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Degree Pathway for the Doctorate of Physics, Medical Physics Option, with a MS in Medical Physics, Fall 2024 and Beyond

Degree Pathway Entering with MS in Medical Physics

For students entering Fall 2024 and beyond.
This sequence assumes the entering student has an MS Degree with thesis in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP-accredited institution, including clinical rotation, but has no advanced preparation in the core Physics courses. It is further assumed that the prior MS Degree involved a total of 30 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. The Advanced Project may be waived, as done in this example, if the appropriate conditions are met. Note that the actual degree pathway depends on the particular preparation of the student, therefore this example may not be applicable to everyone.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
PHYS.5610Nuclear Physics I3
PHYS.6570Electromagnetic Theory I3
RADI/PHYS.XXXXApproved Elective (e.g., Internal Dosimetry)3
PHYS.7200Medical Physics Seminar0
PHYS.7010Physics Colloquium0
Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
PHYS.6580Electromagnetic Theory II3
PHYS.6620Nuclear Physics II3
PHYS.6110 OR
XXXX.XXXX
Classical Mechanics OR
Approved Elective
3
PHYS.7200Medical Physics Seminar0
PHYS.7020Physics Colloquium0
Target date for comprehensive examination.
Year 2, Semester 3 (Fall)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
PHYS.5630 OR
XXXX.XXXX
Computational Methods in Physics OR
Approved elective
3
RADI.6050Radiation Interactions and Transport3
PHYS/RADI.7560Ph.D. Dissertation Research3
PHYS.7200Medical Physics Seminar0
PHYS.7010Physics Colloquium0
Target date for graduate research admission exam.
Year 2, Semester 4 (Spring)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
RADI.6060Monte Carlo Simulation of radiation Transport3
PHYS/RADI.7560PH.D. Dissertation Research6
PHYS.7200Medical Physics Seminar0
PHYS.7020Physics Colloquium0
Recommended date for taking Part I examination if not already taken.
Year 3, Semester 5 (Fall)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
RADI.7560Ph.D. Dissertation Research6
PHYS.7200Medical Physics Seminar0
PHYS.7010Physics Colloquium0
The schedule in Semester 5 may be continued in subsequent semesters, as appropriate within the time limit set by the University and the Department, depending on the progress of the student’s research.
Target date for dissertation defense.

Last updated: 7/16/24