Medical Physics

Course Curriculum

Core Curriculum
Core Courses (40 credits required)

1. Radiation Dosimetry (4 credits)
2. Radiation Biology (3 credits)
3. Physics of Diagnostic Radiology (3 credits)
4. Physics of Nuclear Medicine (3 credits)
5. Physics of Radiation Oncology I (3 credits)
6. Physics of Radiation Oncology II (3 credits)
7. Radiological Instrumentation (2 credits)
8. Health Physics and Radiation Safety (3 credits)
9. Computer Systems in Medicine (2 credits)
10. Medical and Professional Ethics (1 credit)
11. Mathematical Methods (3 credits)
12. Advanced Mathematical Methods (2 credits)
13. Seminars* (1 credit)
14. Clinical Internship (4 credits)

*Required each of the four semesters

Elective Courses (9 credits required)

1. Physics of Brachytherapy (3 credits)
2. Physics of Nuclear Oncology (3 credits)
3. Physics of Proton Therapy (2 credits)
4. Medical Dosimetry Lab (1 credit)
5. Advanced Diagnostic Radiology (2 credits)
6. Advanced Radiation Biology (2 credits)
7. Shielding Design (2 credits)
8. Independent Study of Medical Physics (1-4 credits)