The discovery of X-rays in the late 19th century followed by the use of other ionizing and non-ionizing radiations or the innovation and development of imaging and radiotherapy methods are some examples of this important role.
At present, medicine is increasingly relying on medical physics. The Master of Science degree in medical physics is a postgraduate program with an emphasis
on physics and technology. It uses physical techniques and principles
in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Nowadays, medical physics is divided into different specialties, the main ones
being radiotherapy, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, dosimetry, radiation protection and radiobiology, as well as the other subjects such as biomechanics, bioelectricity, optics and laser.
The main objective of this program is to:
a. Familiarize the students with different medical physics specialties for diagnosis and therapy of diseases.
b. Create an ability in graduates to gain knowledge in medical physics independently
c. Disseminate the knowledge of medical physics
medicine. d. Improve the healthcare, diagnosis and therapeutic methods in
e. Provide a series of educational, research and therapeutic services using the latest scientific principles and methods.
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:
Contributing to teaching medical physics to students of various fields according to the university's needs. For example, clinical specialist residency programs in radiotherapy, radiology, nuclear medicine and physical medicine all include medical physics topics.
Designing, implementing and evaluating basic research and applied techniques in various contexts of the related fields.
Providing expert services for universities as well as diagnostic and therapy centers. The graduate can provide consulting services on the physics and technology aspects of method and equipment used in medicine.