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PhD Medical Physics

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Overview

The program is made up of faculty members with primary appointments in departments that include radiation oncology, radiology, physics, engineering, computer science, physiology, dentistry, and biochemistry. In addition to providing clinical experience in areas such as radiation oncology, radiation oncology, radiation safety and quality assurance, the program is active in research and provides graduate level training in medical physics. The goal of the program is to prepare students (1) for further education, teaching, and research in medical physics, (2) to qualify to enter a medical physics residency program in radiation oncology or diagnostic radiology, and (3) to provide the mathematical and technical knowledge needed to succeed in the increasingly complex field of medical physics.

Program Key Stats

$28480 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete Online Application, Bachelor's Degree, Letters of Recommendation, An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, Personal Statement, CV/Resume

Career Options

  • Astrophysicist
  • Atomic
  • Molecular
  • or Optical Physicist
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Scientists in the Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Scientists in State
  • Local or Federal Government Laboratories
  • Scientists in Biomedical Research Labs
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry Teachers and Professors
  • Industrial Research and Development Scientists
  • Including Personal and Health Care Products
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Toxicologists
  • Physicians and Health Care Professionals

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