Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Medical Biophysics

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Program Information

School:Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Faculty:Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Biophysics
Description:The Department of Medical Biophysics works very closely with other university departments, research institutes, and hospitals in the City of London to offer unique graduate training opportunities in diverse fields including: cardiovascular disease, microcirculation, hemodynamics, biomechanics, and cancer. Biomedical imaging (CT, MRI, MRS, ultrasound, SPECT, PET-CT, PET-MRI, optical, photoacoustic) is a vigorous research area at the cellular, small-animal, pre-clinical, and clinical scale in our department. Our research program therefore gives students a chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment, often combining computational and experimental techniques.



The work of all our students, considered collectively, represents substantial accomplishments in a wide spectrum of physical, biological, and clinical science. Following graduation, you will find a rewarding career in the health care sector, biomedical industry, and academia; others pursue further training in professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, or business.

URL:Medical Biophysics at Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Areas of Research:Hemodynamics and Cardiovascular Biomechanics; Medical Imaging; Medical Physics and Radiobiology; Microcirculation and Cellular Biophysics; Orthopedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    - Master’s degree including undergraduate physics education that includes at least three upper level (3rd or 4th year) half-courses in traditional physics.


    - Students with an admission average of >85%) who do not have a master’s degree will be considered for direct-entry placement into the program if space permits.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on December 29, 2022