Overview

Biomedical physics is a discipline which integrates the study of human biology with the aspects of physics that apply to health sciences and technology. The Biomedical Physics Program covers such topics as medical imaging, radiation treatment, biophysics of the circulatory system, vision and hearing. Since the main goal is to give a global perspective of the discipline, a high level of mathematical sophistication is not required. The degree offers students much-needed choices in future science careers at a time of rapid change in the workplace and continued expansion in the biological and physical sciences.

• Three-year program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physics

• Solid preparation for professional certification in healthcare fields

• Courses in physics, calculus, chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, biology, mathematics and psychology

• Department works in conjunction with researchers at the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre

First-year course overview

CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I + lab*

CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II + lab

MATH 1036 – Calculus I

MATH 1037 – Calculus II or MATH 1057

PHYS 1006 – Introductory Physics I + lab

PHYS 1007 – Introductory Physics II + lab

BIOL 1506 – Biology I + lab

COSC 1046 – Computer Science I or

COSC 2836 – Computer Software for Sciences

+ electives (6 cr) in humanities or social sciences

* Students without Grade 12 U-level chemistry or the equivalent must take CHMI 1041 – Chemical Concepts prior to CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English or 1 Français (depending on language of study)

• 1 advanced functions

• 2 sciences or 1 science + 1 math

• 2 other courses

• Minimum average of 70%

Employment Prospects

Lasers and optics, chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, other healthcare professions, environmental science, fundamental physics, research and development, teaching, computing, consulting, product development, non-traditional careers such as management and administration, finance and law, sales and marketing…

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are availablefrom other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.