The Department of Physics offers the Professional Science Master in Medical Physics (PSMMP) degree. The PSMMP is a Professional MS innovative program that develops advanced scientific knowledge and professional skills. It is interdisciplinary and provides hands-on learning through on the site training. It aims to engage students with professional goals and help them become scientists uniquely suited to the 21st-century workplace.
Medical Physics is an applied branch of physics devoted to the application of concepts and methods from physics to the diagnosis, treatment of human disease, planning and development of treatment equipment. A qualified Medical Physicist is competent to practice independently one or more of the subfields (tracks) of medical physics.
The PSMMP is a 38 credit hours program. It provides professional training, in partnership with area hospitals, and focuses on the Radiation Therapy track that absorbs ~75% of Medical Physicists. The typical duration is two years.
Medical Physics 2024 Meetings (pdf)
PSMMP Statistics 2010-2024 (pdf)
Job Placement PSM MP Graduates (pdf)
Medical Physics Brochure (pdf)
Student Training Photos (pdf)
Student Publications(pdf)
2021 Fall Seminars (pdf)
PSMMP Faculty (pdf)
Advisory Board (pdf)
A BS or BA in Physics. Candidates with a BS in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering with a minor in Physics are considered. At least a 3.0 (of a 4.0 maximum) grade point average (GPA) in Science and Mathematics, courses. Have taken the general portion of the GRE. No minimum score is required (or equivalent). Scores must be no more than five years old.
MP GRADUATE CERTIFICATE statistics 2019-2021.pdf
The Department of Physics offers the Certificate in Medical Physics for Ph.D. holders.
This certificate program offered by a CAMPEP-accredited program is designed to provide the essential didactic elements of medical physics to Ph.D. holders seeking to pursue an alternative pathway to medical physics residency. It is intended to enable individuals with a doctoral degree in physics or a related discipline to meet the didactic requirements needed to enter a CAMPEP-accredited residency program.
Students enrolled in the Certificate program may also register for Part I of the American Board of Radiology board exam in Medical Physics. Students with a Ph.D. in physics, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering who are interested in this program may apply for admission to the regular graduate program of the Physics Department.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related discipline (physical sciences, mathematics or engineering).
Prof. Theodora Leventouri
Director of the Medical Physics program.
We invite you to support students in the Professional Science Master in Medical Physics program. Your tax-deductible contribution will help advance the field of medical physics by supporting students during their education. You can donate online here.
