What does a Medical Physics/Clinical Engineer do?

A good degree in a physical science (or engineering) is required for entry to the two year training programme, which involves intensive training in each of three major areas of medical physics or clinical engineering (perhaps with rotation to different specialty centres) plus acquaintanceship training in at least three additional areas. The areas are, for example; computer science; diagnostic radiology; electronics and instrument design, non-ionising radiation; nuclear medicine; radiotherapy; physiological measurement; radiotherapy physics; radiation protection; rehabilitation engineering and ultrasound. Note these approved areas for training do change and new areas added. Training includes an accredited MSc. Some Training Centres accept candidates who hold (or expect to hold) an accredited MSc in Medical Physics or Bio-engineering or other postgraduate qualification; the training period may be reduced to fifteen months under these circumstances.  more