msc research topics in medical physics

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Radiation Therapy

Treatment planning, biological modelling , image guided radiotherapy.

Multi-centre/international comparisons

Clinical trials outcomes

At UWA, Medical Physics research is strongly aligned with improving treatment and diagnostic precision using localized and minimally invasive techniques that are aimed to improve patient outco mes.

Studying Medical Physics at UWA provides an exceptional opportunity to learn in a department with strong commitment to research. The research component of this programme allows students to develop valuable skills for practising and interpreting research.

Research opportunities are available for students. To submit an expression of interest for a research opportunity, fill out our form

Radiation Therapy (RT)

Biological modelling of tumour and normal tissue dose responses

Modelling the interaction of radiotherapy and immunotherapy

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

3D printing application in radiation therapy

Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT)

Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

Modelling, Simulation, and Prototyping

Development of monitoring devices

Assessment of impact of inaccuracy

Treatment planning optimization

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

Tracking patient/organ motion

Treatment delivery accuracy

QA on treatment equipment

Small-animal radiotherapy

Robotics applications

Pre-clinical studies

Immunotherapy

3-D dosimetry

Drug studies

Nuclear Medicine (NM)

Implementation of a SPECT quality phantom QA regime in a nuclear medicine department

Creation of semi-automated image analysis tools for PET processing

Image analysis, dosimetry and theranostics radiopharmaceuticals

Radiation Biology (RB)

Bio-guided radiotherapy planning

Simulation of cancer tissue

Simulation of treatment effect

Optimisation of treatment

Patient-specific simulation

Radiation Protection (RP) and Medical Health Physics (MHP)

Identification and Quantification of Radioisotopes with a HPGe Gamma Spectrometer

Diagnostic Imaging (DI)

Realistic breast models for optimising electromagnetic gradiometric measurements

Molecular imaging

Bio-imaging with magnetic gradiometry

Other themes

Biostatistics

3D data processing

Machine learning methods

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Stanford Certificate Program in Medical Physics

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The Medical Physics Certificate Program (MPCP) is a rigorous two-year (CAMPEP-accreditation pending) didactic training program , meticulously designed and administered by the Departments of Radiation Oncology & Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. The curriculum covers essential medical physics topics, aligning with AAPM guidelines and including courses in Medical Physics and Dosimetry, Radiation Therapy Physics, Radiation Biology and Protection, Imaging and Image-Based Anatomy, and Medical Imaging Systems  l & ll.  Courses are offered in partnership with Biomedical Physics PhD program and taught by experienced faculty from the departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology. The program is passionately committed to equipping students with the scientific knowledge needed for advanced studies, research, and successful careers in clinical medical physics. The program aims to foster in-depth understanding of patient safety, proficiency in physics and mathematics, ethical professionalism, effective communication skills, and a holistic perspective on medical physics. Join us on your journey to becoming a highly skilled and sought-after medical physicist!

*The certificate program is currently CAMPEP accreditation pending.

Our mission serves a dual purpose:

(1) to enable students to pursue advanced education, both foundational and applied, to lead groundbreaking research in medical physics, and

(2) to facilitate their seamless transition into medical physics residencies, culminating in rewarding careers in clinical medical physics.

Admission Requirements

To gain admission to the Stanford University’s MPCP, applicants must hold a PhD degree in physics or a closely related field. 

Admission Process

• The program is designed for course-based enrollment, and we accept applications year around.  For first-time applicants to the program course, they are required to submit the application package four months before the course starts. For continuing students, they are required to meet course prerequisite before enrollment.

Application Material

• The received application package should include the following at a minimum:
• Transcripts that show undergraduate and obtained/expected PhD degree, 
• A detailed CV that list relevant research experience, publications, awards and skills,
• Statement of purpose,
• Two letters of recommendation,
• Any additional application materials you would like to include

Application Review Process

• The application will be reviewed by the Certificate Program Steering Committee to assess whether the applicant satisfies the required admission criteria. The Program Director will notify the admitted applicants at least three months before each course starts. The MPCP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Please use the application link below to apply to the certificate program.

Financial Support and Opportunities

• In general, we do not provide any financial aid, loans or TA slots for certificate program students. However, our postdoctoral fellows could benefits from our departments' rich history of funding and research activities. Hence, financial support may be available from primary research advisors. For those seeking postdoctoral fellowships, numerous options are accessible through various training grants across laboratories and programs within the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology. We encourage you to explore available opportunities and apply for these positions  here . Postdoctoral fellows receive benefits in line with those provided to other Stanford University employees, separate from their participation in the MPCP. We are dedicated to helping our fellows access the financial resources they need to excel in their academic and research endeavors.

The core medical physics curriculum outlined by CAMPEP is comprehensively addressed through six didactic courses, which are overseen by the Departments of Radiation Oncology & Radiology. These six courses are:

• BMP251 Medical Physics and Dosimetry
• BMP252 Radiation Therapy Physics
• BMP253 Radiation Biology and Protection
• BMP220 Imaging and Image-Based Anatomy
• BMP269A Medical Imaging Systems l
• BMP269B Medical Imaging Systems ll

If you have any questions regarding the Stanford Certificate Program in Medical Physics, please forward your inquiries to:

Christina Gutierrez - [email protected]

Who can apply to this program?

The Medical Physics Certificate Program is available to anyone interested in joining the program for both US residents and US non-residents.  

How do you apply?

Do you sponsor visas for US non-residents?

We do not sponsor visas for the Medical Physics Certificate Program at this time. However, we welcome all international students interested in our program to apply.

Will this program certify me through CAMPEP for residency?

The program is currently CAMPEP certification pending.

What is the tuition cost for the Medical Physics Certificate Program?

The tuition depends on the number of course units that the accepted wants to take.  In general, the certificate program offers 6 courses, each course has 3 units, and each unit costs ~$1,300.00.

What financial aid options are available?

Financial aid is only available to postdocs already attending Stanford University. We implore all applicants to explore the numerous opportunities and positions  here .

How long does it take to complete the program?

The certificate program is designed to be completed in one academic year, though some Certificate students elect to spread the courses (and costs) over more than one year.

Can I waive or test out of some of these courses?

According to the  CAMPEP Policy and Procedures  section H.01.04, this is possible, but limited to two courses: "Students admitted to a certificate program may be granted credit for previously- completed courses addressing up to two sections (Sections 8.1-8.6 of the  Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Educational Program in Medical Physics ), assessed as equivalent to those courses within the certificate program by the certificate program director. Additional courses must be completed while enrolled in the certificate program."

Is your program offered online?

Currently all courses are onsite, some courses will have online options later.

Master of Science in Medical Physics

Students also have the opportunity to do part-time clinical work in the University of Pennsylvania Health System to gain relevant clinical experience while earning an hourly wage.

The master's curriculum integrates theory, research, cutting-edge clinical application, and medical ethics training to prepare you for a career as an innovative leader in medical physics. As you learn new theories and techniques, you put them into practice at our world-class medical facilities.

As you become more familiar with the diverse branches of medical physics available, you have the opportunity to follow your interests and explore your passion further by focusing your coursework in a subspecialty of medical physics and completing a year-long, faculty-mentored research project.

The master's degree is 15-course units (CUs)* at the graduate level. Part-time study is possible. The program is typically completed full-time in two academic years and one summer term:

**Choose either course to fulfill academic requirement

Program Highlights

Professional development and career mentoring.

Our unique  Professional Development Seminar course is a required, year-long, non-credit series of presentations and panel discussions designed to prepare you for success as a medical physicist .  It introduces you to the subspecialties of medical physics:  radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and medical health physics. Our scholars and practitioners of medical physics discuss possible career paths, new treatments and devices, and other topics from the front lines of the medical physics world. It introduces you to ideas and possibilities beyond the scope of your classes and creates the possibility for networking and finding your ideal career direction. 

The Professional Development Seminar also prepares all our students for success in the medical physics residency application and match process. Students learn from faculty and medical physics residents how to assemble an impressive application for residency including an effective resume / CV, selection of references, and compelling personal statement. We provide tips to master the residency interview process and connect students with program alumni who provide further insight during the interview process. 

The course also helps you to develop the professional skills and competencies you need as a medical physicist.  You learn best practices to work productively on teams; communicate effectively with doctors, patients, and administrators; write scientific abstracts; give oral presentations; and hone leadership skills. We provide advice on how to strategically approach the American Board of Radiology Part I Exam. Our series also features networking events with program alumni, faculty, and staff to further your involvement with our medical physics community.

Through our Career Mentor Program , each incoming student is paired with a faculty or staff physicist from the Department of Radiation Oncology who will offer career advice, provide feedback on your residency or graduate school application, and conduct a practice interview during your time in the program.

Clinical Practicum

Thesis 

There are a variety of opportunities based on the incredible resources available at Penn.  Sample student projects include:

• Improvements in fluorescent imaging of tumors
• Impact analysis of anatomical shifts in proton therapy
• Characterizing a phosphor-based optical fiber scintillator for use in dosimetry
• Optimizing radiation planning for glioblastoma through multi-modality MRI analysis and machine learning
• Validation and development of diffuse tensor imaging (DTI) methods for patients receiving skull base and brain radiation
• Neutron dosimetry: classifying scattered neutron dose during proton therapy
• Single angle DRR matching (2D) for SBRT alignment verification
• Virtual patient-specific proton QA

We encourage students to publish their research results and present findings at professional conferences, and we provide financial support with small travel grants. Students have been selected to give oral or poster presentations at:

• American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Annual Meeting
• American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) - Delaware Valley Chapter
• American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting
• International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPSEM) World Congress
• Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG) Annual Conference
• Society for Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (SNMMI) Conference
• International Symposium Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SRS/SBRT)

Elective Courses 

The elective courses are an opportunity for you to bolster your learning in the area of your particular clinical concentration, or perhaps broaden your scope to include and explore a new subject. Choices may include:

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Biostatistics
• Molecular Imaging
• Biological Physics
• Cancer Biology
• MRI Techniques
• Quantitative Image Analysis
• Independent research study or clinical project
• Other courses as approved by the Program Director

* A CU (or a fraction of a CU) represents different types of academic work across different types of academic programs and is the basic unit of progress toward a degree. One course unit (CU) is typically equivalent to 3 credits at another institution.

