Master of Science in Physics - Biomedical Physics Curriculum
Pavia, Italy
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
14 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1st call dedicated to EU and NON-EU applicants
** students may be eligible to apply for a flat rate or to tuition fees calculated according to their family income
Key Summary
The Master’s degree in Physical Sciences – Biomedical Physics is a track (curriculum) of the Master’s degree program in Physical Sciences offered by the University of Pavia. This Master’s Degree Program is entirely taught in the English language.
To attend this Master’s Degree Program, a solid knowledge of Modern Physics and its theoretical, experimental and application-oriented aspects is required, together with a solid mastery of the scientific method of investigation. It is also necessary to possess an in-depth knowledge of measuring instruments and data analysis techniques, as well as the necessary knowledge of mathematical and IT support tools.
The Master’s degree in Physical Sciences – Biomedical physics curriculum provides physical, biological and radiobiological knowledge, calculation tools, physical techniques, and skills on instrumentation and mathematical methods also used in hospitals and the medical industry.
The program focuses on basic and applied research in fields such as: medical diagnostics (for example with the development of imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance, PET, SPECT and CT, or sensors for monitoring vital signs or therapies through measurement of suitable biomarkers); clinical therapy (for example with the study and development of advanced radiotherapy techniques, such as hadrontherapy, neutron capture therapy and oncological hyperthermia); dosimetry and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation protection.
First Year
48 elective ECTS (CFU) to be selected during the two years of the degree course (between 6 and 48 CFU)
- Artificial Intelligence For Experimental And Applied Physics
- Computational Methods In Physics
- Introduction To Ionizing Radiation Protection
- Laboratory Of Ionizing Radiations
- Medical Diagnostic Techniques With Ionizing Radiations
- Particle Accelerators And Nuclear Reactors
- Particle Detectors
- Particle Physics
- Physics Of Innovative Oncological Therapy Techniques
- Physics Of Ionizing Radiations
- Physics Of Medical Imaging
- Quantum Electrodynamics
- Radioactivity
- Rheology And Diagnostic Techniques: Theory And Practice
- Simulations In Experimental And Applied Physics
- Statistical Methods In Physics
12 elective ECTS (CFU) to be selected during the two years of the degree course (between 6 and 12 CFU)
- Bioinformatics
- General Biology, Anatomy And Human Physiology
- Machine Learning
- MRI Physics For Neuroscience
- Radiation Biophysics And Radiobiology
12 Elective ECTS to be selected among the entire available academic offer of the university. The degree programme recommends: (between 6 and 12 CFU)
- Agile Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Italian Language For Foreign Students
- Startup E Open Innovation
- Presentation Making
Second Year
- Other Activities
- Degree Thesis Training - 1
- Final Exam
48 elective ECTS (CFU) to be selected during the two years of the degree course (between 6 and 48 CFU)
- Artificial Intelligence For Experimental And Applied Physics
- Computational Methods In Physics
- Introduction To Ionizing Radiation Protection
- Laboratory Of Ionizing Radiations
- Medical Diagnostic Techniques With Ionizing Radiations
- Particle Accelerators And Nuclear Reactors
- Particle Detectors
- Particle Physics
- Physics Of Innovative Oncological Therapy Techniques
- Physics Of Ionizing Radiations
- Physics Of Medical Imaging
- Quantum Electrodynamics
- Radioactivity
- Rheology And Diagnostic Techniques: Theory And Practice
- Simulations In Experimental And Applied Physics
- Statistical Methods In Physics
12 elective ECTS (CFU) to be selected during the two years of the degree course (between 6 and 12 CFU)
- Bioinformatics
- General Biology, Anatomy And Human Physiology
- Machine Learning
- MRI Physics For Neuroscience
- Radiation Biophysics And Radiobiology
12 Elective ECTS to be selected among the entire available academic offer of the university. The degree programme recommends: (between 6 and 12 CFU)
- Agile Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Italian Language For Foreign Students
- Startup E Open Innovation
- Presentation Making
The Biomedical Physics curriculum is structured with the aim of providing theoretical and experimental foundations and tools for inclusion in multidisciplinary research groups in universities, research institutions and companies dealing with biomedical and industrial applications.
It provides solid foundations both to those who want to continue with PhD programs or specialization in Medical Physics, and to those who are interested in working as Radiation Protection Experts and/or with the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations in industry.