Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Medical Physics (Oncology)

Coursework

• Two 3-unit courses in areas of advanced specialization or elective, based on research interests and discussions with the supervisor and the Director of the Medical Physics program, chosen from the following:
  • Magnetic Resonance Physics subspecialty ONCOL 690  
  • Magnetic Resonance Physics subspecialty ONCOL 691  
  • Radiological and Nuclear Medical Physics subspecialty ONCOL 692  
  • Radiation Oncology Physics subspecialty ONCOL 693  
  • Elective PHYS 511  
• Students entering the PhD in Medical Physics directly after an Honors BSc degree must also complete all required and elective coursework from Master of Science with specialization in Medical Physics (Oncology)  program.

Thesis

• Registration in 900-level THES. The student’s research is presented in the form of a thesis which must be defended before a final examining committee.

PhD Proposal

Students must write a PhD proposal in the form of a research grant proposal that is approved by the supervisory committee usually within 12 -30 months of the start of the graduate program. The PhD proposal must be approved before initiating the candidacy exam process.

Candidacy Exam

Medical Physics PhD students must pass an oral candidacy examination consisting of a defence of the research proposal including general medical physics. Students must successfully pass one of the Advanced Specialization Courses before proceeding to the candidacy exam.

Ethics Requirement

Students must meet the FGSR Ethics and Academic Citizenship Training Requirement  through the completion of INT D 710  (for both master’s and doctoral students) and INT D 720  (for doctoral students) by the end of the first term of registration in their degree program.