Medical Physicist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Medical Physicist:

  • Degree in Medical Physics or Radiation Biology.
  • An interest in physical sciences
  • An interest in medicine and patient care
  • Attention to detail
  • Concentration skills
  • Self-motivated
  • An enquiring mind
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Observation skills
  • Good mathematical and technical skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Physicist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Medical Physicist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.