Medical Physics and Engineering

5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 3MG050

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–15 March 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

60 credits in physics or engineering.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 165 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833

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Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-92006

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About the course

The course gives an overview of physics application in medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic aims. The described techniques include:

  • X-ray tube and diagnostic X-ray
  • accelerator technology for tumour treatment
  • tomographic methods used for medical images, such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography), SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), CT (Computed Tomography) and MR (Magnetic Resonance)
  • ultrasound
  • the chemical and biological impact of ionising radiation
  • dosimetric calculations
  • risk estimations.

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