Department of Medical Physics

The Division of Medical Physics, housed within the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, combines scientific expertise with medical applications to enhance patient care. We specialise in measuring ionising radiation, optimising nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology imaging, and developing treatment plans for radiation oncology patients. Education is a key focus: Our division contributes to training medical physicists, radiographers and postgraduate students.

Our work extends to specialised areas such as brachytherapy dosimetry and machine learning in medical imaging and radiation therapy. By integrating research with clinical practice, we continue to improve medical technologies and patient outcomes. Through collaboration with healthcare institutions and academic partners, we are shaping the future of medical physics in South Africa and beyond.

Contact details
Phone: +27 21 938 6027
E-mail: [email protected] 

Physical address
Tygerberg Campus
Francie van Zijl Drive

“Medical Physics combines scientific expertise with medical applications to enhance patient care."

Our programmes

BSc Honours in Medical Physics

Offered in partnership with the Faculty of Science, this programme provides a strong foundation in medical physics principles, preparing students for further study or clinical training.

MSc in Medical Sciences (Medical Physics)

A research-based degree for students specialising in medical physics applications, including radiation therapy, imaging optimisation and radiation protection. Entry requires a BSc Honours degree.

Postgraduate Radiological Physics Courses

Tailored for MMed registrars in Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, these one-year courses focus on the physics behind medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Medical Physics Internship Program

A two-year, full-time internship providing hands-on clinical training in medical physics, equipping graduates with the skills needed for certification as medical physicists.