Physics and Engineering in Medicine MSc

London, Bloomsbury

The programme is particularly suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in physics or engineering who wish to develop an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving in health care, and in particular those seeking employment as medical physicists, biomedical engineers, or clinical scientists in hospital, industry or university environments.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

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A minimum of an upper-second class UK Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other closely related discipline. Workplace knowledge and expertise are also considered. Applicants with a lower than upper-second class degree may be invited for a short online interview with programme tutors as part of their application process.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2 Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (e.g., Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa etc.) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance . This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Students study in detail the engineering and physics principles that underpin modern medicine, and learn to apply their knowledge to established and emerging technologies for example in cancer treatment, medical imaging and patient monitoring. The programme covers the physics and engineering applications across the diagnosis and measurement of the human body and its physiology; as well as the electronic and computational skills needed to apply this theory in practice. A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is offered. A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) is offered.

Who this course is for

The programme is particularly suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in physics or engineering who wish to develop an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving in health care, and in particular those seeking employment as clinical or biomedical engineers in hospital, industry or university environments.

What this course will give you

The MSc programme is offered by UCL's Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering: a hub for interdisciplinary research and collaborations between computer scientists, physicists, mechanical engineers, biomedical scientists and medical practitioners across UCL and its affiliated teaching hospitals. Students joining this Department benefit from its network of internationally leading research, learning directly from the research staff in this close-knit community. The Research Excellence Framework in 2021 rated the department’s research as 97% 4* ("world-leading") or 3* ("internationally excellent") and UCL was the second-rated university in the UK for research strength.

Students have access to a wide range of workshop, laboratory, teaching and clinical facilities in the department and associated hospitals. A large range of scientific equipment is available for research involving radiotherapy, proton therapy, nuclear magnetic resonance, optics, acoustics, x-ray imaging, electrical implant development, robotic surgery interventions as well as the biomedical engineering facilities at the Royal Free Hospital and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore.

The foundation of your career

This programme pathway is designed for students with an interest in the aspects of applied technology in modern medicine, with specialist pathways in Radiation Physics and Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging. Students gain an understanding of the principles and practices used in hospitals, industries and research laboratories through lectures, applied problem-solving, individual and group research projects.

Employability

Graduates have obtained employment with a wide range of employers in health care, industry and academia sectors. The IPEM Accredited Radiation Physics pathway of the MSc is a recognised part of the NHS Clinical Scientist “Route 2” training (explained further in 'Full-time').

As a global leader in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering research, our academics are at the forefront of healthcare innovations, with national and international collaborations across clinical, industrial and academic sectors. This provides natural opportunities to network with a variety of external partners and showcase output at international conferences, private industry events and clinical centres to audiences of potential employers. Moreover, the department holds close working relationships with a number of charities, research councils and international organisations, for example, in new projects involving radiotherapy and infant optical brain imaging in Africa.

Accreditation

MSc Physics and Engineering in Medicine provides three pathways, depending on your career objectives. This includes an IPEM-accredited pathway; Radiation Physics (IPEM-accredited pathway).

This pathway is for students who wish to become a professional medical physicist or clinical scientist/engineer. Being a medical physicist or clinical engineer in a hospital requires extensive training and vocational experience. In the UK, medical physicists and clinical engineers must be state-registered. This generally involves completing an MSc degree that is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), and undergoing further vocational training working under supervision in a hospital medical physics department (or equivalent) to achieve chartered scientist or chartered engineer status (indicated by the designations C.Sci or C.Eng).

Teaching and learning

The Physics and Engineering in Medicine (PEM) MSc programme provides three pathways, depending on your career objectives:

IPEM-accredited Pathway [(1) Radiation Physics IPEM-accredited]:

If you choose this pathway, your degree will be accredited by IPEM and therefore will meet the minimum educational requirements for UK medical physicist/clinical engineer training programmes.

In terms one and two, you will study medical imaging (using ionising and non-ionising radiation), essential physics of ionising radiation used in imaging and treatment, proton and radiotherapy, computing (including computer programming), and basic anatomy and physiology. You will also be exposed to elements of medical device design and entrepreneurship through a group project that extends into term three.

Early on in the programme, you will choose a research project, supervised by at least two members of research staff, which will become your main focus in term three. Research projects are available covering a wide range of areas, but typically involve developing and implementing a method to solve part of a healthcare problem (e.g. software to analyse a medical image or a device to measure a physiological signal), and perform experiments to test and validate the method. Most MSc research projects are linked with a specific UCL research group, and may be part of a larger research project, such experiments may make use of data collected from human volunteers, including patients. In most projects, you will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with university research staff with expertise in the area of your project.

Group and individual projects are designed to give you an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have developed elsewhere in the programme, and to practise your oral communication skills via reports and presentations. There is also an oral examination in term three, where you will have the chance to further prove your oral communication skills.

Non-accredited Specialist Pathways [(2) Radiation Physics (no IPEM-accredited) and (3) Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging:

This pathway is available for students who prefer more flexibility in the modules they study and do not require an IPEM-accredited degree to meet their career ambitions. Students in this category often wish to pursue a career in industry or academia and sometimes have a strong sense of the area they wish to specialise in.

If you choose this pathway, you will be able to choose an area of specialisation at the start of the programme. The current specialisation areas are Radiation Physics and Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging.

In terms one and two, you will study medical imaging modules, a module covering basic anatomy, physiology, and electrical safety. The additional compulsory and optional modules you will study will depend on which specialisation route you choose. For instance, if you choose the biomedical engineering and medical imaging route, you will be able to select from two optional modules in topics such as orthopaedic engineering and other applications of biomedical engineering.

Early on in the programme, you will choose a research project, supervised by at least two members of research staff, which will become your main focus in term three. Research projects are available covering a wide range of areas, but typically involve developing and implementing a method to solve part of a healthcare problem (e.g. software to analyse a medical image or a device to measure a physiological quantity), and perform experiments to test and validate that method. Such experiments may make use of data collected from human volunteers, including patients since research projects are usually linked with a specific UCL research group, and may be part of a larger research project. In most projects, you will therefore have the opportunity to learn from and interact with university research staff who have expertise in the area of your project.

The research project, in particular, will provide you with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills developed elsewhere in the programme, and will enable you to develop written and oral communication skills through reports and oral presentations.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, practicals, assignments and a research project. Lecturers are drawn from UCL and from London teaching hospitals including UCLH, St. Bartholomew's, and the Royal Free Hospital. Assessment is through supervised examination, coursework, the dissertation and an oral examination.

Pathways include:

• IPEM Accredited Radiation Physics (TMSRPHSINA10)
• Radiation Physics (TMSRPHSING10)
• Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging (TMSMPHSBMI10)

Compulsory modules for pathways:

• Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation
• Biomedical Ultrasound
• MRI and Biomedical Optics
• Clinical Practice
• Medical Device Enterprise Scenario
• MSc Research Project
• Ionising Radiation Physics: Interactions and Dosimetry
• Radiotherapy Physics
• Computing in Medicine
• + one optional module
• Medical Electronics and Control
• + two optional modules

This time is made up of formal learning and teaching events such as lectures, seminars and tutorials, as well as independent study.

Each module typically consists of around 30-40 lectures over a ten-week term (excluding reading week). During each week, including problem classes, you should therefore expect about 20 contact hours. This time is made up of formal learning and teaching events such as lectures and problem classes. You will need to spend your own time in addition to the timetabled hours reviewing the material and completing coursework. You should expect to be spending at least 40 hours per week on your studies as a full-time student. A pro-rata rate should be used as a guide for part-time or flexi-time students. Lectures are timetabled between 9am and 6pm apart from Wednesday afternoon when there are no lectures.

Finally, the students are expected to allocate a significant amount of that time to their research project (an average of up to 8 hours per week for the MSc Full Time students). The time allocation to the research project will need to be adjusted between Terms 1 and 2, and the summer term (following the exams) where the expectation is for the students to work exclusively on their research projects.

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is offered. A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) is offered.

As a full-time student, your programme structure comprises of the following: IPEM Accredited Radiation Physics 

• Four compulsory modules in term 1
• Three compulsory modules in term 2
• MPHY0033 Medical Device Enterprise Scenario taken in terms 1 and 2
• MPHY0035 Research Project in terms 1 to 3

Radiation Physics 

• Compulsory module MPHY0033 Medical Device Enterprise Scenario is taken in terms 1 and 2
• Compulsory module MPHY0035 Research Project is taken in terms 1 to 3
• One optional module is taken in either term 1 or term 2

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging 

• Two compulsory modules in term 1
• Compulsory module MPHY0033 Medical Device Enterprise Scenario taken in terms 1 and 2
• Compulsory module MPHY0035 Research Project in terms 1 to 3
• Two optional modules taken in either term 1 or term 2 

Below are the recommended module selections for students studying part-time over 2 years:

IPEM Accredited Radiation Physics (part-time) Year 1:

• Two compulsory modules in term 2
• One compulsory module in term 2

Radiation Physics (part-time) Year 1:

• One compulsory module in term 1
• One optional module in term 1

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging (part-time) Year 1

• One optional module in either term 1 or term 2

The course offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate student needs or available study time, with no required minimum number of modules per year. However, all studies must be completed within five years.

Optional modules

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students complete 180 credits (120 taught course credits and 60 credit research project) for the MSc, or 120 credits (120 taught course credits) for the Postgraduate Diploma. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Physics and Engineering in Medicine. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Physics and Engineering in Medicine. Upon successful completion of 60 credits, you will be awarded a PG Cert in Physics and Engineering in Medicine.

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Graduate Open Events: Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering Q&A

Pursuing a degree in Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering can help you change the world. You’ll learn from world-leading practitioners, gain practical experience in addressing healthcare challenges, & participate in student projects with a real-world impact. These projects involve developing innovative technologies or methods for diagnosing, treating, or managing medical conditions & diseases.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

Pathways include: Radiation Physics (TMSRPHSING10) Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging (TMSMPHSBMI10) Medical Image Computing (TMSPHYSMIC10)

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

There are no additional costs associated with this programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications and £115 for paper applications. Further information can be found at Application fees .

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• why you want to study Physics and Engineering in Medicine at UCL
• whether you have relevant industrial or workplace experience
• how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
• where you would like to go professionally after your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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The MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology is a one-year, full-time, course, designed for individuals interested in a career in medical physics, from either a clinical or academic research perspective, or in professions that require a knowledge of medical physics, such as radiation protection.

• Read more about the course in Physics World (links to external website).

The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) accredits Master's programs in medical physics by means of specific accreditation standard. As this was a brand new course for the 2023/24 academic year, it has been awarded provisional accreditation status (as of September 2023). The course will be subject to further inspection for full accreditation once the first cohort of students have completed. Provided full accreditation is granted, students studying this course in the 2023/24 academic year will be eligible to receive the IPEM accredited degree qualification.

