Physics and Astronomy

Medical Physics Concentration


The Medical Physics concentration is designed to prepare students for graduate work in medical physics and radiation oncology physics, eventually leading to a career as a medical physicist in a clinical or academic setting. In addition to the chemistry, math, and 27-hour core curriculum requirements for the Physics degree, the following courses are also required:
  • PHYS 3111 Modern Physics Lab
  • PHYS 3160 Topics and Methods of Theoretical Physics II
  • PHYS 3600 Radiation Oncology Physics
  • PHYS 4310 Electricity and Magnetism
  • PHYS 4330 Electricity and Magnetism II
  • PHYS 4380 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
  • PHYS 4600 Topics in Medical Physics
  • BIOL 2010, 2020 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II