Universität Heidelberg - Master Studium Medical Physics
| Hochschule: | Universität Heidelberg |
| Bundesland: | Baden-Württemberg |
| Studiengang: | Master Studium Medical Physics with Distinction in Radiotherapy and Biomedical Optics |
| Studiendauer (Regelstudienzeit): | 1 Jahr (70 ECTS) |
| Abschluss: | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Voraussetzung zur Zulassung: | Medizinische Hochschulqualifikation (240 ECTS), zertifizierte Englischkenntnisse |
| Numerus clausus: | Nein |
| Besonderheiten | Studienbeginn nur zum Wintersemester |
Informationen zum Studium (auf englisch):
The MSc "Medical Physics with Distinction in Radiotherapy and Biomedical Optics" is an interdisciplinary course offering graduates from physics, engineering, medicine, and natural sciences in-depth insight into topics of Medical Physics. It thus helps closing the existing lack of specialists in that field. In addition, by its strong scientific focus, it provides students with skills needed for further research in this dynamic field.
Aims & Main Learning Objectives
The aim of this programme is to enable students to work and/or carry out independent research in the field of medical physics.
Students that have finished this course should
• have fundamental knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biophysics, genetics, and mathematical modelling
• have detailed knowledge in modern optics and radiotherapy
• be able to bridge the gap between technologists and physicians
• be able to realise a scientific (life-science related) project
• have the ability to solve practical technical problems related to radiotherapy or biomedical optics
• have the ability to critically evaluate technical systems in a medical context
Career Perspectives
Graduates are expected to move into positions in health/life-science industry including hospitals, research organisations and industry (e.g. producers of biomedical instruments/imaging systems, health-care oriented software, and pharmaceutical industry).
As the programme follows the guidelines of the German Association of Medical Physics (DGMP) as well as those of the European Federation of Organisations of Medical Physics (EFOMP), graduates may also qualify as state radiation protection commissioners after one year of practical work.