Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics with Medical Physics & Bioengineering

TU Dublin’s BSc (Hons) in Physics with Medical Physics & Bioengineering (TU879) is built to give you more than classroom theory—it immerses you in practical, applied learning from the very beginning. You’ll spend time in laboratories, learn programming and computational methods, and apply physics directly to medical imaging, radiation therapy, and bioengineering technologies. By your third year, you’ll complete a structured hospital or biomedical placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience in healthcare environments.

Students gain practical skills through structured lab modules, computing workshops, and applied projects that mirror professional practice. To show you how experiential learning is embedded in this program, here are the highlights:

• Specialist Laboratories: Access to TU Dublin’s physics labs at the Grangegorman campus, equipped for optics, electronics, radiation physics, and biomedical instrumentation experiments.
• Programming & Software Training: Modules such as Physics Horizons & Programming for Physicists I (PHYS1861) and Computational Physics (PHYS2835) train you in coding, simulation, and data analysis software widely used in medical physics and bioengineering research.
• Medical Physics Modules: Courses like Medical Physics I–III (PHYS2837, PHYS3837, PHYS4837) provide hands-on training in diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound) and radiation therapy technologies.
• Bioengineering Modules: Through Bioengineering I–III (PHYS2838, PHYS3838, PHYS4838), you’ll gain practical experience with biomedical devices, prosthetics, and engineering solutions for healthcare.
• Group Projects: Collaborative modules such as Year 3 Project & Professional Skills (PHYS3707) require teamwork to design, run, and present applied investigations, building communication and project management skills.
• Structured Placement (PHYS3832): A six-month hospital or biomedical engineering placement in Year 3 gives you direct exposure to clinical environments, working alongside medical physicists and engineers.
• Final-Year Research Project (PHYS4003): Each student undertakes an independent project supervised by TU Dublin staff, often linked to medical physics or bioengineering research centres, showcasing your ability to conduct healthcare-focused research.
• Digital Tools & Data Analysis: Training in computational modelling, numerical methods, and statistical software ensures you can handle medical datasets and apply physics to healthcare contexts.
• Library & Learning Resources: The TU Dublin Library at Grangegorman provides access to physics, biomedical engineering, and healthcare collections, alongside digital databases to support coursework and projects.
• School of Physics, Clinical & Optometric Sciences: As part of TU Dublin’s Faculty of Sciences & Health, you’ll benefit from research-active staff working in medical physics, biophotonics, spectroscopy, and health applications of data science.

This combination of labs, placements, and applied modules ensures you graduate not only with knowledge but with the confidence to apply it in hospitals, biomedical companies, or further research.

Graduates of TU Dublin’s BSc (Hons) in Physics with Medical Physics & Bioengineering (TU879) are highly sought after in healthcare and biomedical technology. With expertise in medical imaging, radiation physics, and bioengineering, alumni typically move into roles such as hospital medical physicist, biomedical engineer, clinical instrumentation specialist, or research scientist. This program equips you with both scientific depth and clinical application skills, making you a strong candidate in Ireland’s healthcare and technology sectors.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Here’s how TU Dublin supports your journey from student to professional:

• University Career Services: TU Dublin’s Career Development Centre offers tailored support including CV workshops, employer networking events, and structured placement opportunities that connect students with hospitals, biomedical companies, and research institutes.
• Employment Stats: TU Dublin consistently ranks among Ireland’s top institutions for graduate employability, with physics graduates reporting strong outcomes in healthcare, industry, and academia.
• Industry Partnerships: The program benefits from TU Dublin’s collaborations with Ireland’s hospital networks, medical technology companies, and bioengineering research centres, ensuring students gain exposure to applied projects and career pathways.
• Accreditation Value: This is a Level 8 NFQ Honours Bachelor of Science degree, accredited by the Institute of Physics, providing graduates with internationally recognized qualifications that support long-term career progression.
• Graduate Outcomes: Alumni have progressed into careers in medical imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound), radiation therapy physics, prosthetics and biomedical device development, and clinical research, reflecting the program’s strong alignment with Ireland’s healthcare innovation agenda.

Further Academic Progression

After completing the Physics with Medical Physics & Bioengineering program, you can continue into advanced study at TU Dublin or internationally:

• MSc in Medical Physics – ideal for graduates aiming to deepen expertise in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.
• MSc in Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering – perfect for those who want to expand into biomedical device design and healthcare technology.
• PhD opportunities in Medical Physics, Biophotonics, or Biomedical Engineering – TU Dublin’s research centres provide supervision in cutting-edge areas such as spectroscopy, biophotonics, and health applications of data science.
• Professional Education Pathways – graduates can also pursue teaching qualifications to apply their physics expertise in education.

This progression ensures you can tailor your future—whether you want to advance medical research, contribute to healthcare innovation, or inspire the next generation in education.