Medical Physics - M.S.

The M.S. in Medical Physics program will provide training for individuals interested in pursuing a career in Medical Physics. The 43 hour Master's program will provide didactic training in the fundamentals of medical and health physics, radiobiology, radiological physics and radiation dosimetry, nuclear medicine, medical imaging, as well as research (Thesis required) and clinical experience (clinical rotations in local hospitals) to provide the experience needed by practicing medical physicists.

M.S., Medical Physics Degree requirements (43-46 credits)

Thesis Option (43 Credits)

Required Core courses:
PHY 565Radiation Biophysics3
PHY 566Physics of Medical Imaging I3
PHY 567Physics of Medical Imaging II3
PHY 531Quantum Mechanics3
PHY 553Computational Physics3
PHY 561Nuclear Physics3
PHY 562Nuclear Instruments And Methods2
PHY 661Physics of Radiation Therapy3
PHY 662Radiation Dosimetry and Protection3
PHY 792Medical Physics Seminar2
PHY 797Directed Independent Research3
PHY 798Medical Physics Clinical Rotation3
Thesis Track
PHY 799Master's Thesis (or PHY 500-level or above)6
PHY 793Directed Independent Readings3
or PHY 795 Directed Independent Study
or PHY 797 Directed Independent Research
Comprehensive Exam - all students must pass all sections of the three-part exam
Total Credits43

Non-Thesis Option (46 Credits) 

Required Core courses:
PHY 531Quantum Mechanics3
PHY 553Computational Physics3
PHY 561Nuclear Physics3
PHY 562Nuclear Instruments And Methods2
PHY 565Radiation Biophysics3
PHY 566Physics of Medical Imaging I3
PHY 567Physics of Medical Imaging II3
PHY 661Physics of Radiation Therapy3
PHY 662Radiation Dosimetry and Protection3
PHY 792Medical Physics Seminar2
PHY 797Directed Independent Research3
PHY 798Medical Physics Clinical Rotation3
Non-Thesis Track
Electives:12
Course electives may be selected with the consent of the advisor. These courses may come from the areas of mathematics/computer science, chemistry, biology, or other related field.
Comprehensive Exam - all students must pass all sections of the three-part exam
Total Credits46