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Biophysics and medical physics (BMP)

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BMP – where physics meets medicine, biology and chemistry.

Biophysics and medical physics is a broad field where basic physical theories and methods are used to explore medical and biological questions.

About the group

Our research activity  falls in the cross-section between Physics, Medicine, Chemistry and Biology, and

• includes fundamental research as well as applied research
• is theoretically and experimentally challenging
• is centered around the activity at the Cell-laboratory, the cyclotron (OCL), and the EPR-laboratory
• has strong connections to the medical community in the Oslo region
• collaborates with research and medical institutions nationally and internationally

The research activities span from experimental research to imaging, simulations and modelling.

The effects of ionizing radiation is a common factor in most of our research.  We want to understand the basic nature of the interactions between ionizing radiation and biological matter to become better equipped to utilize ionizing radiation in cancer treatment, and to better understand the effects of exposure to low dose/dose rate ionizing radiation. Our research converge in the aim to improve radiotherapy, alone or in combination with immunotherapy or other drugs, for better cancer treatment with less side effects.

The BMF group is involved in research of the effects of ionizing radiation on all levels; molecular, cellular, preclinical and clinical, with most focus on first three levels. We have a strong focus on dosimetry and combine experimental activities with simulations and modelling.

​Research projects

ProGRID- Proton GRID irradiation to improve anti-tumor immune response.

In ProGRID, we investigate: 1) whether protons are more efficient than photons in inducing immunogenic responses in two syngeneic mouse oral cancer cell lines. 2) The effect of combination of proton/photon radiation with immune checkpoint inhibitors. 3) Whether spatial fractionation (GRID) of radiation can improve the immune system's ability to eradicate local and metastatic cancer by sparing intra-tumor immune cells, in addition to sparing normal tissues.

PROCCA-PROtons Contra Cancer.

PROCCA is a highly interdisciplinary convergence environment funded by UIO: Life science led by BMF. In PROCCA, we investigate the mechanisms leading to normal tissue side effects in head and neck cancer patients after proton and X-ray irradiation; from physical energy deposition patterns, though cellular effects, to physical effects in mice and humans, as well as psychological effects in human cancer survivors. More information here.

The effect of TGF- β 3 on radiation response.

We have discovered an unexpected permanent change to a more radioresistant phenotype in low dose-rate irradiated as well as hypoxic cells involving secretion of TGF-β3. Other factors we have found to be involved in its activation and action are nitric oxide, peroxynitrite and interleukin 13. For cells in vitro, the radioresistance was mainly induced for low doses eliminating so-called low dose hyper-radiosensitivity. In animal models, pre-irradiation with low dose rate protected against lethal doses. We have recently published a paper in which we elucidate the underlying mechanisms involved in TGF-β3 secretion in extracellular vesicles, its activation and receptor binding. We are also investigating the in vivo mechanisms of radiation protection by TGF-β3, which we have reason to believe are related to fibrosis mitigation.

NanoDos- synthesis of nano-phosphors and spin-trapping nano-crystals as energy independent dosimeters for radiotherapy beams.

NanoDos is a collaboration with University of Delhi, funded by the Norwegian Research council and the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology. In Nanodos, we develop cost-effective energy-independent radiation dosimeters based on thermoluminescence nano-phosphors and spin-trapping nano-crystals for accurate dose determination of proton, carbon and photon beams used in radiotherapy. A special focus is on development of dosimeters, which can discriminate between different energies and/or LET levels.

PRISMAP-the European medical isotope program: Production of high purity isotopes by mass separation.

We are a partner in the EU H2020-INFRAIA funded project PRISMAP. Our role is to establish a method for measuring the relative biological effects (RBE) of different radionuclides produced in the project.

Industrial collaborations

Diatec Monoclonals . In 2018-2022, we were partner in MEDPROT led by Diatec Monoclonals, which was a user-driven research based innovation project (BIA) funded by the Research Council of Norway with the aim to establish new production technologies enabling competitive process development and manufacturing for protein-based pharmaceuticals, including radiopharmaceuticals. The collaboration with Diatec Monoclonals will continue with an industrial PhD project.

