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Master of Science in Radiological Sciences and Protection - Medical Physics

At University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD29250

(2026)

Duration

2 Year(s)

Next intake

19.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

Accredited by CAMPEP, UMass Lowell's Medical Physics program qualifies students for all medical physics specialties and prepares them for residency programs, junior medical physicist positions and future ABR exams. Gain education and training in radiation sciences, radiation protection, medical applications of radiation, and dosimetry (including laboratory work and clinical internship) with UMass Lowell's Medical Physics program.Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Program (CAMPEP), our master's program collaborates with local and regional teaching hospitals and cancer centers in the Boston area to provide you with cutting-edge education in therapeutic and imaging medical physics. The program duration is designed to be two years plus one summer semester, although the typical academic plan may be different due to elective courses and the length of thesis research.

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Duration: 2 Year(s)

Fees: USD29250

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Lowell
Summer (May), 2027	Lowell
Fall (September), 2027	Lowell
Spring (January), 2028	Lowell
Summer (May), 2028	Lowell

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Lowell

A statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
Official test scores
- GRE required
- GRE Waiver available
Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or a similar technical field from an accredited institution
Physics: Core physics courses, including two semesters of general physics plus Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern Physics or Quantum Mechanics
Mathematics: Three semesters of calculus and one semester of differential equations
Computer Science: Proficiency in a scientific/engineering programming language and knowledge of fundamental numerical methods

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Further information

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