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Overview
Program description
The Medical Radiation Physics Programme offers specialized training for aspiring Medical Radiation Physics graduates.
As a part of the Radiation Oncology team, the Medical Physicists are involved in clinical treatment planning, managing radiotherapy quality assurance programmes and maintaining equipments. Medical physicists use analytical and applied scientific techniques to assist healthcare workers for the safe treatment of patients and advice about radiation protection to the healthcare professionals. Medical Physicists are responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy to cancer patients.
Focus
The M.Sc. program in Medical Radiation Physics provides candidates with the knowledge required to enter into the field of medical physics. The program relies on a strong fundamental science background and clinical practice through hands-on instruction with equipment used routinely in the hospital setting, including CT facilities, medical linear accelerators and brachytherapy which prepares a student for research or clinical training in this rapidly changing field and also gets trained in computer-based modelling, research methodology and the ethical dimensions associated with medical research
Careers Prospectus
Graduates of Medical Radiation Physics program will gain an in-depth understanding of technical and theoretical knowledge, complemented with embedded practical work at hospitals to prepare them for a career as a Medical Physicist or Radiological Safety Officers in:
· Educational Institutions
· Research-oriented hospital settings
· Radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology departments in Private or government hospitals.
· Radiation protection in industrial and scientific facilities
· Research, development and commercialisation of radiation medical instrumentation
· Clinical application specialists.
Key Dates & Deadlines
15
Mar 15 25
Mar ' 25
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Facilties
Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training in procedures
Innovative Center
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre to facilitate multi-disciplinary research
Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience
Sports & Fitness
Marena is the world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
Libraries
Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes
Next Steps
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