Kongsberg Beam Technology

The Cell laboratory

The Cell laboratory is completely equipped for culturing mammalian cells and has instruments for measuring and controlling the oxygen level in the cells' microenvironment. 

We have an X-ray facility for cell irradiations at BMF. For proton irradiation, we have established a cell laboratory and cell irradiation set-up at Oslo Cyclotron Laboratory (OCL).

We use a number of molecular biological methods (e.g. western blotting, transfection, flow cytometry, PCR etc.) as well as advanced microscopy equipment (e.g. confocal microscopy).

For more details the the cell-laboratory webpage

The EPR-laboratory

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR/ESR) spectroscopy is a unique technique for identifying radicals and other paramagnetic substances. At the EPR-laboratory, we employ advanced  experimenta l techniques (EPR-, ENDOR-, EIE spectroscopy). 

For more details the the EPR-laboratory webpage

Academic programmes and courses

Our masterstudents are part of the  Master program in Physics , with the programme option   Biological and Medical Physics .

The bachelor course   FYS3700 (Biophysics and Medical Physics) is taught in the fall and can also be part of the master curriculum ( FYS4700 )  

Master courses / phd courses   - given by, or in close collaboration with, the BMF group:

Section leader Nina Jeppesen Edin

Participants

• Nina Frederike Jeppesen Edin University of Oslo
• Joe Alexander Sandvik University of Oslo
• Julia Marzioch University of Oslo
• Eirik Malinen University of Oslo
• Heidi Lyng University of Oslo
• Caroline Stokke University of Oslo
• Asta Juzeniene University of Oslo
• Emil Knut Stenersen Espe University of Oslo
• Theodossis Theodossiou University of Oslo
• Kathinka Elinor Pitman University of Oslo
• Anne Marit Rykkelid University of Oslo
• Delmon Arous University of Oslo
• Julia Martemyanova University of Oslo
• Pablo Fernandez Garrido University of Oslo
• Judith Reindl University of Oslo
• Professor emeritus Einar Sagstuen
• Professor emeritus Erik Olai Pettersen
• Professor emeritus Eli O. Hole

PhD Research Fellowship in medical physics / proton therapy

Position : PhD fellowship 3 years

Institution : Haukeland University Hospital

Location : Bergen, Norway

Application closes at : Apr 20th, 2021 10:43

URL : https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/619932

The Department of oncology and medical physics at Haukeland University Hospital (HUH) in Bergen, Norway, has a vacancy for a research fellow (PhD position) in radiobiological modeling and treatment optimization of proton therapy. HUH is the second largest university hospital in Norway with regard to research production. With tight connection to the University of Bergen, the current project will be based in an interdisciplinary research environment. Our multi‐professional research groups enable addressing complex research questions with potential of high impact and broad visibility in the international academic society of radiotherapy and oncology. Proton therapy will be available at Norwegian hospitals (Bergen and Oslo) from 2024, and the candidate will have the opportunity to obtain his/her research training in the setting of preparations and start-up of a proton therapy center.

The objective of this PhD fellowship is to develop and implement radiobiological models and software solutions to enable assessment and optimization of the complete radiation exposure in paediatric proton therapy. The project will include both research-based and commercial software related to treatment planning and dose calculation. The study aims to minimize risks of late toxicities following radiotherapy of cancer, and will include modeling of low-dose contributions from neutrons. The PhD fellowship is a full position for a period of three years. The candidate will be employed at Department of Oncology and Medical Physics, HUH and will have to apply for admission to the doctoral education at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bergen. The fellowship will include research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. 

PhD programmes

As a PhD candidate at OsloMet, you can expect a high-quality research education in a supportive academic environment.

At OsloMet, you will be a full-fledged member of our research community and will join a supportive and diverse community of academics. We have a large and growing number of international doctoral candidates and are committed to attracting talented aspiring researchers from around the world.

Many alumni of our PhD programmes pursue careers in academia, while others go on to high-level careers in the public and private sector—both in Norway and around the world.