This course is in collaboration with the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering , Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT.

The MSc leadership team is comprised of an Academic Course Director and a Director of Studies:

• Dr Daniel McGowan FHEA FIPEM , Course Director and  Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Oncology; and Head of Research and Education and Consultant Clinical Scientist in the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
• Dr Tom Whyntie FHEA MIPEM , Director of Studies and Teaching Fellow in the Department of Oncology, advising researcher in MR Linac (imaging physics); and data management consultant (clinical trials, imaging data). 

  This course is offered for the 2024/25 academic year subject to final approval by the University.

Shaping the Future of Imaging

Our faculty draw on decades of leadership in medical physics to train the next generation of experts on the latest in diagnostic imaging, radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

A medical physicist needs a comprehensive understanding of the relevant technology, procedures and patients to deliver effective care. As a Georgetown student, you’ll learn everything from fundamentals to advanced applications from faculty who have been driving innovations in medical physics for decades.

The Georgetown Difference

Access to national labs, federal agencies and hospitals.

Practice with the latest in clinical technology.

A gateway to professions in our field.

Through our CAMPEP-accredited two-year program, you will:

• Become an expert in anatomy, physiology and physics as they apply to radiology, particularly diagnostic imaging.
• Get hands-on diagnostic imaging experience with MRI, CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy and other equipment with our partners at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and other local providers.
• Learn how to set up and run a medical physics research program .
• Gain a holistic perspective on hospital-based radiology , with special focus on medical ethics and regulatory compliance.
• Explore the critical but underserved subdiscipline of pediatric radiology with our experts and partners at Children’s National Hospital.

Career Success

Medical physicists find impactful and profitable employment. Medical physicists at hospitals earn more than $190,000 per year on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics . As a Georgetown student, you’ll benefit from our well-connected faculty and the professional development experts at the Biomedical Graduate Education career center.

Want to learn more about the M.S. in Medical Physics at Georgetown? We welcome you to connect with us and schedule a personalized tour with our faculty.

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Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Completing this course will provide you with a solid base to pursue a career in healthcare, and science, within hospitals, clinics, academic institutions and industry. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical insight that will enable you to help diagnose and treat disease using techniques such as nuclear medicine, MRI, CT scanners, computer technology and radiation therapy.

Medical physicists can undertake roles in a tertiary public hospital or private medical service provider. Some of the career options available to a Medical Physicist graduate include:

• Medical Physics Registrar  - The Master of Physics (Medical Physics) program provides students with the relevant knowledge and problem solving skills suitable for entry into the ACPSEM Training, Education and Accreditation Program (TEAP) in radiation oncology, diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine. TEAP position are paid position and competitive. The accepted applicant will be in a registrar role for 3 to 5 years to become a qualified clinical medical physicist specialist.
• Research and Development  - Positions may be available at tertiary education institutions or private scientific companies as researchers. Opportunities may be available for further study (PhD) or postdoctoral research positions. Academic positions may open in university settings for PhD graduates as lecturers.
• Radiation Safety Officers - There may be job opportunities in hospitals, clinics or industry (eg.  mining companies) as a radiation safety officer.
• Government Bodies  - As scientific officers or dosimetry officers (eg.  ARPANSA ), or radiation safety officers (eg. State Radiological Councils ).

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

Ranking and selection process.

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements  of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

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Course details

About the course.

Designed to meet the requirements of international students. In this course you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to combine physics principles with engineering methods and techniques in the clinical environment and in research, for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. 

Quick details

• Available 2023
• Perth (Crawley campus)
• Semester 1, Semester 2
• 16-25 hours per week
• 2 years full-time

Why study this course?

•  Allows international students to access overseas financial support from their supporting organisations. Domestic students may wish to enrol in Master of Physics (Medical Physics)
• Provides strong background knowledge in the field and prepares you for your future career
• Students will complete a research project on a medical physics topic that will develop your independent research and analytical abilities and give you understanding of current diagnostic and therapeutic technologies used in medical systems. You will have several optional units to choose from, to suit your individual interests
• With our strong partnerships with Sir Charles Gaidner Hospital and private centres across Perth, you'll be taught by leading clinical medical physicists who are operating at the forefront of the profession, giving you real-world learning on how medical physics problems are handled in the hospital environment

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

Take all units (54 points):.

• ANHB5451 Anatomy and Biology for Medical Physicists (6)
• PHYS5401 Medical Imaging Physics (6)
• PHYS5402 Radiation Biology and Protection (6)
• PHYS5403 Radiotherapy Physics (6)
• PHYS5404 Radiation Physics and Dosimetry (6)
• PHYS5406 Medical Physics Dissertation Part 1 (6)
• PHYS5407 Medical Physics Dissertation Part 2 (6)
• PHYS5408 Medical Physics Dissertation Part 3 (6)
• PHYS5409 Medical Physics Dissertation Part 4 (6)

Optional units: Take unit(s) to the value between 18 to 42 points:

• CITS4402 Computer Vision (6)
• CITS4403 Computational Modelling (6)
• CITS5508 Machine Learning (6)
• GENG4405 Numerical Methods and Modelling (6)
• GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety (6)
• PHYS5512 Physics Reading Unit (6)
• PHYS5513 Computational Statistics for Physics (6)
• PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (6)
• PUBH5769 Biostatistics II (6)
• SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science (6)
• SHPC4001 Computational Methods for Physics (6)

Students who have not completed a major in Physics from this University, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by the School, may be required to complete conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group.

• CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python (6)
• CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation (6)
• CITS2402 Introduction to Data Science (6)
• MATH2501 Advanced Mathematical Methods (6)
• MATH3023 Advanced Mathematics Applications (6)
• PACM1100 Professional and Academic Communications (6)
• PHYS2001 Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism (6)
• PHYS2002 Many Particle Systems (6)
• PHYS2003 Physics for Electrical Engineers (6)
• PHYS3001 Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics (6)
• PHYS3002 Electrodynamics and Relativity (6)
• PHYS3003 Astrophysics and Space Science (6)
• PHYS3005 Quantum Computation (6)
• PHYS3011 Mathematical Physics (6)
• PHYS3012 Topics in Contemporary Physics (6)
• PHYS3101 Quantum Fields and Quantum Optics (6)
• STAT1400 Statistics for Science (6)

You'll learn to

• Understand the core subjects in medical physics and the latest technologies in the field
• Understand the fundamental concepts and applications of physics principles in medical diagnosis and treatment
• Become familiar with practical skills in the field of medical physics and learn analytical, communication and problem-solving skills by conducting research

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Course Accreditation

The Master of Medical Physics program is accredited by the The Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).

Master of Physics (Medical Physics) - Domestic students

Domestic students may wish to enrol in:   Master of Physics (Medical Physics )

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Medical Physics Graduate Program

The Medical Physics Graduate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) and offers MS and PhD degrees.

The goal of the program is to prepare students for entering a clinical medical physics residency program in therapy or imaging physics and/or to pursue a career in research and teaching in radiation therapy, radiology, or magnetic resonance imaging. 

The program meets the requirements of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota, AAPM Reports 197, 197S, and the CAMPEP Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Educational Programs.

The Medical Physics Graduate Program generally admits students in the Fall semester. This program does not grant conditional admissions. Deadline for Fall 2025 admissions will be January 5, 2025.

+ What is Medical Physics?

Medical physicists are professionals with education and specialist training in the concepts and techniques of applying physics in medicine. Medical Physicists work in clinical, academic or research institutions. (Source: IOMP)

Medical physicists are concerned with three areas of activity:

• Clinical service and consultation in radiation oncology and radiology departments
• Research and development in areas such as cancer, heart disease, and others
• Teaching medical physics students, resident physicians, and radiology and radiation therapy technology students

(Source: AAPM)  

AAPM's public education web page describing medical physics:

https://www.medicalradiationinfo.org/medical-physics/

AAPM's public education web page describing a career in medical physics:

https://www.medicalradiationinfo.org/careers/

+ Program Governance

The program governance includes the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), the Steering Committee, and the Admissions Committee. The Steering Committee addresses the long term needs of the program and any short term issues. The Admissions Committee reviews applications for admissions and makes admissions decisions.

The majority of the instructors for the program are from the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology at the University of Minnesota. Faculty are listed as full if they advise and support student(s) in the program at least once every five years, actively participate in the program by serving on student(s) MS and PhD committees, teaching courses, or serve in one of the graduate program committees.

+ Facilities

The facilities and clinical equipment of the University of Minnesota Medical Center are available to the faculty and students of the graduate program in Medical Physics. These include departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology, including  The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research .  

Additional facilties within various University of Minnesota departments and centers are also available to graduate students as needed.

The full resources of the University of Minnesota Library systems both online and its physical holdings are available to all graduate students of the University of Minnesota. Other materials not directly accessible within the University of Minnesota Library system can be acquired via interlibrary loan.

Read a general description of the  University of Minnesota Libraries .

Read about particular  library services offered to graduate students.

