Medical Physics (M.S.)

Medical Physics (M.S.) | Graduate

Integrating principles of physics, engineering, and biomedical sciences for clinical applications, our program trains medical physicists at the cutting edge of researching, developing, and implementing new therapeutic regimens in fields like radiology and nuclear medicine.

Contacts

Dr. Rao Khan

Director of Graduate Studies
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Dr. Quinton Williams

Department Chair
202-806-6245
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Britnee Marius

Program Coordinator
202-865-0401
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Program Details

  • Degree Classification: Graduate
  • Related Degrees: M.S.

Admission Requirements

Application for Admission

  • Online GradCAS application
  • Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words) (Guidance here)
  • GRE scores not required
  • Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Autobiographical statement (500-750 words) (Guidance here)
  • Interview (Qualified applicants)

GRE Required?

  • No

GRE Preferred Minimums

  • GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums

  • Overall GPA minimum: 3.0
  • Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Prerequisite Courses (Recommended)

The following course prerequisites are recommended, not required (Students deemed qualified but not having appropriate recommended training may be admitted provisionally). No expiration date for recommended prerequisites; a grade of at least a B is recommended in each course.

  • Physics (advanced college-level lectures, labs not required, 9 semester credit hrs)
  • Calculus-based Mathematics (college-level lecture, 3 semester credit hrs)
  • Differential Equations (college-level lecture, 3 semester credit hrs)

Reference Requirements

Evaluator type accepted:

  • Professor (Required)
  • Supervisor/Manager
  • Coworker
  • Other

Evaluator type not accepted:

  • Friend
  • Family Member
  • Clergy