Medical physics specialisms
Medical physics is not one job. Health Careers lists medical physics examples within physical sciences and biomedical engineering including nuclear medicine, radiotherapy physics, radiation safety, ionising imaging, non-ionising imaging, MRI and ultrasound.
Treatment-focused work
Radiotherapy physics often involves treatment planning, dosimetry, machine QA, commissioning and patient-specific checks.
Imaging-focused work
Imaging physics often involves image quality, optimisation, equipment performance, radiation dose and diagnostic pathways.
Nuclear medicine
Can involve gamma cameras, SPECT, PET, radionuclide therapy support and quantitative imaging.
Radiation safety
Focuses on safe use of radiation, compliance, measurement and advice across clinical services.
Compare radiotherapy and imaging