克利夫蘭州立大學

Currently, there is tremendous growth in optics, condensed matter, and medical physics caused by rapid developments in the fields of superconductivity, electro optic materials, optical, acoustical, and NMR imaging, semiconductor devices, tomography, holography, and image-processing. The Physics Department of Cleveland State University offers an MS degree in physics, with emphasis on optics and condensed matter physics, or on medical physics, designed for applied scientists and engineers who wish to develop competence in these rapidly advancing fields. In 2005, the American Physical Society classified the Master of Science in Physics program at Cleveland State in the "strongest professional master's degree program" category.

A joint program with the Taussig Cancer Institute and the Imaging Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

INTRODUCTION

This graduate program is a two-year program for individuals wishing to begin a career in medical physics. Students will acquire a broad background in theoretical medical physics, including radiation physics, radiobiology, radiation safety, medical imaging, as well as the modern practice of radiation oncology, through intensive coursework and hands-on experience. This program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP). At the completion of this program students will be well-prepared to begin a CAMPEP-accredited residency in medical physics and to take Part 1 of the American Board of Radiology certification exam.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 33 credit hours, approved by the Physics Graduate Committee, is required for graduation.

PHY 515 - Intro to Biological Physics
PHY 520 - Computational Physics
PHY 530 - Medical Radiation Physics
PHY 531 - Radiation Biology
PHY 532 - Radiation Safety
PHY 535 - Radiation Therapy Physics
PHY 540 - Medical Imaging Physics
PHY 565 - Image Processing
PHY 660 - Electronics
PHY 598 - Project