Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science Medical Physics focuses on the application of physics principles to medicine, particularly in diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, and health physics. Students develop skills in radiation safety, medical imaging, dosimetry, and quality assurance. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and regulatory agencies. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of medical physics, including radiation physics, medical imaging, and radiation therapy. - Develop skills in radiation safety, dosimetry, and quality assurance. - Learn techniques for medical imaging, including X-ray, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. - Explore principles of health physics, radiation protection, and regulatory compliance. - Analyze and interpret complex medical physics data and research findings. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills for effective medical physics practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Medical Physics** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and applications in medical physics. - Fundamentals of radiation physics, medical imaging, and radiation therapy. 2. **Radiation Physics** - Principles of radiation physics, including types of radiation, interactions with matter, and radiation detection. - Techniques for understanding and managing radiation sources and interactions. 3. **Medical Imaging** - Fundamentals of medical imaging, including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. - Techniques for performing and interpreting various medical imaging procedures. 4. **Radiation Therapy** - Principles of radiation therapy, including treatment planning, dosimetry, and quality assurance. - Techniques for designing and delivering radiation therapy treatments. 5. **Health Physics and Radiation Protection** - Principles of health physics, radiation protection, and safety measures. - Techniques for ensuring radiation safety for patients, operators, and the environment. 6. **Dosimetry and Quality Assurance** - Fundamentals of dosimetry, radiation measurement, and quality assurance in medical physics. - Techniques for performing dosimetry calculations and ensuring quality control in medical imaging and radiation therapy. 7. **Research Methods in Medical Physics** - Principles of research methods, experimental design, and data analysis in medical physics. - Techniques for conducting and presenting research in medical physics. 8. **Practicum in Medical Physics** - Real-world experiences in medical physics, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in hospitals, clinics, or research institutions. - Application of learned skills in practical medical physics scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Medical Physics** - Comprehensive project applying skills in medical imaging, radiation therapy, or health physics. - Delivery of a polished research project, clinical case study, or technical analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Research papers, radiation physics analyses, medical imaging projects, radiation therapy plans, health physics reports, dosimetry calculations, quality assurance plans, research methodology projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Principles of Radiation Protection" by various authors. - "Medical Imaging: Physics and Psychophysics" by various authors. - "Radiation Therapy Physics" by Faiz M. Khan. - "Health Physics: Principles of Radiation Protection" by Herman Cember and Donald E. Johnson. - "Dosimetry and Quality Assurance in Medical Physics" by various authors. - "Research Methods in Medical Physics" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, and biology. Suitable for students interested in medical physics, radiation therapy, and medical imaging. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. Additional specialized training or a Master's degree may be required for advanced practice. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Medical Physics and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as a Master's or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, or certification from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or similar organizations. **Target Audience:** Aspiring medical physicists, radiation therapists, medical imaging specialists, and individuals seeking careers in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and regulatory agencies. This major equips students with the theoretical, experimental, and technical skills needed to excel in medical physics, supporting careers in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and regulatory agencies.