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PhD Medical Physics at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The Committee on Medical Physics offers a PhD with an emphasis on research, preparing graduates for academia, industry and clinical support roles.

Faculty: Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Committee on Medical Physics  |  Duration: 5-6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Students pass at least 13 quarter courses (12 basic required courses plus 1 approved elective) with a B average, complete 4 research rotations in the first 4 quarters, pass a written and oral Qualifying Comprehensive Examination at the end of the first year, write a dissertation research proposal, complete an original-research dissertation and pass an oral final examination. Two teaching assistantships and two non-credit ethics courses are required.

Career pathways

Academia, industry and clinical support roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in physics.

Duration: 5-6 years

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