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Medical Physics MDPH

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.

Department Head - A.R. Taylor

Note: For listings of related courses, see Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, and Space Physics.

Graduate Courses

Medical Physics 623 H(3-0)

Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry

Photon and electron interactions, charged particle and radiation equilibrium, cavity theory, absolute and relative dosimetry, calibration protocols.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Medical Physics 625 H(3-0)

Radiation Oncology Physics

Clinical photon and electron beams, brachytherapy, treatment planning, radiation therapy devices, special techniques.

Prerequisites: Medical Physics 623 and consent of the Department.

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Medical Physics 633 H(1-3)

Radiation Oncology Physics Laboratory

Absorption dose determination, dose descriptors, photon beam modelling, quality control.

Prerequisites: Medical Physics 625 and consent of the Department.

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Medical Physics 637 H(3-0)

Anatomy and Statistics for Medical Physicists

Anatomy, physiology, probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, regression models, clinical trials, survival analysis.

Prerequisites: Medical Physics 623 and consent of the Department.

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Medical Physics 639 H(3-0)

Radiobiology and Radiation Safety for Medical Physicists

Cell kinetics, cell survival curves, radiation pathology, fractionation, radiation safety, shielding calculations.

Prerequisites: Medical Physics 625 and consent of the Department.

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