Degree Offered
Certificate
Program Description
The graduate certificate in Medical Physics is designed for professionals with a doctoral degree, related work experience and course work in physics and engineering who are delving into a field of medical physics. The program curriculum emphasizes concepts, practices, and skills that professionals need to be effective in a wide range of medical physics concepts and who are positioned to apply for further clinical training named Medical Physics Residency.
The Medical Physics Certificate Program consists of 6 courses with a total of 18 core credits. The instruction will primarily occur online and will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning. Students enrolled continuously will enroll in fall (2 courses) spring (2 courses) and summer (2 courses-alternate) and will be able to complete the program in 24 months. Courses in the programs will be taught in predominately hybrid formats.
Program Completion Timeline
- The degree is designed for completion within 2 years academic years, but students are allowed up to 3 years to complete the program.
- Participants can start the program in the summer term.
Learning Outcomes
- an understanding of the role of patient safety in the clinical practice of medical physics;
- an understanding of how research and inquiry lead to the creation of new knowledge;
- the ability to critically evaluate research and scholarship in medical physics;
- the competent use of research to pose new questions and to solve problems in research and clinical settings;
- the communication and interpersonal skills that are necessary to function in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment;
- the professional attributes and the ethical conduct and actions that are required of medical physicists; and
- a valuing of career-long continuing education to keep scientific knowledge and skills current.
Program Admission
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in physics, physical science, or engineering, with either an undergraduate degree in physics or at least three upper-division (3rd or 4th year undergraduate) physics courses. Candidates who wish to enter the certificate program will be asked to provide 2 letters of recommendation in addition to requirements outlined in the Certificate Program Applicants instructions.
Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. Summer Session: May 15th; Fall Session: July 15th; Spring Session: December 15th
International students: International applicants may be eligible for J-1 Short Term Scholar visa sponsorship for the in-person observation requirement of this program. Visa sponsorship will only cover the time required to be in-person, and not for the duration of the certificate program.