Clinical Sciences (Medical Physics) with specialisms in: Radiotherapy Physics, Radiation Safety, Imaging with Ionising Radiation, Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation, Clinical Sciences, MSc

The specialist medical physics modules are taught by a team of practicing medical physicists in the North East. This ensures that the academic programme and case/problem based learning relates directly to clinical practice.

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Modules

Degree programme director:

Dr Alison Mackie, Clinical Director of Medical Physics, County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Generic module leads:

  • Integrating science and professional practice: Dr Judith Kuit, Principal Lecturer, Physiological Sciences, University of Sunderland
  • Research methods and projects: Dr Pete Middleton, Lecturer, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University

Specialist theme leads:

  • Radiotherapy Physics: Mrs Gillian Lawrence, Head of Radiotherapy Physics, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Radiation Safety Physics: Dr John Kotre, Head of Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Imaging with Ionising Radiation: Dr Ian Driver, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Imaging with Non- Ionising Radiation: Professor Andrew Blamire, Newcastle Magnetic Resonance Centre, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle University