Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics

University at Buffalo - SUNY

The candidate for graduate work in the Medical Physics Program should have demonstrated above-average academic performance, especially in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Entry into the program is contingent upon award of the baccalaureate degree.

Applicants generally enter the program directly into the Medical Physics Program.

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• College transcripts
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (Subject Test is optional.)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional references, and
• A statement of interest in the program including the applicants goals and experience.

The Medical Physics Accreditation Commission, CAMPEP, requires that entering students have either an undergraduate physics major or a strong physics minor with at least three upper-level advanced physics courses as required of physics majors.

Admission is based on:

• A grade point average of B (3.0) or better
• Examination scores (Superior quantitative and above-average analytic GRE scores are expected.)
• Letters of recommendation (3)
• Academic performance
• Research experience

Recommended undergraduate courses include: physics and mathematics, including calculus and statistics, biomedical and/or electrical engineering, chemistry, biology, and physiology.