MS in Medical Physics
At the intersection of physics and health care.
Medical Physics applies physics concepts and techniques to health care. Medical Physicists use a comprehensive knowledge of imaging, radiation therapy, and technology to help physicians diagnose and treat diseases. They work in clinics, hospitals, and university medical centers in departments of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Safety, as well as within industry. Loyola's new, two-year Master of Medical Physics degree offers a unique opportunity to learn alongside working health care professionals and leading experts in the field.
Our Commitment to You
Graduates with a Master's in Medical Physics will have the knowledge, skills, and professional values to begin a career in Medical Physics.
KNOWLEDGE
- Learn how radiation interacts with matter
- Understand the mathematical theory of medical image formation
- Master the concepts of image quality and quality control
- Learn the principles of radiation protection and safety
- Evaluate and understand image-based anatomy
- Understand molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and organismal effects of ionizing radiation
SKILLS
- Solve problems in medicine related to how radiation interacts with tissues in the human body
- Use scientific principles to interpret radiation measurement data
- Measure and quantify radiation within an oncology environment
- Analyze data from radiation measurements to determine absorbed dose
- Use research to solve problems in physics related to radiation oncology
- Analyze and interpret trends and problems in medical physics
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
- Dedication to the development and delivery of consistent, effective, and safe radiation therapy to all patients
- Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment
CAREER OUTCOMES
Some jobs this qualification prepares students for includes:
- Medical Physicist - Salary Information: $133,000/year
- Diagnostic Imaging Physicist - Salary Information: $101,000/year
- Radiation Therapy Physicist - Salary Information: $166,000/year
Curriculum
The MSMP Program provides a solid foundation of coursework to prepare graduates for clinical residency programs and the first part of the American Board of Radiology exam.
CORE COURSES
- Biostatistics (MPBH 409)
- Interactions of Radiation with Matter
- Image-Based Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Physics Seminar (Two semesters)
- Physics and Mathematics of Medical Imaging I
- Physics and Mathematics of Medical Imaging II
- Practicum in the Physics of Medical Imaging I
- Physics of Radiation Therapy
- Practicum in the Physics of Radiation Therapy I
- Professionalism and Ethics (BEHL 406 – Principles of Health Care Ethics OR BEHL 427 – Professionalism and Professional Ethics OR BEHP 405 – Research Ethics)
- Radiation/Cancer Biology
- Radiation Protection and Safety
ELECTIVES
- Practicum in Physics and Mathematics of Medical Imaging II
OR - Practicum in the Physics of Radiation Therapy II
CAPSTONE PROJECT
Students will work with a faculty member to identify a topic and perform in-depth research, resulting in a paper of sufficient quality to be submitted to one of the recognized journals in the field (i.e, Medical Physics, Physics in Medicine and Biology; International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics).
Admission
Students entering the program will be required to have a strong foundation in Physics, demonstrated either by having an undergraduate (BA/BS) or graduate (MS/PhD) degree in Physics. Prospective students with other majors (including a degree in engineering or other physical sciences) will be considered after demonstrating that they have coursework equivalent to a minor in Physics (including three upper-level courses).
Specific requirements include:
- Graduate record exam (GRE) only required if GPA is less thant 3.0 (out of a 4.0 scale)
- Two letters of recommendation
- GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of a 4.0 scale)
Application deadline: June 1, 2021
Learn more about the application process or find more information about international application requirements.
At the intersection of physics and health care.
Medical Physics applies physics concepts and techniques to health care. Medical Physicists use a comprehensive knowledge of imaging, radiation therapy, and technology to help physicians diagnose and treat diseases. They work in clinics, hospitals, and university medical centers in departments of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Safety, as well as within industry. Loyola's new, two-year Master of Medical Physics degree offers a unique opportunity to learn alongside working health care professionals and leading experts in the field.
Our Commitment to You
Graduates with a Master's in Medical Physics will have the knowledge, skills, and professional values to begin a career in Medical Physics.
Curriculum
The MSMP Program provides a solid foundation of coursework to prepare graduates for clinical residency programs and the first part of the American Board of Radiology exam.
Admission
Students entering the program will be required to have a strong foundation in Physics, demonstrated either by having an undergraduate (BA/BS) or graduate (MS/PhD) degree in Physics. Prospective students with other majors (including a degree in engineering or other physical sciences) will be considered after demonstrating that they have coursework equivalent to a minor in Physics (including three upper-level courses).
Specific requirements include:
- Graduate record exam (GRE) only required if GPA is less thant 3.0 (out of a 4.0 scale)
- Two letters of recommendation
- GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of a 4.0 scale)
Application deadline: June 1, 2021
Learn more about the application process or find more information about international application requirements.