Overview

The Medical Physics 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.

Features

The Medical Physics Program to a PhD degree with training in medical imaging, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine physics for careers in research, teaching or hospital practice at the University at Buffalo.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Physics Seminar

Medical Physics Practicum

Radiation Biology

Radiological Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Physicists

Medical Physics Imaging Problems

External beam treatment planning

Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Independent Study: Ethics and Professionalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Physics Medical Imaging View 189 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:

A bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all.
A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions.
Appropriate standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.).
Letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

71190 USD / year

≈ 71190 USD / year
Out-of-State

71190 USD / year

≈ 71190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46470 USD / year

≈ 46470 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Buffalo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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