Medical Physics, MSMP
The Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSMP) degree program prepares students as future leaders for careers in medical physics specialties such as radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and health physics. Students gain the clinical experience necessary to apply for residencies and move into clinical practice as well as research experience to prepare students for a PhD program. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP).
For more information: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mpp/msmp/
Curriculum
A total of 15 course units is required, including a thesis. Students complete a faculty-mentored, applied research project of their own design, culminating in a paper and presentation.
| First Year | Course Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MPHY 6000 | Professional Development 1 | 0.0 |
| MPHY 6010 | Introduction to Radiation Protection | 0.5 |
| MPHY 6020 | Physics of Medical / Molecular Imaging | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6030 | Image-Based Anatomy | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6040 | Radiological Physics | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6050 | Medical Ethics / Governmental Regulation | 0.5 |
| MPHY 6060 | Physics of Radiation Therapy | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6070 | Radiation Biology | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6100 | Computational Medical Physics | 1.0 |
| Course Units | 7.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| MPHY 7000 | Clinical Practicum | 1.0 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| MPHY 6080 | Radiation Detection and Measurement | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6110 | Medical Physics Laboratory | 1.0 |
| MPHY 6090 or MPHY 6120 | Biomedical Image Analysis or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Medical Physics | 1.0 |
| MPHY 9900 & MPHY 9910 | Thesis I and Thesis II | 2.0 |
| Select 2 electives | 2.0 | |
| Course Units | 7.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 15.00 | |
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Students enroll in MPHY 6000 in both fall and spring semester of their first year.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.