Advanced Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics

Program Overview

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics prepares individuals with terminal degrees in physics or related fields for medical physics residency programs. The program covers fundamental principles of radiation use, operation of radiation devices, computational principles, clinical duties, and professional development. Graduates are qualified for employment in hospitals, imaging centers, and other healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics aims to equip individuals with terminal degrees in physics or related fields with the necessary didactic coursework for eligibility into medical physics residency programs.
• This two-semester certificate program covers fundamental principles of clinical use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, operation of radiation-producing and detecting devices, computational principles in therapeutic and diagnostic applications, clinical duties of medical physicists, effective communication in technical information, and lifelong learning and professional development.

Careers:

Medical physicists typically find employment in hospitals, imaging centers, radiation oncology centers, university medical centers, and the industry.