Medical Radiobiological Physics Graduate Program

The Department of Radiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), offers Master’s and Doctorate. It is the goal of the program and its students to complete the M.S. in 2 years, and the Ph.D. within 3 years beyond that required for the masters. Medical Physicists is not just for Physicists, but our program emphasizes a strong component of the study of structure and matter as well as the use of technology in medicine. The faculty consist of six full-time Ph.Ds (and growing) who perform research and clinical function whether it is in Computational Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy, and/or Radiation Diagnostics. Prior research experience is helpful, but not necessary.

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Contact: Director of Medical Physics Education
1200 N Everett , ET 1NP606
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone Number: (405)271-5125

email Susan-Gaston@ouhsc.edu

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students accepted into the graduate program hold baccalaureate or more advanced degrees in science or engineering. Although most students entering the program major in physics, some enter the program with majors in biology, chemistry, or engineering. Applicants are expected to have a combined score of 1100 or better on the sum of verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants should arrange to have their GRE scores sent to the Graduate College of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. It is also desirable for applicants to arrange for letters of reference to be submitted to the graduate liaison.

* It is advised that students have strong understanding of modern physics, have skills in either computer programming or hands-on experimentation (familiarity with electronics is a bonus) , solid mathematics fundamentals and excellant communication skills. In addition students should be well motivated and demonstrate superior organizational skills.

Master of Sciences
Applicants must present evidence of successful completion (overall B average) of the following course work during the attainment of their baccalaureate degree:

(1) mathematics calculus through differential equations
(2) general college physics, 8 semester hours
(3) general college chemistry, 8 semester hours
(4) modern physics, 3 semester hours

Consideration will be given to applicants who have yet to complete a limited portion of this course work; however, deficiencies in perquisite courses must be removed as soon as possible. No graduate credit will be awarded for remedial work in lower division undergraduate courses.

Doctor of Philosophy
Applicant must present evidence of highly successful completion of training that is equivalent to a master's degree program at the University of Oklahoma. Ability to conduct independent scientific investigation is essential.

For detailed description of Admissions please: 1. Go to the OUHSC home page. www.ouhsc.edu 2. Under the heading of ADMINISTRATION half way down the page select the link to Admissions & Records. Click on "Admissions" on that page. From there it will give you detailed instructions on how to apply (you can either print the forms or apply online, which is the preferred method). This link will tell you what you are required to send in (transcripts, etc.) and you can also access the link to our program which outlines what we need (including an official copy of your GRE scores from the testing site you took it at).

Office of Admissions and Records
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
BSEB-200
P.O. Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73190
(405) 271-3282

Important NOTE:

Please Send ALL OFFICIAL COPIES

TO ADMISSIONS OFFICE, (if you want

to send duplicate copies to our office below

it will be helpful, you should also check

with the admissions office to ensure

that all your documents are complete,

we do not receive your materials

until they are complete in admissions office,

we suggest you send additional copies to the

office below, which will expedite our

evaluation of your record. You should verify that all your records are complete with the admissions office, they will not send you confirmation of the completeness of your record unless you request it and if you don't have a complete record the faculty will not be able to process it.

MPEP Graduate Program Administrative Coordinator :

Department of Radiological Sciences, ET-1NP606
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
P.O. Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-3020
(405) 271-5125
E-mail: Susan-Gaston@ouhsc.edu

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