Overview
Associated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering's graduate program in Medical Physics, the University of Miami offers a Certificate Program in Medical Physics. The Certificate Program is accredited by CAMPEP (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs) and is a non-degree granting program. The objective of this two-semester program is to allow qualified individuals who are enrolled in PhD programs or have already received a PhD degree in Physics, Engineering or a related field with a physics-minor-equivalent background to transition into a career in medical physics.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required have obtained a bachelor's degree and either be enrolled in a PhD program or have received a PhD degree.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BME 602 | Human Physiology for Engineers | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Medical Imaging Systems: X-ray and CT | ||
| Medical Imaging Systems: MRI, NMI and Ultrasound | ||
| BME 681 | Radiation Biology and Physics | 3 |
| BME 682 | Radiation Therapy Physics | 3 |
| BME 683 | Radiation Protection | 3 |
| BME 781 | Radiation Dosimetry and Physics | 3 |
| Optional Course | 0-3 | |
| Radiation Therapy Physics Clinical Rotation | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18-21 | |
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Credit hours completed by students enrolled in the certificate program are not eligible for degree application.