PhD candidates in Norway are not students, but employees. Research fellows who are employed by a Norwegian university can expect some of the best working conditions in the world. As you work toward your doctoral degree, you will enjoy a good salary and a host of benefits, including five weeks of paid holiday.

You can also pursue a PhD at OsloMet while working for a different employer, either in Norway or elsewhere in the world.

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All of our PhD positions are publicly advertised. You can view current available PhD positions in our job portal. 

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Medical Physics

• Years 2 Years
• ECTS credits 120

Main content

Introduction, what you learn, study period abroad, how to apply, objectives and content.

Over the past decades, there has been a tremendous technical development in the field of medical technology and the equipment applied in diagnostics and therapy. This development has also increased the demands for interdisciplinary competence in the clinics as well as an increased effort in research

The Master¿s programme aims to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the physics which forms the foundation for modern medical diagnostics and therapy. The Master¿s Thesis will comprise theoretical and/or experimental work and is often combined with modelling. Common subjects will be within diagnostics such as MRI, PET, ultrasound or CT or radiation therapy. This may involve instrumentation, computer simulations of physical processes, optimization of image acquisition, analysis of patient or phantom data or high performance computing

The student will receive guidance with respect to performing independent scientific work related to existing projects in the research group. Great emphasis is laid on teaching the student to evaluate own- and others research work/results as well as oral and written presentation of their own work and scientific literature.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme the candidate will have the following learning outcomes:

• Give an account of the basic theories and fundamental physics relevant for medical physics
• Explain the foundation for for medical diagnostics and modern radiotherapy
• Explain selected experimental methods and measurement techniques in medical physics
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in the field of medical phyiscs, and expert knowledge within the field of the Master¿s thesis project
• Perform an independent research project, under supervision, but show initiative and independence according to established research norms
• Handle and present scientific data, evaluate prescision and uncertainties and use programming tools for analysis of data
• Analyse relevant topics in medical physics and debate ways to explore these topics/questions using scientific methods
• Get acquainted with the research community/environment and acquire the needed tools and resources for performing the scientific work
• Analyse and evaluate scientific sources of information and use these in a structured manner to reach new ideas/hypothesis in the field of medial physics
• Analyse, evaluate and debate own results in a scientifically sound manner, in light of the current knowledge in the field

General competence

• be able to analyse scientific problems in general and participate in discussion about different ways to address and solve problems
• give good written and oral presentation of scientific topics and results
• communicate scientific problems, analyses and conclusions within medical physics, both to specialists and the general public
• be able to reflect over central scientific problems in his/her own work and other people¿s work
• demonstrate understanding and respect for scientific values like openness, precision and reliability

Study period abroad

You can plan study periods abroad in consultation with your supervisor as a part of the master agreement.

Admission Requirements

In order to apply for the Master Programme in Physics, Medical Physics, you need a bachelor degree in Physics or related fields.

Bachelor degrees from UiB that qualify:

• Bachelor degree in Physics

Bachelor degrees that qualify

• Other bachelor degrees can qualify if you can document courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equation, Function of Several Variables, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Basic Measurement Science and Experimental Physics, Modern Physics, Project in Physics

You also need to document:

• Average grade of minimum C ( equivalent to Norwegian grade C )
• Proficiency in English

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4 Best universities for Medical Physics in Norway

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Norway ranked based on their research performance in Medical Physics. A graph of 31.7K citations received by 1.08K academic papers made by 4 universities in Norway was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Oslo

For Medical Physics

2. University of Bergen

3. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

4. UiT The Arctic University of Norway

The best cities to study Medical Physics in Norway based on the number of universities and their ranks are Oslo , Bergen , Trondheim , and Tromso .

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Required specialization, bachelor's degree.

You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.

Required specialization and minimum grade requirement

You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system. We do not use conversion tables for foreign grades. All foreign education is individually evaluated during the admission process.

Please note that eligible applicants who fulfill the minimum grade requirement will compete for a study place. Please see the section on ranking for more information on selection criteria.

