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The BSc in Medical Physics shares a common first year with the BSc programs in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, and Mathematics & Its Applications. Medical physics is a rapidly growing branch of applied physics, and concerns the application of physics-based concepts and methodologies to medicine such as diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. The Medical Physics program is built on foundation studies in physics and mathematics, the core elements of a traditional physics degree. Students can also pursue an option in Management Science.
Medical Physics includes the following areas of study:
Biology; General Chemistry; Physics
Computer programming; Thermodynamics; Research
Nuclear Physics and Radiation
Medical Imaging and Analysis
First & second year courses include:
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The co-op experience includes five, four-month work terms in organizations in Ontario, Canada, and potentially abroad. To get the co-op designation students must successfully complete four of the five work terms. The first work term begins in the summer following 2nd year studies.
Medical Physics co-op students work primarily in health care and government research facilities. However, their broad base of science skills makes them employable in industry laboratories, biotechnology companies, education and other settings.
Co-op students should be open to relocating to improve their chances of finding work, as good job opportunities are often available in cities outside the greater Toronto area.
For more information on the Medical Physics program visit department site
www.ryerson.ca/science/medical_index.htm
| YEAR |  Fall |
 Winter |
 Summer |
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| 1st | SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | |
| 2nd | SEMESTER 3 | SEMESTER 4 | Work Term 1 |
| 3rd | SEMESTER 5 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 |
| 4th | Work Term 4 | SEMESTER 6 | Work Term 5 |
| 5th | SEMESTER 7 | SEMESTER 8 | GRADUATION |
Lead Testing Co-op Student
Assist the Water Quality team in administration of the Lead Testing Program for drinking water systems. The successful candidate will take the lead in the following:
Lead Testing Program
Selection of sites sampled and tested for lead
Surveys and public record updates
Data and record management for sites sampled
Tracking, trending and mapping of lead monitoring program
Coordination of the Sampling Protocol
Notification of results and result record management
Reporting to public and interested authorities
Water Quality Data and Information Management
Data retrieval, review and storage
Information preparation, retrieval, review and storage
Data summary and trends
"SQUIDs" Team Research Assistant
SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices) are the most sensitive electromagnetic detectors available. These sensors are used for the measurement of small (as low as 10-15T) magnetic fields of biological and non-biological origin. Applications range from studies of brain function to nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and measuring magnetic microparticles for biological assays.
The student will sort and detect magnetic microspheres. Work will include setup of the magnetophoresis sorting chamber, execution of sorting experiments, data processing and modeling, write up/presentation of results and more.
Signal & Image Analysis Co-op
Our laboratory is interested in developing new ultrasound methods to detect cell death. We have discovered in particular that high-frequency and recently low-frequency ultrasound can detect apoptosis or programmed cell death. This is a form of cell death induced by many anti-cancer therapies and an important imaging target. Student projects would encompass developing and optimizing analytical methods already implemented.
After the successful completion of first year of the Science program, students with a minimum grade point average (GPA) OF 3.00 and no failed courses are welcome to apply for the Co-op option. Subject to competition students may be required to have a GPA above 3.00 to be selected.
How to Apply for Co-op
In the fall term, 2nd year (3rd semester) students will be advised via e-mail , Blackboard, and notice on the Science web site of Co-op Information Sessions where they can meet Co-op staff, current students, and the Co-op Faculty Advisor to learn more about the program and application procedures.
The application period for Co-op is now closed.
For more information on application & admission procedures contact the Co-op Faculty Advisor.
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If you have questions about academic matters such as: co-op admission requirements, requests for alternate work and academic term sequences, when to apply to get into co-op, grades for co-op work terms, work term reports etc. please contact the Faculty Advisor. |
For questions about the job application process, co-op fees, potential employers, typical co-op employment rates etc. contact the Co-op Co-ordinator. |
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Dr. Jahan Tavakkoli
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Stefan Kerry
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