Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The Rey Juan Carlos University, in collaboration with the Quirónsalud Protontherapy Center, presents a comprehensive course on Physics, Technology, and Oncology in Proton Therapy. This interdisciplinary program is designed to provide specialists with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and apply proton therapy, covering both foundational and advanced topics in the field.

Objectives

The primary objective of the course is to train personnel capable of planning and applying proton therapy, focusing on the physical, technical, and oncological aspects of treatment with proton beams. The program aims to equip students with the latest trends in technologies and clinical applications, ensuring they are well-versed in the world of proton therapy.

Program Details

• Duration and Development: The course is offered in-person, with a duration of 26 contact hours, taking place from November 17, 2025, to November 21, 2025, at the Móstoles Campus of the Rey Juan Carlos University and the Quirónsalud Protontherapy Center.
• Modality: In-person.
• Number of Credits: 2.6.
• Place of Delivery: Móstoles Campus, Rey Juan Carlos University, and Quirónsalud Protontherapy Center.
• Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.

Admission Criteria

This training is aimed at students with a previous MECES 3 level qualification in:

• Physical Sciences, with specialization in medical physics.
• Medicine and Surgery. If spaces are available, students with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and experience in the sector may also be considered.

Selection Criteria

In the event of excessive applications, selection will be based on:

1. Previous experience in the sector (30%).
2. Motivation and possibility of professionally applying the acquired knowledge (70%).

Academic Management and Faculty

• Academic Direction: Verónica García Vázquez (URJC) and Alejandro Mazal (Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center).
• Academic Secretary: Norberto Malpica González de Vega (URJC) and Juan Antonio Vera Sánchez (Quirónsalud Proton Therapy Center).
• Faculty: Includes a list of experienced professionals in the field of proton therapy, such as Norberto Malpica Gonzalez de Vega, Angel Torrado Carvajal, and Verónica Vázquez García, among others.

Programme

The course covers:

• Physical, Oncological, and Technological Foundations of Proton Therapy.
• Medical Physics applied to Proton Therapy.
• Analysis of clinical cases.
• Practical cases: Delimitation of volumes, planning, and adaptive.

Quality Commission

• Quality Manager: Norberto Malpica Gonzalez de Vega.

Recipients

The course is designed for students with specific qualifications and experience in related fields, with a limited number of places available (30).

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

• Pre-registration Period: From July 18 to October 31, 2025.
• Enrollment Deadline: From October 13 to October 31, 2025.
• Title Price: 650.

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

Applicants must submit scanned documentation, including:

• National Identity Document or equivalent.
• University Degree that gives access to the requested postgraduate degree.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided in digital format.
• Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education for acceptance.