+ Active Research Projects

+ Recent Student Publications and Presentations

Recent Publications:

N. Becerra-Espinosa , L. Claps, P. Alaei , Comparison of visual and semi-automated kilovoltage cone beam CT image QA analysis, J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. e14190 (2024)

S. Fakhraei , E. Ehler, D. Sterling, L.C. Cho, P. Alaei , A Patient-Specific correspondence model to track tumor location in thorax during radiation therapy, Phys Medica 116 (2023)

N. Zulkarnain , A. Sadeghi-Tarakameh, J. Thotland, N. Harel, Y. Eryaman, Aworkflow for predicting radiofrequency-induced heating around bilateral deep brain stimulation electrodes in MRI, Med. Phys. (2023)

A. Sadeghi-Tarakameh, L. DelaBarre, N. Zulkarnain , N. Harel, Y. Eryaman, Implant-friendly MRI of deep brain stimulation electrodes at 7 T,  Mag. Reson. Med. (2023)

E. Torres, P. Wang, S. Kantesaria, P. Jenkins, L. DelaBarre, D. Cosmo Pizetta, T.   Froelich , L. Steyn, A. Tannús, K. Papas, D. Sakellariou, M. Garwood, Development of a compact NMR system to measure pO2 in a tissue-engineered graft, J. Magn. Reson (2023)

T. Froelich , L. DelaBarre, P. Wang, J. Radder, E. Torres, M. Garwood, Fast spin-echo approach for accelerated B1 gradient–based MRI,  Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2023)

AAPM 2024 Presentations:

A. Monsef , P. Sheikhzadeh, J. Steiner, M. Elhaie, M. Fooldai, F. Sadeghi, Optimization of Ga-68 Dotatate Activity for Oncologic PET Imaging: Phantom and Patient Study

A. Alshreef , M. Assalmi, T. Allen, B. Rogers, C. Oare, C. Ferreira, “Dose to brain versus dose to water for GammaTile implanted brachytherapy”

A. Alshreef , M. Assalmi. T. Allen, B. Rogers, C. Oare, F. Jafari, C. Ferreira, “Dose Heterogeneity Simulation for Permanently Implanted Cs ‑ 131 Seeds for Brain Tumor Brachytherapy”

T. Adhikari , A. Alshreef, C. Ferreira, "Dose Coverage and Dose to Organs at Risk for GBM Patients Treated with Gammatile"

S. Pani, B. Nguyen , D. Mathew, Y. Watanabe, “Preliminary Evaluation of Hall Effect Sensor Array for Patient Motion Tracking”

S. Lee , Y. Watanabe, "Prediction of Heterogeneous Treatment Planning in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Using Homogeneous Plan with Conditional Generative Adversarial Network

ISMRM 2024 Presentations:

S. Lee ,   F. Branzoli, O. Andronesi, C. Chen, A. Lin, R. Liserre, G. Melku, T. Nguyen, M, Marjanska, Analysis of MRS voxel placements in brain tumors performed by MRS experts

N. Zulkarnain , A. Sadeghi-Tarakameh, D. Koski, N. Harel, Y. Eryaman, In-vivo Validation of a Workflow to Predict Heating around a Deep Brain Stimulation Contacts

ABS 2024 Presentation:

C. Ferreira, D. Sterling, S. Zhang, M. Reynolds, K. Dusenbery, L. Sloan, A. Alshreef , C. Chen, Gammatile Cs-131 Permanent Brain Implants: From Clinical Implementation To Treatment Outcomes And Beyond

+ Graduate Outcomes

Program History

This graduate program was started as an interdisciplinary graduate program under the name Biophysical Sciences in the 1950s by Dr. Otto Schmidt to encourage collaboration among biologists, chemists, and physicists. Then, as now, faculty had their salaried appointments in various home departments, including departments within the Medical School, but participated in Biophysical Sciences because of their interests in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.

• 1960 - 1970
• 1980 - 1990
• 2000 - Present

By the late 1960s and early 1970s, disciplines such as biophysics, biochemistry, physical chemistry, etc. were established in the mainstream, so the emphasis in Biophysical Sciences shifted to health informatics (integration of computers for modeling and data base analysis) and medical applications of biochemistry with Dr. Gene Ackerman and Dr. Russell K. Hobbie as Directors of Graduate Studies. 

By the late 1980s the computerization of all disciplines had become routine and most of the faculty had minimized their participation in the Biophysical Sciences Program. At about that time, however, a resurgence of interest in applications of various disciplines to problems in “radiologic sciences” – medical imaging, radiation therapy, and radiobiology – resulted in a renewal of interest in the program. In the US, the field of radiologic science is known as a profession by the term “Medical Physics”. Thus, by the early 1990’s the emphasis of the program had shifted to Medical Physics. In 1993, the program underwent an internal review under the direction of Associate Dean Kenneth Zimmerman at the request of Vice President and Dean Anne Petersen. The purpose of the review was to explore the future of involvement of the Medical School in the program. E. Russell Ritenour, became Director of Graduate Studies at that time.

In 2012, the name of the Biophysical Sciences and Medical Physics program was changed to Medical Physics to more closely align the name of the program with the focus of the majority of the students in the program. The program as it currently stands focuses on Medical Physics but does not preclude the student from having a graduate project that is outside the traditional borders of Medical Physics. This is due to the fact that there are several professors associated with the program that have interests aligned with Medical Physics that are not purely clinical in focus. To aid in this transition of the program and to promote the accreditation process, Bruce J. Gerbi, PhD was installed as the Program Director. Upon retirement of Dr. Gerbi, Parham Alaei, PhD was elected as program director in May 2017. 

Education & Training

• Curriculum & Courses
• Medical Residency Program
• Medical Physics Residency Program

For specific program information, please contact:

Parham Alaei, PhD, Professor University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Radiation Oncology 612-626-6505 [email protected] Mayo Mail Code 494 420 Delaware Street SE  Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

For general program information, please contact:

Medical Physics, MS

School of medicine.

The program is designed for full-time students who wish to pursue a career as a medical physicist either as a researcher, as a certified clinical profession, or in industry. The program will require successful completion of a minimum of 38 credits for Master’s degree and completion of a research thesis (in conjunction with one or more of the faculty). Full-time master’s students will complete the program in two years.

Admission Requirements

• B.S. degree or B.A. degree in physics, applied physics, or one of the physical sciences, including physics training at least equivalent to a minor
• Official transcript of school record, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English (TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native English speakers)
• General GRE exam scores are required (physics GRE is recommended)

For more information on graduate education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, see: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Graduate Programs

Contact Information

Inquiries may be directed to  [email protected] .

Program Requirements

This program consists of 38 credits (cr). There is also a research ethics and responsible conduct of research requirement.

Core Medical Physics Courses (20 Cr)

All Medical Physics students are required to take the following courses:

Must be taken first three semesters, but only 1 credit can be counted toward degree requirement

Presented during first two medical physics seminars of the fall semester. 

( CITI online tutorial ) ( Office of Research Integrity Colloquium ) (JH requirements for graduation; no credit)

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (6 CR)

All MP students are required to take the following additional courses.

RESEARCH PROJECT (6 CR)

Students are required to take at least 6 credits of independent research project or master's thesis research.

SUGGESTED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 CR)

Students shall take 6 (or more) additional credit hours from the following list of courses or other courses as approved by the Program Director.

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MSc Medical Physics

Graduate taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90).

Medical Physics is the branch of Physics that applies the concepts and principles of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The MSc in Medical Physics is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Medical Physics, either in a clinical environment or in research.

The programme, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programmes (CAMPEP), provides a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging physics, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology physics and radiation protection, as well as the essential anatomy and physiology knowledge required to understand a patient’s anatomical structure and physiological processes.

Download the UCD Science Graduate Taught Courses Brochure (pdf)

The programme provides a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging physics, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology physics and radiation protection, as well as the essential anatomy and physiology knowledge required to understand a patient’s anatomical structure and physiological processes.

Careers & Employability

The programme provides an accepted route to enter a career in Medical Physics. It is also a stepping stone to PhD research in areas such as diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology physics, nuclear medicine, radiation protection and radiobiology. CAMPEP accreditation allows graduates to apply for CAMPEP residency programmes in Ireland and internationally. Prospective employers include Medical Physics Departments in hospitals and clinicals across Ireland and abroad, medical device manufacturers and regulatory bodies.

Curricular information is subject to change

Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Vision and Values Statement

Medical Physics is the branch of physics that applies the concepts and principles of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The MSc in Medical Physics is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Medical Physics, either in a clinical environment or in research. The programme provides a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging physics, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology physics and radiation protection, as well as the essential anatomy and physiology knowledge required to understand a patient’s anatomical structure and physiological processes.   

We aim to produce high quality medical physics graduates who possess the basic and applied scientific knowledge, in addition to the excellent research and communication skills necessary to progress in their career. The programme is strongly supported by teaching hospitals through curriculum delivery and the provision of research project opportunities. Indeed, a significant proportion of the curriculum is delivered by practising clinical medical physicists who bring the latest knowledge and practice in the field. Our inter-disciplinary learning environment relies on staff with a deep level of expertise and emphasises research work through a clinically-relevant project that is a large part of the MSc. programme. We strive to produce highly motivated, independent thinkers who meet the high standards necessary for progression into medical physics residency and/or further education and research, and are endowed with professional values including scientific integrity and ethical behaviour.

We encourage and educate our students to become active, lifelong and autonomous learners with good prospects of employment in healthcare sectors related to medical physics or for further research. The student learning is supported through lectures, practical work, team projects and seminars. A variety of assessment strategies are employed, including classical written examinations, written assignments, presentations, interviews and case studies. By making use of a blended learning approach, group assignments encourage collaborative and interpersonal skill development, requiring team work, discussion and communication of finding via group presentations. These skills are considered essential for developing the required professional and communication skills expected for a medical physicist. At the end of the programme, students undertake a research study where they apply the knowledge gained in the taught modules to a clinically relevant project. 

The programme is offered as a part-time 24 month MSc (T343) or a full-time 12 month programme (T342). There is also the option to obtain a Graduate Diploma by taking the taught module component of the MSc programme, which is offered as a part-time (T345) or full-time (T344) programme.

Programme Outcomes

• Describe the state-of-the-art technology, knowledge and skills in medical physics.
• Possess the knowledge of physics, mathematics and other sciences required for a career in medical physics.
• Understand the role of patient safety in the clinical practice of medical physics.
• Understand how research and inquiry lead to the creation of new knowledge.
• Critically evaluate research and scholarship in medical physics.
• Present scientific findings both orally and in written form, to thesis level
• Address research topics of current relevance.
• Apply acquired knowledge and skills to a clinically-relevant research project in the field.
• Communicate effectively and possess the interpersonal skills that are necessary to function in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Act in a professional and ethical way as required for a career as a medical physicist.
• Understand the importance of how career-long continuing education to keep scientific knowledge and skills current, and to appraise the scientific literature in a largely autonomous manner.
• Draw on a suite of transferrable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, scientific report writing, communication skills, team-work, independent work, professional networking and project management.

What modules can I take?

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

MSc Medical Physics (T342) Full Time EU          fee per year - € 10200 nonEU    fee per year - € 29100 MSc Medical Physics (T343) Part Time EU          fee per year - € 5030 nonEU    fee per year - € 14550 ***Fees are subject to change

Entry Requirements

Places will be offered to candidates with a strong foundation in basic physics, as demonstrated by the achievement of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Physics or a degree in an Engineering discipline with a coursework component equivalent to a minor in physics. A minimum of an upper second-class honours or equivalent will be normally required for entry, although students with a strong physics background and lower second class honours degree may be accepted.

Students who do not have English as their first language should meet UCD requirements for English Language.