Required specialization:

60 ECTS credits at bachelor level, which includes the subject areas mechanics, electromagnetism, oscillations and waves, quantum physics, experimental physics, and thermodynamics and statistical physics. At the University of Oslo, this corresponds to the following courses:

• Either  FYS1100 – Mechanics and Modelling (Norwegian only) , FYS1105 – Classical Mechanics or  FYS-MEK1110 – Mechanics
• FYS1120 – Electromagnetism
• FYS2130 – Waves and oscillations
• Either  FYS2140 – Quantum physics  or FYS3110 – Quantum mechanics
• Either  FYS2150 – Experimental physics , AST2210 – Observational Astronomy or FYS3506 - Methods and instrumentation in nuclear physics (new course autumn 2025)
• FYS2160 – Thermodynamics and statistical physics

At least 20 ECTS credits natural sciences on advanced bachelor level.

New admission requirements from 2025

From autumn 2025, the required specialization is as follows:

• Either  FYS2150 – Experimental physics , AST2210 – Observational Astronomy or FYS3506 - Methods and Instrumentation in Nuclear Physics (new course autumn 2025)

At least 5 ECTS credits programming from languages such as C/C++/Java/Python/Matlab

When calculating the average for the required specialization, only 60 credits in physics and 20 credits in natural sciences are counted.

For this programme option it is recommended that you have passed some of the following, or similar courses from other universities: FYS3700 – Biological and medical physics , FYS3110 – Quantum mechanics , FYS3150 – Computational physics , FYS3140 – Mathematical methods in physics , FYS3231 – Sensors and measurement technology , FYS3240 – Data acquisition and control , UNIK3480 – Optics and light .

Further documentation for this program

If you have completed studies/courses outside the University of Oslo, you must also upload course descriptions . The course names and codes on the course descriptions must match the transcript of records.

Ranking of applicants

Selection is based on your academic performance in the required subjects for this programme.

If an applicant has more than 80 ECTS credits in the required specialization, the 80 ECTS credits with the highest grades will form the grade average.

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PhD Position in Biophysics/Medical Physics, NTNU, Norway

PhD Position in Biophysics: NTNU, a leading university in Norway, is offering a 3-year PhD position in Biophysics/Medical Physics as part of the IMPROTOX project, funded by Helse Midt-Norge. The project aims to investigate normal tissue damage from proton therapy for head and neck cancer, focusing on mandibular bone effects. The successful candidate will work on in vitro and in vivo experimental models, collaborate with international partners, and contribute to advancements in understanding ionizing radiation’s impact on bone cells.

Designation: PhD Candidate/Researcher

Research Area: Biophysics/Medical Physics (Focus on Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer)

Location: Department of Physics, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Master of Science degree in physics, specializing in biophysics, medical physics, or radiation physics, or in bionanotechnology . Candidates expecting to complete their Master’s before August 1, 2024, may apply.
• Equivalent of a five-year Norwegian degree program, with 120 credits obtained at the Master’s level.
• Strong academic background (average grade B or better) in physics.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s doctoral program.

Job Description: The PhD candidate will conduct research on the IMPROTOX project, focusing on normal tissue damage mechanisms from proton therapy for head and neck cancer, specifically addressing damages to mandibular bone. The candidate will work on various experimental models, including cell cultures, spheroids, and xenograft models, employing techniques such as advanced microscopy, immunological assays, flow cytometry, and radiobiological assays. Collaboration with international partners and the proton therapy facility in Oslo is expected.

How to Apply:

• Submit an electronic application via jobbnorge.no with reference to the job number 2023/0773.
• Include CV, certificates, transcripts, master’s thesis, name/contact information of three referees, publications or relevant research work, and a personal letter describing your qualifications and motivation.
• Application deadline: February 7, 2024.

Contact Information: Professor Kathrine Røe Redalen ( [email protected] ), Department of Physics, NTNU.

NTNU provides an exciting and stimulating academic environment with favorable terms, including membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The city of Trondheim offers a modern lifestyle, a rich cultural scene, and excellent welfare services, making it an attractive place to work and live.

Note: Applicants may request to reserve themselves from the public applicant list.

