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Master - Medical Physics with Distinction in Radiotherapy and Biomedical Optics

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University of Heidelberg

Administrative Office MSc Medical Physics, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim Strahlentherapie
Ms. B. Forschner
Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3
D-68167 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621-383-2780
GERMANY

Web address: www.uni-heidelberg.de/studium/interesse/faecher/medical_physics.html


Study focus
The MSc “Medical Physics with Distinction in Radiotherapy and Biomedical Optics” is an interdisciplinary course offering graduates from physics, engineering, medicine, and natural sciences in-depth insight into topics of Medical Physics. It thus helps closing the existing lack of specialists in that field. In addition, by its strong scientific focus, it provides students with skills needed for further research in this dynamic field.

Aims & Main Learning Objectives
The aim of this programme is to enable students to work and/or carry out independent research in the field of medical physics. Students that have finished this course should

  • have fundamental knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biophysics, genetics, and mathematical modelling
  • have detailed knowledge in modern optics and radiotherapy
  • be able to bridge the gap between technologists and physicians
  • be able to realise a scientific (life-science related) project
  • have the ability to solve practical technical problems related to radiotherapy or biomedical optics
  • have the ability to critically evaluate technical systems in a medical context
Career Perspectives
Graduates are expected to move into positions in health/life-science industry including hospitals, research organisations and industry (e.g. producers of biomedical instruments/imaging systems, health-care oriented software, and pharmaceutical industry).
As the programme follows the guidelines of the German Association of Medical Physics (DGMP) as well as those of the European Federation of Organisations of Medical Physics (EFOMP), graduates may also qualify as state radiation protection commissioners after one year of practical work.

Degree
M.Sc.

Programme duration
2 semester

Course language
English ( 100% )

Admission requirements
  • The course is open to medical doctors, physicists and other professionals in a related field, holding a higher academic degree (equivalent to 240 ECTS, usually a Bachelors degree after at least 4 years of academic full time training).
  • A strong basis of knowledge in physics and mathematics is an essential pre-requisite.
  • Candidates holding a three-year Bachelor degree require supplementary courses within this programme, which may necessitate a longer study duration.
  • evidence of English language proficiency,  IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent TOEFL score.


Studies abroad
International students carry out the research work for their thesis at Heidelberg University. Students from Germany move to partner institutions for their thesis work (Harvard University/Boston, Johns-Hopkins University/Baltimore, Duke University/Durham, Kings College/London, Jiao-Tong University/Shanghai).

Tuition fees
2,500 EUR per semester (full-time) ; 1000 EUR per semester (part-time)

Application deadline
March, 1st

Last update: 2010/03/18
   

 

 

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