Medical Physics MS

The medical physics graduate program leads to an MS and/or PhD degree, through the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in association with the Department of Radiology. The program’s goal is to provide a sound academic foundation and practical experience for those planning to pursue a career in research, teaching or clinical medical physics, in either of the sub-specialty areas of medical imaging physics, therapeutic radiation physics, or nuclear medicine physics. Graduates are prepared for careers in these subspecialties or the continuation of their education in a postgraduate or residency program.

Required Core (13 credits)

MDY 504LEC - Physics of Med Imaging 1 Credits: 3
MDY 506LEC - Physics of Med Imaging 2 Credits: 3
MDY 508LEC - Med Imag Anat/Physiol Credits: 3
MDY 600TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 12
MDY 610LEC - Professionalism and Ethics in Medical Physics Credits: 1
NMD 527LEC - Radiation Biology Credits: 2

Required Specialty Courses (9 credits)

MDY 547LEC - Radtherapy Medphysics 1 Credits: 3
MDY 566LEC - Med Phys Img Problems Credits: 3
MDY 571LEC - Nucmed Imaging 1 Credits: 3

Required Seminars & Practicum (8 credits)

MDY 605SEM - Med Physics Seminar 1 Credits: 1
MDY 606SEM - Med Physics Seminar Credits: 1
MDY 607LAB - Med Physics Practicum 1 Credits: 1 - 6
MDY 608SEM - Med Physics Practicum 2 Credits: 1 - 6

Electives & Culminating Experience (6 credits)

Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 36 minimum total credit hours.

Select appropriate number of credits, not previously taken, in consultation with advisor:

(SD = Specialty Didactic Course)

MAE 578LEC - Cardiovascular Biomechans Credits: 3
MDY 522LEC - Image Formation & Processing Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 550LEC - Radtherapy Medphysics 2 Credits: 3
MDY 560LEC - Adv. Rad. Therapy Phys Credits: 3
MDY 575LEC - Adv Diag Med Imag Physics Credits: 3
MDY 600TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 12
RPG 542LEC - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (1-8 credits)

MDY 682LAB - Research Credits: 1 - 19

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) An understanding of the role of patient safety in the clinical practice of medical physics;

2) An understanding of the physics, mathematics and other physical science required for a career in medical physics;

3) An understanding of how research and inquiry lead to the creation of new knowledge;

4) The ability to critically evaluate research and scholarship in medical physics;

5) The competent use of research to pose new questions and to solve problems in research and clinical settings;

6) The communication and interpersonal skills that are necessary to function in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment;

7) The professional attributes and the ethical conduct and actions that are required of medical physicists;

8) A valuing of career-long continuing education to keep scientific knowledge and skills current.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).