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Apr 27, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog
Medical Physics PhD
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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.
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PhD Program Requirements
Credit Hours
A total of at least 72 credit hours are required for the PhD degree. Of this total, at least 30 credit hours must be earned in formal didactic coursework (including letter-graded Independent Study), as well as including 4 credit hours in Seminar plus at least 2 credit hours Medical Physics Practicum (at least 1 in each of imaging and therapy physics); excluded are Research, Thesis Guidance, Supervised Teaching, and (unless receiving a priori approval under special circumstances) pass/fail Independent Study courses. Where appropriate, didactic course credits may be transferred from other graduate programs.
Course Requirements and Sample Schedule
The following courses, where graded, must be successfully completed with the achievement of a grade of B or better.
Required of all students in the Medical Physics Program:
Therapeutic Radiation Physics
Other Electives
The following courses may be used as elective upon approval by the advisor:
Sample Course Schedule
Doctoral Requirements: 72 total credits plus thesis
72 Credits: 21 didactic + 3 additional didactic in specialty + 4 (min) MP Seminar + 2 (min) MP Practicum
+ Additional credits can include Research and Thesis Preparation
Seminar
Doctoral students are required to register for credit in Seminar for at least 4 semesters. In addition, attendance at the Medical Physics Program seminar series is expected of all students throughout the duration of their graduate programs. During this period, each student is expected to present at least one seminar.
Total Credit Hours: 72
3.0 Degree GPA required
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
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.
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