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PhD Research Fellow in medical physics

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There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in medical physics at the Department of Physics and Technology. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is financed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) through the NOVO project - next generation imaging for real-time dose verification enabling adaptive proton therapy .

Norway is currently in a phase of preparing for proton therapy cancer treatment, with centers based in Bergen and Oslo from early 2025. The candidate will have the opportunity to conduct their PhD studies in the context of a state-of-the-art proton center, with tight connection to the Haukeland University Hospital of Bergen. The current project will be based in an interdisciplinary research environment with potential of high impact and broad visibility in the international academic society of medical physics, radiotherapy and oncology.

About the project/work tasks The NOVO project will address a fundamental issue in proton therapy of cancer, namely the lack of real-time dose verification (RDV) that significantly limits the potential of proton therapy due to uncertainties in the precise delivery of the prescribed dose. In the NOVO project, we will develop the first proof-of-concept of a scintillator-based RDV technology adaptable to any proton therapy treatment. The PhD position will be part of a strong research community within proton therapy in Bergen with tight collaboration with international partners. The tasks for the PhD position will include in silico predictions of the NOVO detector’s signal in clinical settings by means of particle transport simulations, and further analysis of this signal for the purpose of range and dose reconstructing and further developing a trigger system to detect deviations in range/dose during treatment based on the NOVO signal. Furthermore, explorations into applications of prompt gamma spectroscopy with the NOVO detector will be a part of the PhD project.

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The objective of the PhD programme in Physics is to prepare the PhD candidates for work that requires advanced scientific expertise and analytical skills and for a career in academia. 

The PhD programme in Physics is closely linked with our research groups and departments, and is a key component in the overall research strategy at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

About the programme

The PhD programme in physics provides an education within experimental and theoretical physics and aims at giving the candidates a broad professional background in physics. The candidate can focus the program towards a variety of topics based on ongoing research activities at the Department of Physics.

Programme structure

The PhD education is a structured degree with a nominal duration of three-year full-time study . Some PhD positions may include a fourth year of required duties, usually in the form of teaching, this will be detailed in your employee contract if applicable.

Career opportunities

A PhD degree is the highest level of formalised education in Norway.

A doctoral degree from NTNU qualifies you to a range of positions both in the private and public sector. Academia has traditionally been the main career path for doctors, but now an increasing number of doctors are going into leading positions in the private sector.

How to apply and admission

To be accepted to a PhD programme at NTNU, you must have:

a funding plan completed at least five years of higher education that includes a master's degree or other equivalent degree. a strong academic record and a weighted average for the last two years of your master's degree equivalent to a B or higher in NTNU's grading scale. Applications for admission to the PhD programme must to be submitted through the Department of your subject area 

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Do you like to understand why the world is the way it is? This field of study gives you the opportunity to choose between a wide range of topics. You can specialize in everything from quarks, cancer research and high technology to geological processes and cosmology. You can work experimentally, numerically or theoretically – or combine all three.

A brief description of the programme

The study of physics is in essence about studying the fundamental laws of nature. As a master’s student of physics the most important lessons are how to uncover, understand and describe the underlying laws of nature or relevant interactions. You will be studying the fundamental processes in nature and also go more in depth in subjects that interest you. Our academic staff are ready to help you select your theoretical curriculum and create a master’s project customized for you.

Physics is the foundation of technological advancement, such as LED light bulbs, quantum computers or solar cells. Other fields are also advanced by use of physics, such as medical devices like CT, MRI and so on. One may think all great questions in physics have already been answered, but in the coming years new, large experiments and observatories are expected to lead to breakthroughs in our understanding of the beginning of the universe and the smallest building blocks in the universe – among other things.

As a master's student in physics you can contribute to developing artificial intelligence, nanotechnology or medicine, or solving environmental problems. Studying physics is largely about exploring new things and phenomena we still don’t understand, and as a master’s student at the Department of Physics you can potentially discover new and unthought-of applications of physics.

