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 Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| PHYS.5610 | Nuclear Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS.6570 | Electromagnetic Theory I | 3 |
| RADI/PHYS.XXXX | Approved Elective (e.g., Internal Dosimetry) | 3 |
| PHYS.7200 | Medical Physics Seminar | 0 |
| PHYS.7010 | Physics Colloquium | 0 |
| Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| PHYS.6580 | Electromagnetic Theory II | 3 |
| PHYS.6620 | Nuclear Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS.6110 OR
XXXX.XXXX | Classical Mechanics OR
Approved Elective | 3 |
| PHYS.7200 | Medical Physics Seminar | 0 |
| PHYS.7020 | Physics Colloquium | 0 |
Target date for comprehensive examination.
| Year 2, Semester 3 (Fall) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| PHYS.5630 OR
XXXX.XXXX | Computational Methods in Physics OR
Approved elective | 3 |
| RADI.6050 | Radiation Interactions and Transport | 3 |
| PHYS/RADI.7560 | Ph.D. Dissertation Research | 3 |
| PHYS.7200 | Medical Physics Seminar | 0 |
| PHYS.7010 | Physics Colloquium | 0 |
Target date for graduate research admission exam.
| Year 2, Semester 4 (Spring) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| RADI.6060 | Monte Carlo Simulation of radiation Transport | 3 |
| PHYS/RADI.7560 | PH.D. Dissertation Research | 6 |
| PHYS.7200 | Medical Physics Seminar | 0 |
| PHYS.7020 | Physics Colloquium | 0 |
Recommended date for taking Part I examination if not already taken.
| Year 3, Semester 5 (Fall) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Total | 9 | |
| RADI.7560 | Ph.D. Dissertation Research | 6 |
| PHYS.7200 | Medical Physics Seminar | 0 |
| PHYS.7010 | Physics Colloquium | 0 |
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