The M.S. degree with specialization in Medical Physics is a program designed for individuals who seek the M.S. degree and wish to be educated in clinical medical physics.  The program objective is to provide clinical and research training in Medical Physics, and provide opportunities for the student to prepare for a professional career in a clinical environment, a clinical support research laboratory, or a clinical support industry.  The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) and provides preparation for board certification.  The program curriculum is designed to educate the student in the areas of therapy, imaging, and safety related to both ionizing and non-ioning radiation. The area of therapy includes radiotherapy and hyperthermia; the area of imaging includes both nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology; the area of safety includes radiation protection from ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. It is expected that the program be completed within 24 months. Program requirements include both core and elective coursework, clinical rotations, and a research thesis.  It is also expected that the student draft a publication-quality journal article based on the thesis.

Prerequisites: A bachelor's degree in physics or a bachelor's degree in basic science or engineering with an established physics background. This may be exemplified by completion of upper-level courses in the following areas: atomic and nuclear physics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, classical mechanism, and thermodynamics.  Curriculum requirements are calculus, differential equations, and one year of chemistry; one year of biology would be beneficial.  Applicants are expected to have a grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 on all upper division junior, senior, and graduate level work taken previously (particularly in the prerequisite areas). Completion of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations is required; completion of the specialty test in physics is optional, but could be of benefit to the applicant.  Foreign nationals whose native language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactorily completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).