Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The Medical Physics Certificate Program is administered by the Department of Radiation Oncology with the Rackham Graduate School and Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. It aims to develop leaders in medical physics, combines didactic courses with clinical shadowing, and is preparing for CAMPEP accreditation.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Department of Radiation Oncology | Duration: 19 credits of core courses | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Six core courses totalling 19 credits: Radiological Physics and Dosimetry (2), Radiation Therapy Physics (3), Medical Radiological Health Engineering (3), Radiation Biology (2), Physics of Medical Imaging (3) and Anatomy (5). Trainees can shadow qualified medical physicists at University Hospital and affiliates.

Career pathways

Prepares trainees to compete for medical physics residency positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to current Rackham students pursuing a PhD in physics, engineering or a related science and to candidates who already hold a PhD in those disciplines; official enrolment is granted only after the doctoral degree is earned.

Duration: 19 credits of core courses

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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