University of Miami, College of Engineering MS in Medical Physics
University of Miami, College of Engineering

University of Miami, College of Engineering

MS in Medical Physics

Coral Gables, USA

MSc

2 semesters

English

Full time

USD 2,530 / per credit

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The MS in Medical Physics program offers advanced education in the application of physics to medicine. Students will engage in a curriculum that includes radiation physics, medical imaging, and treatment planning. This program prepares graduates for careers in healthcare institutions, research, and academia, emphasizing practical experience in clinical settings.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of the program can pursue various roles, including medical physicist, radiation safety officer, and clinical researcher. Opportunities exist in hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and research organizations, where they ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical technologies.

The medical physics graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP). The program, serving both MS and PhD degrees, ensures that the students receive adequate didactic and clinical training to continue in education and research, enter clinical physics residencies, or begin working as medical physicists in radiation therapy and diagnostic radiology departments. MS students are trained with an emphasis on developing skills necessary for clinical medical physicists.

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