to become a clinical scientist and specialise in an area of medical physics.
We'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to talk to us about apprenticeships and traineeships, email hyp-tr.apprentices@nhs.net
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