Program Overview

The Medical Physics, Ph.D. program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research-intensive program that prepares students for careers in academia, research, and industry. The program provides a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of medical physics, including radiation physics, dosimetry, medical imaging, and biophysics. Students also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of medical physics, such as diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, or health physics. Graduates of the program are well-qualified to pursue board certification in medical physics.