Master of Science in Medical Physics

Innovation and excellence in higher education and scientific research in the field of medical physics, the training highly qualified students, and the contribution to the service and development of the community.

Admission Requirements

1- A bachelor’s degree in medicine, diagnostic radiology, radiation therapy, medical physics, biomedical engineering, environmental health, biophysics, physics, applied physics, radiation biology or any relevant specialties.
2- Basic background in calculus, statistics, and basic physics principles.
3- Intermediate level in English verified through one of the following: TOEFL-PBT = 450; TOEFL-CBT = 133; TOEFL-IBT= 45; STEP = 67; IELTS =4.

Graduation requirements

1- The student must pass 43 hours in 15 compulsory courses according to the components of the approved study plan for the program.
2- His grade in each course should not be less than C+.
3- The cumulative GPA should not be less than 3.75 upon completion of each level.
4- Completing the fourth-level graduation research project according to the department’s model and discussing it before a discussion committee determined by the department’s Graduate Studies Committee.

Program Information

Mission:
Innovation and excellence in higher education and scientific research in the field of medical physics, the training highly qualified students, and the contribution to the service and development of the community.

Objectives:
1- Providing students with basic knowledge and skills in medical physics.
2- Graduates will gain theoretical and practical knowledge in radiation dosimetry, radiation biology, radiation therapy, medical imaging, and health physics.
3- Developing professional competency in medical physics by providing a framework in which students progressively develop mastery of the current state of medical physics and an ability to synthesize this information and apply it in a clinical setting.


Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:
1- Describe scientific abilities of the human body and its major organ systems, as well as imaging and radiation oncology.
2- Explain scientific facts and acquire advanced concepts of radiation, its properties, units of measurement, dosimetry concepts, and techniques.
3- Describe scientific abilities and methods Characterize safety measures and procedures for control and the radiation shielding requirements.
4- Outline thinking and practical research of the systems and procedures associated with various clinical imaging and therapeutic interventions.
 

Skills:
1- Demonstrate independence and teamwork skills to define the routine clinical support duties of a medical physicist.
2- Apply statistically concepts and theories to analyze and fulfil the requirement of any medical physics-related research project.
3- Develop the ability to use some handle oral and written communication to colleagues, academic institutions, and funding agencies.
4- Develop the ability to retrieve, store, organize, and apply information for solving problems or implementing operational procedures.
5- Identify, select, plan for (including resource planning), use and evaluate IT technologies related to medical physics practice, such as PACS facilities, and strategies to enhance the achievement of aims and desired outcomes.
 

Values:
1- Design, develop, uphold ethical, responsible, dependable, responsible, and trustworthy behavior in all areas of their professional responsibilities and be committed to the profession.
2- Approach all colleagues, research subjects, and others with integrity.
3- Develop the ability to Solve the treat patients and research subjects with compassion and respect, and never infringe on their privacy or dignity.
4- Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of health and safety for him/herself and for others.

Study Plan

Study Plan for the Master of Science in Medical Physics

Program Specification

Program Specification