Master's students here can choose between the following specializatons:

• Biological and Medical Physics – here you will see physics used on a broad spectrum of problems related to biology and medicine.
• Condensed Matter and Materials Physics – you will learn of various states of matter, such as exotic states, soft and hard matter.
• Didactic Physics – Didactic physics is about teaching and learning in physics, and how physics fits in society.
• Nuclear and Particle Physics – this field of research study the smallest building blocks in the universe and the forces acting on them.
• Quantum Science and Quantum Technology – you will learn of various states of matter, such as exotic states, soft and hard matter.
• Space Physics and Space Technology – here you will typically work with analyzing data from satellites and sounding rockets, or developing technology used in satellites.
• Theoretical Physics – here you will work with general theoretical questions in fields such as nuclear and particle physics, cosmology and quantum phenomena for large systems.

With a relevant background, it may also be possible to complete your master's thesis outside UiO at a research institute or at selected companies and institutions, such as:

• Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
• The Institute for Energy Technology
• Oslo University Hospital

A big plus of taking a master’s degree in Physics at the University of Oslo is that the Department of Physics is the largest fundamental research institute in physics in Norway. This means that we can offer a wider variety of master’s projects than other Norwegian universities. After graduating you will have many options, as the work you do on your project will open opportunities in other relevant fields, such as chemistry, mechanics, electronics and biological sciences. As a master’s graduate you will also be able to continue your studies in a PhD in any of the aforementioned fields.

Study environment

It is important to us that you thrive as a master's student at the Department of Physics. In the start of the semester we have meetings for all new students. Here you will get to know the other students, and the academic staff at the Department of Physics, both socially and professionally.

All our programmes options do a lot to create a good study environment. Some options have weekly meetings between students and academic staff, others have various social meetings.

Outside of studies many students start working in Fysikkforeningen, the physics student union. Fysikkforeningen arrange various parties, meetings with companies and social gatherings with quizzes. You can also choose between 200 student unions at the university . We also have a gym at campus if you are interested. We have many diners and coffee bars, so if you need a break from studying, you can meet others and relax at any of these locations.

If you have any technical or practical questions about your programme, or need guidance, please contact us .

Study abroad

We have thriving exchange agreements in Canada, but its also possible to go to Svalbard, France, Italy and The United States.

Read more about exchange.

Further studies and work

Physicists become employed within a large number of areas from finance and hospitals to engineering companies and public administration. After a master's programme, you will in addition to a firm understanding of physics have acquired a significant amount of training in analytical methods and thinking, furthermore programming and use of advanced computer tools. Such knowledge and skills are important in order to understand and analyse phenomena and processes in nature. Additionally knowledge and insights in physics are fundamental regarding modern high technology, and economists also acquire mathematical models from physics.

Many work tasks and carreer paths will be open. Some examples include research and development within the private and public sector, management and research administration, programming and development in the computer industry, medical physicists, in addition to teaching and imparting.

Some of the employers of graduates include: The Norwegian Veritas (DNV), Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU), Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Oslo University Hospital, State Radiation Protection, Norwegian Hydro, Telenor, Norwegian Cancer Society, Norwegian Metrology Service, SINTEF, IDEAS, Inventura Tech, Accenture, Statoil, IBM, IFE, hospitals and x-ray institutes.

The master's degree in physics may qualify you for further PhD studies in physics , and depending on the programme option, also within adjacent areas such as electronics and material science.

By completing a one-year programme in Practical Pedagogical Education (in Norwegian), you will qualify to work as a lecturer in schools.

Honours certificate

Are you academically ambitious? It is possible to supplement your master's degree with an honours certificate worth 20 credits. You take the certificate concurrently with the master's programme.

Purdue HHS graduate program serves as catalyst for success in cancer-focused residency programs

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Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, [email protected]

Whether they’re making a difference in radiation treatments for cancer patients or ensuring safe and effective diagnostic equipment, medical physicists are a critical component of the health care field, ensuring patients receive the care they need.

From the top cancer centers in the nation to Ivy League institutions to top technology companies, graduates of the Purdue University School of Health Sciences’ CAMPEP -accredited medical physics program often achieve prestigious residency matches and successful careers that propel them toward success.