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Graduate Profile

Sarah Meaney, Medical Physicist, St Vincent’s University Hospital UCD’s CAMPEP accredited MSc in Medical Physics provided me with excellent knowledge and skills to launch my career in the medical physics field. The programme is mainly taught by clinical scientists. Medical physics allows you to bring a human aspect to being a scientist. A trimester of clinical research helped me to become familiar with the clinical environment and the day-to-day requirements, complementing the knowledge gained in the classroom. I believe this course is truly a fantastic stepping stone into a rewarding career helping others through physics applications.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

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MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology

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MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Biochemistry Medical Physics

Course type

About the course

The MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology is a one-year, full-time course, designed for individuals interested in a careers in medical physics from either a clinical or academic research perspective, or in professions that require a knowledge of medical physics, such as radiation protection.

The main aim of this course is to discuss how ionising and non-ionising radiation are used in clinical practice, both in the context of radiotherapy and medical imaging. This is combined with principles of radiobiology at molecular and cellular level, to give graduates a better understanding of the effects of radiation than is achieved in other medical physics courses.

The course is based on a series of overarching learning outcomes, which you will be able to demonstrate on completion of your studies:

Explain the underpinning physics which governs the interactions between ionising radiation and biological tissues

Critically analyse the effects of ionising radiation on DNA and the associated DNA damage response, with respect to their effects on cell survival

Critically appraise the irradiation response of cells and tissues, including the factors that modify this response, with respect to how this may affect clinical practice

Critically discuss the implementation of radiation safety precautions, with respect to the mechanism of damage from radiation exposure, and the legislative requirements which govern radiation protection

Explain the mechanisms of action of a range both ionising and non-ionising radiation imaging technologies, with respect to their clinical use

Use fundamental physics of radiation action to analyse the effects of clinical radiotherapy technologies and techniques

Critically evaluate new developments in ionising and non-ionising imaging, and clinical radiotherapy

Critically appraise the role of simple and advanced analytical techniques within medical physics research

Explain and evaluate the research approaches used in applied and translational research within the field of medical physics

Apply the scientific method to address research questions within the field of medical physics

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For this course (per year)

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As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics or a closely related subject. Entrance is competitive and most successful applicants will have a first-class degree or the equivalent. For applicants from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.

