M.S. in Medical Physics Program

Typical Academic Plan
Begin Fall 2008 (even years)

Year 1, Semester 1, Fall 2008

(3) Mathematics for Medical Physics
(3) Introduction to Medical Physics I: Basic Interactions
(3) Electronics for Medical Physicists
(2) Radiation Biology
(1) Medical Physics Seminar
(1) The Ethical Dimensions of the Biomedical Sciences

Year 1, Semester 2, Spring 2009

(3) Radiation Detection, Instrumentation, and Data Analysis
(3) Introduction to Medical Physics II: Medical Imaging
(3) Introduction to Medical Physics III: Therapy
(3) Introduction to Medical Physics IV: Nuclear Medicine
(1) Medical Physics Seminar

***Deadline for Formation of Advisory Committee***

Year 1, Semester 3, Summer 2009

(3) Introduction to Radiation Protection
(X) Electives
(3-6) Special Projects (Research)
(0) Short Courses

Year 2, Semester 4, Fall 2009

(2) Anatomy and Oncology for Medical Physicists
(1) Medical Physics Seminar
(4) Clinical Rotation I (or Spring)
(2-6) Special Projects (Research)

*** Goal for Formation of Supervisory Committee***
*** Petition to Candidacy for M.S.***

Year 2, Semester 5, Spring 2010

(5-9) Thesis
(4) Clinical Rotation I or II (or summer)

Year 2, Semester 6, Summer 2010

(X) Elective, Special Project, or Research
(4) Clinical Rotation II (if not taken in Spring)
(2-6) Thesis

Note: Radiation Physics Short Courses and/or Imaging Physics Short Courses are optional opportunities. However, they cannot be taken for credit. Be sure to let Georgeanne Moore know, in advance, if you wish to attend any available Short Courses.