Medical Physics MS

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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 (12 credits)

MDY 504LEC - Physics of Med Imaging 1 Credits: 3
NMD 527LEC - Radiation Biology Credits: 2
MDY 506LEC - Physics of Med Imaging 2 Credits: 3
MDY 610LEC - Professionalism and Ethics in Medical Physics Credits: 1
MDY 508LEC - Med Imag Anat/Physiol Credits: 3
or
RPG 542LEC - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Credits: 3

Required Seminars (4 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 (20 credits)

Electives (12-19 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

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

(SD = Specialty Didactic Course)

BE 562LEC - Engineering Principles of Computed Tomography Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 522LEC - Image Formation & Processing Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 523LEC - Image Processing 2 Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 547LEC - Radtherapy Medphysics 1 Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 550LEC - Radtherapy Medphysics 2 Credits: 3
MDY 560LEC - Advanced Radiation Therapy Physics Credits: 3
MDY 566LEC - Med Phys Img Problems Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 571LEC - Nucmed Imaging 1 Credits: 3 (SD)
MDY 572LEC - Advnucmed Emission Imag Credits: 3
MDY 575LEC - Adv Diag Med Imag Physics Credits: 3
MAE 578LEC - Cardiovascular Biomechans Credits: 3
MDY 600TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 12
MDY 682LAB - Research Credits: 1 - 19
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

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$85

Admission Test **

GRE

Program Contact

Christopher Root
955 Main St., Room 6136
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: cproot@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-6942

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.