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Faculty of Science Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science Program details Funding & support Graduate life Research opportunities Student theses Current research Recent publications Resources & facilities Industry & partnerships Strugari, Matthew, PhD, 2023: Development of Simultaneous Multi-Radionuclide Imaging with a Novel SiPM-based Preclinical SPECT Scanner Lincoln, John, PhD, 2023: Non-Coplanar Arc Optimizaton for Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Reeve, Sarah, PhD, 2023:  Balanced Steady-State Free Precession Imaging of the Temporal Bone and Paranasal Sinuses at 0.5T Church, Cody, PhD, 2022:  Techniques to Minimize the Dosimetric Impact of Intrafractional Motion with Improved Treatment Accuracy and Efficiency on a C-arm Medical Linear Accelerator Brady, Brendan, PhD, 2022: Exploring Transient Neural Events in Healthy Populations Using Non-Invasive Neuroimaging Henry, Eric Courtney, PhD, 2021: The Devlopement of a CT-based Framework for Radiaiton Dosimetry in Yttrium-90 Radioembolization Hupman, Michael Allan, PhD, 2021: Development of a Novel Dosimeter: The Stemless Plastic Scintillation Detector  Sadeghi, Parisa, PhD, 2021:  Development and Evaluation of a Novel Technology for Monitoring Patient Motion During Stereotactic Radiotherapy MacDonald, Robert Lee, PhD, 2018: Development and Implementation of Trajectory Optimization Technologies for Cranial Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Parsons, David, PhD: Volume of Interest Imaging for Image Guided Radiotherapy Stevens, Tynan, PhD: Enhancing the Reliability of Functional MRI and Magnetoencephalography for Presurgical Mapping, 2015 Northway, Cassidy, MSc, 2020: Patient-Specific Collision Zones for 4π Trajectory Optimized Radiation Therapy Miedema, Mary, MSc, 2019: Intra-Session Reliability Metrics for Quality Assurance in Pre-Surgical Mapping with Magnetoencephalography Hewlett, Miriam, MSc, 2019: Viability of Accelerated Spin Echo Single Point Imaging for Lipid Composition Mapping in Fatty Liver Disease Mason, Allister, MSc, 2019: Efficacy and Utility of Image Quality Metrics in Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction Lincoln, John, MSc, 2018: Evaluation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Enhancement Using a Liver Specific Contrast Agent for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Guidance [PDF - 4.6MB] Church, Cody, MSC, 2018: Advances in Respiratory Impedance Predictions Using Pulmonary Functional Imaging Models of Asthma Reno, Michael, MSc, 2018: Patient Specific Pixel-Based Weighting Factor Dual-Energy X-Ray Imaging System O'Grady, Christopher, MSc, 2017:  An Application of Regularized Spectral Entropy for Detection of Task-Related Information Content in fMRI Murtha, Nathan, MSc, 2017:  Characterizing Dynamic MRI Using Objective Image Quality Metrics Musgrave, William, MSc, 2017:  Dosimetric Effects of Prostate Calcifications in High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Calculations  Ruiz, Ethan Antonio Avila, MSc, 2017 :  A Capacitive Monitoring System for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Detector Design Hupman, Michael Allan, MSc, 2017:   Preliminary Characterization of the Response of an Organic Thin Film Transistor to Ionizing Radiation Clarke, Scott, MSc, 2016: 3D Printed Surface Applicators for High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Bowman, Wesley, MSc, 2016: Dual-energy Stereoscopic X-Ray Imaging to Enhance Soft-tissue Contrast in Lung Imaging MacDonald, R Lee MSc, 2014: Dynamic Couch Motion for Improvement of Radiation Therapy Trajectories Su, Shiqin, MSc: Design and Optimization of 3D Printed Bolus for Electron Radiation Therapy, 2014 Parsons, Cathryn, MSc: Surface Dose Enhancement Using Low-Z Electron/Photon Beams Parsons, David, MSc: T he Production and Detection of  Optimized Low-Z Linear Accelerator Target Beams for  Image Guidance in Radiotherapy, 2012 Connell, Tanner, MSc: Low-Z Target Optimization for Spatal Resolution Improvement in Planar Imaging and  Cone-Beam CT, 2009 Orton, Liz, MSc: Improved Contrast in Radiation Therapy Imaging Using Low-Z and Amorphous Silicon   Portal Imagers, 2008 Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University 6310 Coburg Rd. PO BOX 15000                 Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2 Campus Directory Student Career Services Employment with Dalhousie For Parents For Employers Media Centre Privacy Statement Terms of Use Skip to content About Accessibility on our website Staff Directory Medical Physics, MSc University Home Postgraduate Taught Our Degrees Medical Physics Introduction. Our MSc in Medical Physics will improve your knowledge of how technology can help diagnose disease, while you learn about all the major aspects of physics as applied in the modern clinical/health environment. The programme is delivered in partnership with NHS Grampian. Study Information Study options. The University of Aberdeen has an internationally renowned reputation and an enviable history in developing new techniques for medical imaging, including being the first place in the world to build a whole-body sized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner and conduct a diagnostic MRI scan. On this MSc programme you will study such specialisms as nuclear medicine (which includes learning about diagnosing disease using radioactive tracers), radiotherapy, medical electronics and MRI. The programme is aimed at individuals who want to obtain an MSc from a top tier UK University. Applicants typically include recent physics and engineering graduates, people who are on the NHS Medical Physicists training programme and those in employment as medical physicists and radiologists. This programme is available to start in September or January. Programme Fees Fee information Fee category Cost EU / International students £23,800 Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year UK £11,100 Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year Compulsory Courses Stage 1 consists of the below courses: BP5025 - Core Biomedical Physics Skills BP5017 - Biomedical and Safety Topics in Healthcare BP5020 - Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection Stage 2 consists of the below courses: BP5526 - Project Part 1 - Medical Physics BP5524 - Radiotherapy BP5516 - Computing and Information Technology in Medicine Stage 3 consists of the below courses: BP5926 - Project Part 2 - Medical Physics BP5911 - Nuclear Medicine and PET BP5910 - MRI and Ultrasound Fee information Fee category Cost UK £11,100 Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year EU / International students £23,800 Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year Stage 1 consists of the following courses: BP5525 - Core Biomedical Physics Skills Stage 2 consists of the following courses: BP5927 - Project Part 1 - Medical Physics Stage 3 consists of the following courses: BP5027 - Project Part 2 - Medical Physics Available Programmes of Study The Medical Physics programme covers the full range of applications of physics to healthcare, including diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy. The curriculum is based on the requirements of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and the programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). We will endeavour to make all course options available. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page . Fee Information Additional fee information. Fees for individual programmes can be viewed in the Programmes section above. In exceptional circumstances there may be additional fees associated with specialist courses, for example field trips. Any additional fees for a course can be found in our Catalogue of Courses . For more information about tuition fees for this programme, including payment plans and our refund policy, please visit our Tuition Fees page . International Applicants More information about fee status, living costs, and work allowances for international students is available here . Scholarships Self-funded international students enrolling on postgraduate taught (PGT) programmes will receive one of our Aberdeen Global Scholarships, ranging from £3,000 to £8,000, depending on your domicile country. Learn more about the Aberdeen Global Scholarships here . To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database . Related Programmes You may also be interested in the following related postgraduate degree programmes. Medical Imaging How You'll Study Our Medical Physics programme is taught through traditional lectures and practicals with some courses making use of seminars and specialised practical sessions. Many lectures are recorded and can be viewed again by students when required. The MSc enables you to learn outside the classroom in our state-of-the-art facilities, including MRI scanners, the John Mallard Scottish PET Centre and the recently opened radiotherapy centre. This will enable you to apply both theory and practice to medical physics projects. You will also have many opportunities to engage with staff from the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition and Foresterhill Health Campus, one of the largest clinical complexes in Europe. Some of the teaching methods employed in the programme include: Tutor-based support throughout Insight into current medical physics projects Research-led teaching taught by key opinion leaders On-going support is provided by the University’s dedicated team of experienced researchers, who will be tutoring you. Much of the teaching on this course involves participatory research work. Students are expected to engage with research work as well as classroom teaching and independent study in their own time. Learning Methods Individual Projects Assessment Methods Students are evaluated through continuous assessment in the form of essays, laboratory practicals, individual and group presentations and written examinations. The MSc project is assessed by a thesis and oral presentations of the project findings. Each course throughout the programme is assessed by continuous assessment in the form of practical write-ups, essay assignments, student presentations and written examinations. Why Study Medical Physics? The University and the adjacent teaching hospital are home to cutting-edge medical technology, including a new £2m PET-CT scanner, a brand new radiotherapy centre with state-of-the-art linac treatment machines, as well as 3T and 1.5T MRI scanners. All of these facilities are used during the MSc. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued research within the department expanding knowledge of medical imaging technology and techniques such as Fast-Field Cycling MRI, functional MRI of the brain and PET scanning. You will be immersed in a clinical culture and environment at the Foresterhill Health Campus, which includes a large teaching hospital and the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. You will be part of a select group of students being taught by academics who are active researchers and key opinion leaders. The MSc will help you establish a professional network and provide access to those working in the field of medical physics to assist you with career development. The University places a strong emphasis on developing students’ applied skills and expertise, so that your qualifications and experience are closely aligned to employers’ needs. The University of Aberdeen has been delivering Medical Physics programmes for over 30 years and was the first place in the world to build and conduct a whole body MRI scan. The Queen’s Anniversary Prize was awarded to the University in recognition of its achievements in developing new medical imaging techniques. Interested in this programme? What our students say, aidan mackenzie. The lecturers are very approachable and always happy to help out and answer any queries. The lectures are very engaging and interactive. Khalid Alhamad Studying MSc Medical Physics has helped me to achieve my ambitions and reach my goals. Entry Requirements Qualifications. The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Physical science or Engineering second-class Honours degree. Minimum 2:2, 60% or GPA 2.4/4 or 3.0/5 overall. Please check the In My Country pages to find out if your degree is equivalent. Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH07-01-01. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must to apply for ATAS clearance. The ATAS clearance certificate must be valid when you apply for a visa to enter the UK. To find out if you need to apply for ATAS clearance, please visit http://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme Please enter your country to view country-specific entry requirements. English Language Requirements To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows: IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0 OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21 PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169 Read more about specific English Language requirements here . Document Requirements You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date. Additional details for international applicants, including country-specific information, are available here . Aberdeen Global Scholarship Eligible self-funded postgraduate taught (PGT) students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Explore our Global Scholarships, including eligibility details, on our dedicated page. Completing the MSc programme in Medical Physics at the University of Aberdeen will provide you with a solid base to pursue a career in healthcare and science, within hospitals, academic institutions and industry. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and practical insight that will enable you to help diagnose and treat disease using techniques such as nuclear medicine, MRI, medical electronics and computer technology and radiotherapy. Some of the career options available to you include: Further study (PhD) Academic jobs in university settings, e.g. lecturer, researcher Medical device risk management Jobs in hospital-based medical physics Radiation physics specialist An MSc in Medical Physics from the University of Aberdeen will show employers that you have a broad knowledge base, first-hand research experience and the relevant skills required to bring value to their organisation. Links with the University, the John Mallard Scottish PET Centre and the Foresterhill Health Campus will enhance your credibility and help establish your reputation as a contributor to essential research projects. The MSc programme meets the educational requirements of the Part I Training Scheme for Medical Physicists and Clinical Engineers in the UK’s National Health Service. Career Opportunities Medical Device Risk Manager Medical Physicist Postgraduate Researcher Radiation Physics Specialist Industry Links NHS Grampian GE Healthcare Philips Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Accreditation This degree holds accreditation from. Accredited by the IPEM Supported by the NHS The MSc Medical Physics is a partnership between the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian and can form the academic component of the training required by staff who want to work in the NHS. Our Experts The programme will be delivered by an experienced, multidisciplinary team of internationally renowned researchers and NHS staff. Information About Staff Changes MRI Scanner Our 3.0 T Philips Achieva research MRI scanner, is located in the Lilian Sutton Building (LSB) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) on the Foresterhill Health Campus. Clinical PET scanner The clinical PET scanner (a GE Discovery STe PET CT) is located in a purpose built facility, adjacent to the tracer development facility, nuclear medicine and MRI units. Foresterhill Health Campus The Foresterhill Health Campus is one of the largest clinical complexes in Europe which includes the Medical School, large teaching hospital, the Institute of Medical Sciences and the Rowett Institute. Get in Touch Contact details. Call Us +44 (0)1224 272090 Enquire Now Using an online form Social Media School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel Equipment Directory Business Development Procurement & Contracts Faculty directory KU Connect (KU Portal) Webmail (Office 365) Banner Student Registration ADERP – [Off Campus] ADERP – [On Campus] MFA Self-Service Future Students Prospective Bachelors Prospective Masters & PhD Undergraduate Admissions Postgraduate Admissions Scholarships College of Engineering and Physical Sciences College of Computing and Mathematical Sciences College of Medicine And Health Sciences Academic Calendar General Education Unit Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Cyber Security Academy Undergraduate Postgraduate Continuing Education Department Accreditation Body Museum Khazna – Institutional Repository University Research Council Research Offices R&D Facilities Research Centers Technology, Management & Innovation Research Groups & Labs Student Council Clubs and Association Student Events & Programs Getting Around Resident Life Career And Alumni Services Student Success Events Calendar Brand Guidelines Newsletters and Publications Exhibitions and Conferences Achievements & Rankings Provost Office Research & Development Office Ethics & Compliance Living in Abu Dhabi Partnerships and Initiatives Environment heath and safety campus Sustainability Organizational Chart ISO Certificates Khazna – Institutional Repository Civil Security Unit Research Projects Clubs & Associations Pre-Medicine Bridge Doctor Of Medicine (M.D.) MSc in Medical Physics About the Program The Master of Science in Medical Physics combines in-depth knowledge and practical experience to educate and train qualified medical physicists in the areas of diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and radiation protection. The program aims at fulfilling the needs of the country for competent medical physics practitioners. Students will utilize modelling, computer simulation and experimental techniques as tools to analyze and understand different phenomena and processes. Graduates of the MSc will have acquired the advanced level of knowledge and experience to assume a career in hospitals, in industry and government, as well as continuing their studies to the Doctorate level. To find out more about the scholarships offered by KU, please visit our scholarships page Program Educational Objectives The objectives of the MSc in Medical Physics program are to produce graduates who: Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders in their career. Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner. Further develop their knowledge and skills through graduate education and professional schools. Learning Outcomes MSc in Medical Physics graduates will be able to: Apply medical physics knowledge, including core medical physics concepts and topics relating to the methods and techniques of clinical practice and research for the prevention, diagnosis, and safe treatment of human disease. Solve medical physics problems individually and collaboratively involving the integration of knowledge including basic and applied physics, mathematics, biological and physics sciences; development of theoretical solutions; use of various concept representations, computational methods, simulations, and experimental tests. Demonstrate skills related to posing new questions and solving problems in research, clinical, and industrial settings, including problem solving, troubleshooting, experimental skills, coding and software use, data processing and analysis. Organize and communicate about scientific and technical concepts for different audiences and contexts using various and appropriate communication methods and modalities. Develop familiarity with basic workplace concepts, issues, practices, professional conduct, and life skills, including ethical conduct and actions that are required of medical physicists. Career Opportunities in Medical Physics: Medical Physics is an exciting and rapidly developing field, within which skilled professional are in high demand. Integrating physics, medicine and technology, medical physics is rich in opportunities for academic and clinical pursuit. KU’s master’s in medical physics program will offer career and research pathways for graduates in physical science, biophysics, biomedical engineering or equivalent, having substantial physics and mathematics components. The program will exploit student’s problem-solving abilities to critically evaluate and optimize the quality assurance of medical equipment. The medical physics field encompasses an array of rewarding professions within which skill-shortage currently exist such as Radiation Oncology Physics, Medical Imaging Physics, Nuclear Medicine Physics, Radiation Safety and Health Physics, regulatory divisions of non-hospital institutions, power generation corporations and R&D divisions of private companies. There is an immediate need for medical physicists in UAE due to the construction of new cancer treatment centers and expansion of existing radiation oncology and medical imaging facilities and services. The need is expected to grow significantly in future due to technological advancements in medical diagnostic and treatment machines. Similar demand and growth are expected worldwide.  A postgraduate qualification in medical physics is mandatory to become a certified practicing medical physicist in a developed country. Some medical physicists conduct scientific research to answer previously unanswered questions by developing new techniques, tools and devices whereas others can pursue graduate studies and build careers in academia and government institutions.  Many medical physicists are also involved in training future medical physicists, resident physicians (radiologists and radiation oncologists) and radiation/imaging technologists who operate various types of equipment used to perform diagnosis and treatment.  Many medical physicists work with consulting firms or as private consultants for hospitals, clinician, healthcare industry and government institutions to regulate their radiation equipment usage. For questions or additional information about the MSc in Medical Physics program, please contact: Phone: +971 2 312 4780 Email: [email protected]  Phone: +971 2 312 4698 Email: [email protected]  Overall Program Structure The MSc Medical Physics consists of a minimum 30 credit hours, distributed as follows: 21 credit hours of Program Core courses and 9 credit hours of master’s thesis. The components of the program are summarized in the table below: Program Component Credit Hours Program Core 21 Master’s Thesis 9 Program Requirements Students seeking the degree of MSc in Medical Physics must successfully complete 30 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. MSc in Medical Physics Program Courses MEPH  620 Radiation Biology and Research Methods and Ethics 3 MEPH  630 Radiological Physics and Radiation Protection 3 MEPH  640 Physics of Radiotherapy (with Lab) 3 MEPH  650   Physics of Diagnostic Imaging (with Lab) 4 MEPH  660 Non-Ionizing Radiation Imaging 2 MEPH  680 Physics of Nuclear Medicine (with Lab) 3 MEPH  600 Physiological Systems 3 MEPH 699 Master’s Thesis (minimum 9 credit hours) Students must complete a master’s thesis that involves creative, research-oriented work within the broad field of Medical Physics, under the direct supervision of a full-time medical physics faculty advisor and at least one other full-time faculty who acts as a co-advisor. The outcome of research should demonstrate the synthesis of information into knowledge in a form that may be used by others. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voice examination. Furthermore, the research should lead to publishable quality scholarly articles. Typical full-time and part-time study plans for the MSc Medical Physics program are shown below. Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 1 •         MEPH 630 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry + Laboratory •         MEPH 650 Physics of Diagnostic Imaging + Laboratory •         MEPH 620 Radiation Biology •         MDBS 602 Structural Organization of the Human Body + Laboratory •         MEPH 660 Non-ionizing Radiation Imaging •         MEPH 680 Physics of Nuclear Medicine + Laboratory •         MEPH 635 Research Methods and Ethics Year 2 •         MEPH 640 Physics of Radiotherapy + Laboratory •         MEPH 670 Health Physics and Radiation Protection •         MEPH 665 Clinical Rotations •         MEPH 699 Medical Physics Master’s Thesis Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 1 •         MEPH 630 Radiation Physics and Dosimetry + Laboratory •    MEPH 620 Radiation Biology •         MDBS 602 Structural Organization of the Human Body + Laboratory •         MEPH 635 Research Methods and Ethics Year 2 •         MEPH 650 Physics of Diagnostic Imaging + Laboratory •         MEPH 640 Physics of Radiotherapy + Laboratory •         MEPH 680 Physics of Nuclear Medicine + Laboratory •         MEPH 660 Non-ionizing Radiation Imaging Year 3 •     MEPH 665 Clinical Rotations •         MEPH 670 Health Physics and Radiation Protection •     MEPH 699 Medical Physics Master’s Thesis Year 4 •   MEPH 699 Medical Physics Master’s Thesis Applicants seeking admission to a Master’s degree program at Khalifa University must meet the following minimum criteria in order for the application to be considered: Minimum level of English proficiency in the form of an iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or an EmSAT English score of 1550; Minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for all programs, with the exception of Master of Engineering in Health, Safety and Environment Engineering and the Master of Arts in International and Civil Security, where a minimum threshold is not set. Applicants for all programs should attempt all three sections of the GRE. Statement of Purpose (500 – 1,000 words) Minimum of two referee recommendations Admission interview In addition to the above requirements, applicants to the Master’s in Medical Physics program must meet the following requirements: Completed BSc degree in Physics (or equivalent) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 (75%), or equivalent, from an accredited institution. Students with Bachelor’s degrees from other branches of science or engineering should take deficiency courses in physics (including Modern Physics, Quantum Physics and Instrumentation Physics) and Math (including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Statistics). Interested students from majors other than physics should complete all required physics and math courses before applying for admission Students must consult with their respective advisors on the courses that they will enroll in, the required pre-requisites, and the thesis topic selection. Full-time graduate students must register for 9 to 12 credits, including thesis credits, during a regular semester (Fall and Spring) and a maximum of 6 credits during a Summer term. In the case of part-time students, the credit load is normally 6 credits during a regular semester as well as the summer term. Students can only register for thesis credits after successfully completing a minimum of 9 credits of the core courses of the master’s program they are enrolled in. It is to be noted that the minimum pass grade for graduate courses is a “C” letter grade. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog to learn about the graduate programs, the grading system, graduation requirements, and other pertinent matters. 100 Best colleges for Medical Physics in the United States Updated: February 29, 2024 Art & Design Computer Science Engineering Environmental Science Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Mathematics Below is a list of best universities in the United States ranked based on their research performance in Medical Physics. A graph of 3.33M citations received by 122K academic papers made by 211 universities in the United States was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores. We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website. 1. Harvard University For Medical Physics 2. Stanford University 3. Johns Hopkins University 4. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 5. University of California - San Francisco 6. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 7. University of Washington - Seattle 8. University of Pennsylvania 9. University of California - Los Angeles 10. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 11. University of Wisconsin - Madison 12. University of Chicago 13. Yale University 14. Emory University 15. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 16. Cornell University 17. Washington University in St Louis 18. Columbia University 19. University of Pittsburgh 20. University of Alabama at Birmingham 21. University of Southern California 22. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 23. University of Florida 24. University of Maryland, Baltimore 25. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 26. New York University 27. University of Iowa 28. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 29. Northwestern University 30. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis 31. Oregon Health & Science University 32. Duke University 33. University of California-San Diego 34. Vanderbilt University 35. Georgetown University 36. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 37. University of Virginia 38. University of Utah 39. Case Western Reserve University 40. University of California - Davis 41. Baylor College of Medicine 42. Medical College of Wisconsin 43. University of Illinois at Chicago 44. Medical University of South Carolina 45. Boston University 46. University of Arizona 47. Ohio State University 48. Wake Forest University 49. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 50. Thomas Jefferson University 51. Wayne State University 52. University of Miami 53. Brown University 54. University of Cincinnati 55. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 56. Providence College 57. Florida College 58. University of California - Irvine 59. University of Kentucky 60. Tufts University 61. Virginia Commonwealth University 62. University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester 63. University of Rochester 64. Pennsylvania State University 65. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 66. University of New Mexico 67. Dartmouth College 68. Rutgers University - New Brunswick 69. University at Buffalo 70. University of Baltimore 71. Seattle University 72. University of South Florida 73. University of Tennessee Health Science Center 74. University of Louisville 75. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 76. George Washington University 77. University of Nebraska Medical Center 78. University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign 79. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 80. University of Missouri - Columbia 81. Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine 82. University of Texas Medical Branch 83. Loma Linda University 84. Drexel University 85. Upstate Medical University 86. University of Tennessee - Knoxville 87. Michigan State University 88. University of Vermont 89. Saint Louis University 90. Georgia Institute of Technology 91. Augusta University 92. University of California - Berkeley 93. Tulane University of Louisiana 94. NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia 95. rensselaer polytechnic institute. 96. Temple University 97. University of Texas at Austin 98. Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel 99. Texas A&M University - College Station 100. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College The best cities to study Medical Physics in the United States based on the number of universities and their ranks are Cambridge , Stanford , Baltimore , and Houston . Physics subfields in the United States Research subject Medical Radiation Physics Medical Radiation Physics is a vast and complex translational research topic that deals with radiation physics applied to medicine and biology for medical radiation imaging and radiation therapy. The research areas at the Medical Radiation Physics division span over the beneficial and the detrimental effects of radiation, covering several actual topics in the field of radiation applied to medicine, including diagnostics and radiation therapy, as well as in radiation protection. Related research subject On this page Researchers Research group. Research projects Dosimetric approaches for protection of people in large-scale nuclear emergencies Multi-factorial patient selection for proton radiotherapy – modelling, software development and clinical applications. A personalized radiotherapy strategy, making use of the tumour functional information, which aims at administering a more aggressive treatment in the areas of the tumour more resistant to radiation. Stereotactic radiotherapy is a highly successful radiotherapy modality for specific types of cancer involving the delivery of the treatment in one (radiosurgery) or very few sessions. Mehdi Astaraki wins prestigious international challenge on image segmentation for radiation therapy The rapid growth of deep learning-based methods has led to the development of a large number of unprecedented solutions for a variety of applications including in medicine. However, before the clinical application of such methods, their performance must be evaluated and validated extensively and objectively. Special investment in training for hospital physicists The government is making a special investment in the training of medical physicists, of which Medical Radiation Physics at Fysikum is one of the four educational sites in Sweden. Today, the management consists of three women: Iuliana Toma-Dasu, Emely Kjellsson Lindblom and Marta Lazzeroni. Medical Radiation Physics is a broad and complex field of research in which radiation physics is applied to medicine and biology.
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MSc Medical Physics  or Master of Science in Medical Physics is a postgraduate course. Medical physics is an applied area of physics concerned with the application of physics principles and methodologies to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease, as well as the design and development of treatment equipment. A Qualified Medical Physicist is qualified to work independently in one or more medical physics subfields (tracks). The Medical Physics course lasts two years, and the syllabus is divided into four semesters. The Master's degree program in Medical Physics is job-oriented, and successful completion offers up several professional opportunities for students.

