Division of Medical Physics

Medical Physics: Philosophy

The Division of Medical Physics offers two programs of study and clinical research leading to graduate degrees: Master of Science with a major in radiological sciences or Doctor of Philosophy with medical physics as the area of interest. The faculty members of the division are active in theoretical and experimental research in medical physics and its clinical applications. The faculty’s diverse interests allow the division to offer a program that can satisfy students’ interests and needs in several areas of medical physics:

Dosimetry
Imaging applied to medicine
Radiation sources
Physics of radiation oncology
Physics of diagnostic radiology
Physics of nuclear medicine
Radiation protection

The counterpart Department of Medical Physics in The College of Health Sciences offers a Medical Physics Residency Program. The primary purpose of this postdoctoral training program is to provide specialized research, instruction and clinical training in cancer radiation treatment-related areas of medical physics.

Note For the Current Academic Year

Admission of students to the PhD program in any given year is contingent on a number of factors, including availability of necessary resources, such as faculty, space and equipment, and the level of interest expressed in the applicant pool. The program’s leadership has assessed these and other factors and has concluded that no new students will be admitted for the current academic year. Questions about the program and its future plans should be directed to the program director.