First Year: The BSc in Medical Physics shares a point of entry with the BSc programs in Biology, Chemistry and Contemporary Science through which all new science students at Ryerson complete a common first year. This allows students to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before they commit to the Medical Physics program. In addition to BSc foundation courses, the first year of studies will include an introduction to the use of computers as scientific tools, and an orientation course that will support students in making a successful transition to university and planning their steps to degree completion. All students in Science programs must enroll in SCI 180 in their first semester of studies.

Upper Years: In the upper years, students will develop expertise and technical skills in physics, focusing on the applications of physics principles and methodologies in medicine, such as diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Students will also explore applications in health physics which deals with environmental exposures to radiation. Laboratory work will provide students with relevant practical experiences, reinforcing key concepts. In the final year, students will consolidate their learning by undertaking an independent, faculty-supervised thesis project in an area of their academic focus.
Students can also select to participate in the Co-operative program or the 16-month Industrial Internship Placement (IIP). All students enrolled in Medical Physics have the option to enroll in the Management Science Specialization.

CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM
The optional co-operative (hereafter co-op) programme in Medical Physics offers graduating students an opportunity to complete a minimum of 16 months of work experience that enhances their organizational and technical abilities as well as their oral and written communication skills.

Although neither the Department nor the Office of Co-operative Education can guarantee a placement, they provide assistance in locating suitable positions and in counselling students in their search for suitable jobs.  The co-op programme enables students to earn competitive wages to offset the costs of a university education.

Students wishing to be admitted to the co-op programme must contact the Medical Physics Co-op Faculty Advisor preferably prior to the end of their 3^rd Semester (to complete 5 work terms) or no later than before the start of their 5^th Semester (to complete 4 work terms).  Note that enrolment in the co-op programme is limited, and as such, admission into the programme will be based on the student's grade point average.

The co-op programme in Medical Physics is normally completed in five years, whereas the regular programme can be completed in four years.  The sequence of academic and work terms is as follows: 

Students must successfully complete a minimum of four work terms in order to graduate from the co-op programme.

All co-op placements must be approved by the Office of Co-operative Education and the Medical Physics Co-op Faculty Advisor.

Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OSMS) 
Students can enrich their studies and hone their management skills with the Optional Specialization in Management Sciences. Courses within the optional specialization cover four major areas in management sciences: Strategic Engineering Management, Operations Management/Operations Research, Finance and Organizational Behaviour. For eligibility, registration, and course information see Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OSMS).

Career Opportunities
Students graduating from the program will acquire training in the multidisciplinary field that is of critical importance to Canada. Graduating students will have the necessary skills to:  

• Be admitted into a graduate program in Medical Physics, Medical Biophysics, Biophysics or Physics
• Secure an entry level position in Health Physics (with, for example, Hydro One)
• Secure industrial employment in the biomedical technology, bioinformatics and health sectors
• Secure a Clinical Physics Assistant or Research Assistant position at an Ontario Cancer Centre
• Work as technicians in research laboratories or companies, as well as
• Proceed to professional school (Medicine, Education, Business and Law)

Liberal Studies
Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.

Minors
Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson with exceptions. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates
Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.