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Medical Physics, MS at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The program is designed for full-time students who wish to pursue a career as a medical physicist either as a researcher, as a certified clinical professional, or in industry. The program will require successful completion of a minimum of 37 credits for the master’s degree and completion of a research thesis (in conjunction with one or more of the faculty). Full-time master’s students will complete the program in two years.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Students complete 37 credits of core courses and electives across different topics. During the second semester, they select a research topic for their Master’s thesis, to be finished by April 1 st in t he second year. The online course “Responsible Conduct of Research (CITI)” through MyLearning during the first semester , Total credits: 19.

Career pathways

Develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies necessary to achieve both short- and long-term career objectives in medical physics across clinical, academic, and industry settings. Demonstrate broad foundational knowledge in medical physics

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.S. degree or B.A. degree in physics, applied physics, or one of the physical sciences, including physics training at least equivalent to a minor Official transcript of school record, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English (TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native English speakers)

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