About the course

The Certificate in Medical Physics is designed to provide individuals holding terminal degrees in physics or a ly related field with the didactic coursework required for eligibility to enter radiation therapy physics residency programs. This is a two-semester certificate offering courses in basic radiation sciences and clinical medical physics. The Certificate is accredited by CAMPEP.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of the Certificate in Medical Physics will:

　　Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles associated with the clinical use of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiations.

　　Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the operation of radiation producing and detecting devices commonly used in therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

　　Have an understanding of the basic computational principles associated with therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

　　Have a complete understanding of the wide-ranging clinical duties of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$24,170

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2024	Las Vegas
Spring (January), 2025	Las Vegas
Fall (August), 2025	Las Vegas
Spring (January), 2026	Las Vegas

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Nevada

Hold a terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in physics or a ly related field,

　　Have an overall GPA of 3.00 in graduate work,

　　Receive a composite score of 310 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),

　　Successfully complete an anatomy and physiology course. Applicants not meeting the anatomy and physiology requirement may still be admitted to the program, however, this prerequisite deficiency must be completed during either the first or second semester of study.

　　TOEFL (Internet-based) - Minimum score: 80, Paper‐based: Total minimum score 550, (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213. IETLS - Minimum score: 6.5.

　　All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received.

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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