Program Overview

Medical Physics MS

Program Description

The medical physics graduate program leads to an MS and/or PhD degree, through the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, in association with the Department of Radiology. The program's goal is to provide a sound academic foundation and practical experience for those planning to pursue a career in research, teaching or clinical medical physics, in either of the sub-specialty areas of medical imaging physics, therapeutic radiation physics, or nuclear medicine physics. Graduates are prepared for careers in these subspecialties or the continuation of their education in a postgraduate or residency program.

Program Requirements

• Instruction Method: In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
• Full/Part Time Options:
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
• Credits Required: 36 Hours
• Time-to-Degree: 2 Years
• Application Fee: $85
• Admission Tests:
  • GRE
  • At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.

Program Accreditation

• This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).