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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Medical Imaging View 8 other PhDs in Medical Imaging in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
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International
18198 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
18198 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
8478 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 48 months.
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Scholarships Information
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