About the Program
Medical physics is an applied branch of physics that applies physical energy to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Professional medical physicists are involved in clinical service, consultation, research and teaching.
At Purdue, the medical physics graduate program provides a strong foundation in radiological and applied physics training within the medical physics profession-but also offers advanced coursework, clinical laboratories, internships and opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research. The medical physics program is closely aligned with biophysics, biomedical engineering, medicine and health physics (radiation protection and control).
The program’s goal is to provide courses and experience with clinical systems to enhance problem-solving skills and individual thought to further advance the field of medical physics.
The Purdue medical physics program is CAMPEP-accredited.
Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements.
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GPA Requirements
Graduate courses taken while registered as a graduate student at Purdue University may be considered for fulfilling the plan of study requirements only if the student has received grades of C or better. For courses at the 300/400-level taken as a graduate student or courses that represent either undergraduate or graduate excess credit or transfer credit, grades of B or better are required for fulfilling plan of study requirements.
A minimum of 24 coursework credit hours with no more than 6 credit hours at the 300/400-level is required for the MS degree. The student’s advisory committee may approve alternative coursework in a plan of study that will assist the student in their research, including independent study projects under the guidance of a faculty member.