MSc Medical Physics Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed their B.Sc degree with Physics as one of the subjects / B.Sc in Mathematics and Chemistry or triple major with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry / B.Sc in Applied Science with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MSc Medical Physics Syllabus

Syllabus of Medical Physics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MSc Medical Physics Colleges

• Anna University - Chennai , Chennai
• Bharathiar University , Coimbatore
• Saveetha Medical College , Chennai
• Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram - Trivandrum Medical College , Thiruvananthapuram

MSc Medical Physics Course Suitability

• They should be able to use reasoning abilities to develop logical arguments, use analytical skills, and comprehend difficult situations.
• They should have hands-on experience. By designing, performing, and reporting experiments, using technical equipment, and paying attention to detail, you will gain practical skills.
• Problem-solving is another ability that provides you with a pragmatic and analytical approach to problem-solving. You break projects down into their simple pieces and utilize your imagination and ingenuity to attempt novel methods to solve difficult challenges.
• Candidates must be able to interact effectively with patients, technical and administrative personnel, and other healthcare professionals.

How is the MSc Medical Physics Course Beneficial?

• The Master's degree program is advantageous for training workers in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, and radiation protection. They will have the fundamental knowledge to perform the tasks of a Medical Physicist at a hospital and to give chances for research related to physics applied to medicine.
• The Master's degree in Medical Physics provides a solid foundation for additional studies, such as a Ph.D. in research.
• In hospitals, giving scientific and technological skills and doing research with physicians.
• Working as a research assistant at universities, teaching and conducting research, typically leading to higher degrees such as a Ph.D.
• Working as a research and development scientist in the medical equipment sector.

MSc Medical Physics Employment Areas

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing Companies
• Nuclear Medicine Companies
• Private Hospitals
• Research & Development Laboratories
• Scientific and Medical Writing
• Universities & Research Organisations

MSc Medical Physics Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Area Business Manager
• Lecturer/Professor
• Medical Physicist
• Physiotherapist
• Product Specialist
• Regional Sales Manager
• Senior Resident/Demonstrator
• Trainee Medical Representative

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Ten new faculty will join the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis for the 2024-25 academic year, including six tenured/tenure-track faculty members and three lecturers.

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MS, computer science, Stanford University, 2016 BS, physics, Stanford University, 2015

Ilan Goodman joins the Department of Computer Science & Engineering as a lecturer Sept.1, 2024. Most recently, Goodman was a machine learning engineer at Meta Platforms Inc. Previously, Goodman was an engineer at Robinhood Markets Inc., the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Facebook.

At Stanford, Goodman was a teaching assistant in various classes, including Data Structures, Introduction to Probability for Computer Scientists, Programming Abstractions, and Design and Analysis of Algorithms. Among his honors and awards is a Centennial Teaching Assistant Award for outstanding teaching assistants from Stanford University in 2016. Independently, he wrote a neural network to teach a computer to compose music and developed new techniques for understanding the strength of college football teams from the season’s competitive graph. He also is an accomplished musician.

Michael Hall, lecturer

PhD, computer engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, 2015 MS, electrical engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2007 BS, computer engineering, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2006 

Michael Hall joins the departments of computer science & engineering and electrical & systems engineering as a lecturer Sept. 1. Most recently, Hall has been an adjunct instructor for CSE 132, Introduction to Computer Engineering, and CSE 560M in McKelvey Engineering. In addition, Hall has been a software engineer for OpenVault since 2021. Previously, Hall was a hardware engineer with VelociData. His experience spans reconfigurable logic, integrated circuit and PCB design, networking, software engineering, parallel programming, optimization and data science.