“Going to Purdue connected all the dots into why I was doing what I was doing,” said Humberto Monsivais, Purdue medical physics PhD graduate and resident at the University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center, which is consistently ranked as the United States’ top cancer hospital . “The didactic curriculum was really strong, and the research was really unique.”

Humberto Monsivais, Purdue medical physics PhD graduate

Achieving top-tier experiences

One of the most common routes for medical physics graduates, particularly those with a PhD, is to pursue a residency in an academic hospital or health care facility. These programs allow them to gain clinical and sometimes even research experience using real-world applications under expert supervision.

“If I’m going to be doing tests in the clinic that directly affect patient safety, I need to be trained, so the residency is letting me get that clinical experience while having a vast safety net,” said Philip Durham, 2024 Purdue medical physics master’s program graduate and resident at Willis Knighton Cancer Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

In spring 2024, Purdue medical physics students saw premier residency matches, a process which involves an intensive application period and interviews prior to earning a placement. The students were placed in some of the country’s leading medical physics clinical facilities, achieving two residency placements at MD Anderson as well as placements at the Yale School of Medicine, Rutgers Cancer Institute and the Willis Knighton Cancer Center.

For Mahsa Servati, a Purdue medical physics PhD graduate and resident at MD Anderson, Purdue helped her reach the opportunity of her dreams.

“I’ve been wanting to come to MD Anderson since I was a teenager,” Servati said. “I really cared about doing something about cancer because of the history in my family. This is the best cancer center in the world, and I wanted to be part of it. It just so happened it has a residency for my dream job.”

Philip Durham, Purdue medical physics master’s program graduate

Servati went on to note the Purdue name often resonated with many of her prospective residency matches, showing how the program stands out among the 63 CAMPEP-accredited programs around the world.

“Going through the residency match, I got very good feedback of Purdue University and Purdue graduates,” Servati said. “The name itself did a lot. The people who go to Purdue are generally more ambitious, forward-moving and want big things. Being in that type of environment is encouraging and keeps you focused on what you want.”

Learning hands-on

Beyond the medical physics program’s academic rigor, the recent class of graduates also developed the Medical Physics Club of Purdue , a student organization that offers opportunities for medical physics students to interact with each other while also connecting the graduate program with the undergraduate radiological health sciences major.

“We realized our medical physics club at Purdue is unique and that we can make a signature,” Servati said. “We submitted to become an official club at Purdue, and we started doing a lot more. We did a journal club; invited alums to campus; had some board exam practice and tests; and did hospital tours to give a real view of what medical physicists do, both on the therapy side and in the diagnostic part.”

Getting involved in research is also a cornerstone of the program, Monsivais noted. With resources such as the Purdue Life Science MRI Facility and high-caliber faculty mentors, Monsivais often found his work fulfilling and supported as he developed critical research skills.

Mahsa Servati, Purdue medical physics PhD graduate

“I never felt like I didn’t have support from the faculty for whatever I wanted to do,” Monsivais said. “My advisor opened doors for me and let me figure out my own questions. That was a very big deal.”

Gaining recognition

The program, which got its start in the early 1990s, has developed throughout the years, building relationships with medical centers, strengthening the imaging and radiotherapy emphases and improving research opportunities through strategic faculty growth. This has set Purdue’s program apart from other more clinically focused programs.

“Purdue is a great place to see medical physics as an academic pursuit,” said Keith Stantz , associate professor of health sciences and former medical physics program director. “We have a focus on research and innovative ideas and trying to translate those to patient care. Purdue is a step ahead in research — I’m happy with our impact in the field.”

As Ulrike Dydak , professor of health sciences, prepares to take over as medical physics program director, she has plans for its bright future, hoping to continue the momentum from the last three decades. “I would really love for the program to continue to grow in terms of our national recognition,” Dydak said.

“Our program is giving students a lot of resources in terms of hands-on experience, particularly in imaging but also on the therapy side. I think this is a strength that residencies are looking into right now as imaging becomes more and more an important component, even on the therapy side of medical physics.”

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