You can get into this job through:
To become a medical physicist, you'll need a degree that includes a high level of physics, for example:
You would then move on to the the 3-year NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) .
You'll need a first or upper second class honours degree to apply for the STP, or a postgraduate master's qualification in a relevant subject like theoretical physics.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You can train for this job by applying for a place on a Healthcare Science Practitioner Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
This combines work-based learning with study at university.
The first 2 years cover broad based science. In your third year you can specialise in medical physics.
Entry requirements:
You might be able to start work as a healthcare science assistant or associate and with experience, move on to a degree apprenticeship.
You could apply for a place on the NHS Practitioner Training Programme without a degree.
You would study for a degree in healthcare science, which includes work-based training. You could then go on to specialise in medical physics.
To apply, you'll usually need:
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Medical physicists design, develop and test the scanning and imaging equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
As a medical physicist, you could:
Location : You could work in an NHS or private hospital or in a laboratory.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.