Gregory Kehne, assistant professor

PhD, computer science, Harvard University, 2023 BA, mathematics, Williams College, 2016

Gregory Kehne joins the Department of Computer Science & Engineering Aug. 1, 2024, from the University of Texas at Austin, where he has been a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computer Science. He studies online and approximation algorithms, computational social choice, and algorithms for the study and improvement of collective decision-making. Previously, he was a doctoral student at Harvard University in the EconCS Group, which pursues research, both theoretical and experimental, on artificial intelligence and algorithms for social and economic impact, and at Carnegie Mellon University in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. He has been an author of numerous papers and has given a variety of talks.

Qinghua Liu, assistant professor

PhD, electrical and computer engineering, Princeton University, 2024 BE, electrical engineering and BS, mathematics, Tsinghua University, 2018 

Qinghua Liu will join the Department of Computer Science at Washington University in St. Louis in 2025. He is a postdoctoral researcher at Microsoft Research in New York. He has also spent time at DeepMind in London and the Simons Institute.

Liu studies machine learning for decision-making. His past research encompasses a wide range of areas within reinforcement learning, including multi-agent reinforcement learning, partially observable reinforcement learning, and reinforcement learning with large state spaces. He is particularly interested in reinforcement learning from human feedback and the development of foundation models for decision-making. His work has been recognized with the Princeton SEAS Award and a Best Paper Award at the ICLR 2022 MARL workshop.

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Hong Hu, assistant professor

PhD, engineering and applied sciences, Harvard University, 2021 BS, automation, Tsinghua University, 2015

Hong Hu will join the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering as an assistant professor in fall 2024. 

Hu is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Statistics at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned a doctorate in Engineering and Applied Sciences from Harvard University in 2021 and a bachelor’s degree in automation from Tsinghua University in 2015.

Hu’s research interests lie in the field of signal processing, statistics and machine learning, with a particular focus on developing theoretical underpinnings for algorithms that process high-dimensional data. His work aims to facilitate systematic and refined designs of information processing algorithms in real applications.

Hu will also have an appointment in the  Department of Statistics and Data Science  in Arts & Sciences.

Janet Sorrells, assistant professor

PhD and MS, bioengineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2024 and 2020, respectively BS, biomedical engineering, University of Rochester, 2018

Janet Sorrells will join the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering as an assistant professor in August 2024.

Sorrells is expected to earn a doctorate in bioengineering in July from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also earned a master’s degree in bioengineering in 2020. She earned a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from the University of Rochester in 2018.

Sorrells works in the Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory with Stephen Boppart, professor and Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UIUC. Her doctoral thesis focuses on various hardware and software improvements for label-free nonlinear optical microscopy to enable faster and higher-throughput imaging. Part of the work has been developing the SPEED (Single- and multi-photon PEak Event Detection) algorithm to enable the fastest-ever single-detector photon counting in fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, for which she received the 2023 Illinois Innovation Award. She also is a member of the Center for Optical Molecular Imaging (COMI), a collaboration between the Biophotonics Imaging Lab and GSK, where she contributes to nonlinear optical microscopy system development. 

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Fanwei Kong , a ssistant professor

PhD, mechanical engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2022 BSc, biomedical engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016

Fanwei Kong plans to join McKelvey Engineering in January 2025 from Stanford University, where she has been a postdoctoral scholar since 2022. Her research interests lie at the intersection of AI, medical computer vision and computational modeling of the heart. Her research has focused on developing machine learning and computational methods to create digital twins of patients’ hearts to enable personalized treatment planning, outcome predictions and early risk detection for cardiovascular diseases.

In addition to academic research, Kong worked as an algorithm consultant for EnChannel Medical Inc., a medical device startup company for treating atrial fibrillation. She also completed an internship in computer vision and medical imaging research with Intuitive Surgical. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications, won first place at the ASME-BED/SB3C Student Paper Competition, and was selected as a Rising Star in Mechanical Engineering in 2022 by Stanford University.

Francisco Lagunas Vargas, assistant professor

Francisco Lagunas Vargas will join the McKelvey School of Engineering as an assistant professor in June 2025 from Argonne National Laboratory, where he is a postdoctoral appointee. At Argonne, he conducts research on renewable energy materials and next-generation ionic sensors. His expertise lies in utilizing advanced Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopes (STEM) to investigate materials at angstrom scales.

At Washington University, Lagunas Vargas plans to develop an atomic-scale understanding of materials' electrochemical, catalytic and structural properties. His work aims to elucidate how these properties can be harnessed and optimized for various engineering applications, specifically by observing their real-time nanoscale interactions. 

While a doctoral student at the University of Illinois Chicago, he received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Dissertation Award, Access to Excellence Fellowship and James Kouvel Fellowship. His dissertation work advanced the use of low-temperature (100 K) STEM to analyze the atomic structure of novel, highly delicate 2D and 1D materials. Lagunas Vargas’ arrival will coincide with the acquisition of the state-of-the-art, sub-angstrom resolution STEM by the Institute of Material Science and Engineering.

Afaque Manzoor, senior lecturer

PhD, mechatronics engineering, Jeju National University, 2021 ME, power engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, 2018 BE, electrical engineering, Sukkur IBA University

Afaque Manzoor will join McKelvey Engineering as a senior lecturer in August 2024 from Sukkur IBA University in Pakistan, where he has been an assistant professor of electrical engineering since 2021. He heads the Advanced Micro Mechatronics and Energy Lab, where he and lab members use theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches to tackle challenges in emerging electronics, robotics, energy storage and harvesting, and health care. Manzoor’s research focuses on soft materials and soft robotics, flexible and wearable electronics, energy storage and harvesting, and 3D and 4D printing of multifunctional materials. He focuses on the design, modeling and fabrication of soft bioinspired robots and flexible sensors using innovative fabrication techniques. He serves as academic editor of the Journal of Robotics and of the Journal of Sensors and is an editorial board member of AI, Computer Science and Robotics Technology. 

Sara Roccabianca , associate professor

PhD, engineering, civil and mechanical structural systems, University of Trento, 2011 BS, MS, civil engineering, University of Trento, 2004 and 2007, respectively

Sara Roccabianca plans to join McKelvey Engineering as an associate professor in August 2024 from Michigan State University, where she has been on the faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering since 2014, most recently as associate professor. Previously, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Roccabianca’s research is in bladder and cardiovascular biomechanics, extracellular matrix remodeling, growth and remodeling, collagen and elastin, and constitutive modeling. Her research is funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, as well as Michigan State University. She has been a co-author of 27 peer-reviewed journal articles and more than 60 conference papers. Through her research, she has collaborated with colleagues in various engineering fields as well as in pharmacology and toxicology, chemistry, physiology and urology. She serves as a reviewer for various scientific journals and has been a guest editor for ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. She also has been involved in community outreach activities aimed to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in engineering, including activities to bring girls and young women into engineering.

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Study reveals birth month impact on soccer careers

by University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

What do soccer players Jamal Musiala, Arda Guler and Cristiano Ronaldo have in common? Not only are they shining for their respective nations in Germany; they were each born in February. Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have found that this is not a coincidence.

A research project at the University of Strathclyde, headed by MSc Applied Economics student Aidan Rooney and Dr. Markus Gehrsitz, has discovered strong evidence of a relative age effect at this summer's European soccer tournament.

This phenomenon, also observed in education and various other sports, refers to the overrepresentation of individuals born earlier in a cohort.

The study found that there are almost twice as many January-born players as there are December-born players in the squads, even though both months have similar birth rates. Generally, there is a clear drop-off in the representation of later-born players relative to those born in the first few calendar months of the year.

Age advantage

Researchers call this phenomenon the "relative age effect." Because most soccer confederations use 1st January as an eligibility date for their youth squads, January-born players are almost one year older than December-born players of the same cohort. Their initial age advantage may well translate into a better chance of being selected for their national youth squads.

The Strathclyde researchers confirm that the relative age effect is indeed more pronounced at the youth level. Their analysis of Under-17s squads from European championships earlier this year revealed that there were over four times as many players born between January and March as between October and December. Under-17 champions Italy is a case in point; its 20-man squad featured 11 players born in the first quarter of the year and only one December-born player.

Lead Researcher Aidan Rooney explains, "One year might not seem a large difference, but at the youth level it may mean that January-born players have experienced almost 10% more playing time than December-born players."

However, the initial advantage seems to flatline eventually. The study investigated the correlation between birth month and player market value—a proxy for player performance and quality. Among players, birth month was not a significant predictor of market value.

Dr. Gehrsitz said, "The age advantage is huge at the youth level and an early birth-month still substantially increases the odds of making a national squad at the adult level. But once a player reaches that level, other factors determine whether they become a superstar."

Key influence

Debate surrounds exactly how birth month influences a player's chances of selection. Physical development appears a key influence and the study's findings support this channel. Previous research also points to psychological factors, social skills, and playing experience.

One should also be careful not to generalize. What is true on average need not be true in individual cases. Indeed, Kylian Mbappe (December), Pedri (November) and Ilkay Gundogan (October) are each world-class in their own right and among the best players in Europe, despite being born in the latter months of the year.

Whatever the mechanism, an early birth month still helps prospects get a foot on the career ladder. An earlier-born youth player within a given age group may be more likely to stand out owing to their likely greater height, strength and physical, mental and emotional maturation. As such, more coaching opportunities may be presented to them, boosting their chances of becoming professionals and leading to the skewed distribution we see in the professional game.

In their professional careers, particularly at international tournaments, attributes like height become less distinctive, blending them into the broader competitive field.

At what can be considered the pinnacle of the sport athleticism is a given. True elite status then requires distinguishing factors like exceptional skill, remarkable speed, or a consistent ability to score.

Standing out

Aidan Rooney said, "Our findings are really interesting and, while initially surprising, make a lot of sense and paint quite a clear picture of the role that birth month plays in all of this.

"The essence is this: being born early in the year significantly enhances a young player's chances of standing out within their age group and being picked up, boosting their chances of turning professional and possibly getting picked for their national team further down the line.

"However, these advantages only go so far. At the elite level, success depends on a variety of other, more important factors. Hence, it is not the case that the best players are the early-born ones."

The study will be submitted for publication and peer review in the autumn.

Provided by University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

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