What are the degree requirements needed for medical physics ?
Q. Can anyone help me find out informaton on medical physics ? Example: jobs considered entry level, degree requirements, employment outlook, how much does it pay, and are there global jobs associated with this position?
Asked by labelle_1989 - Tue Jul 25 13:34:30 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hehe, The attorney hasn't been looking into jobs for medical physics apparantly. There is such things. One will need at least a BS in physics and certification in radiation equipment usage to get an entry level position. Hospitals do have openings for those who specialize in medical physics. Most of this entails working with high tech equipment that needs certification to use. There are many types. You can specialize in ultrasound/sonograph usage. You can specialize in radiation therapy, etc. Most of the jobs I've seen in my area (southern california) are for these types of positions. You will be working with these equipment to calibrate them, ensure they are working to standards and perhaps using them or ensuring the doctors know how… [cont.]
Answered by Vicente - Tue Jul 25 13:56:47 2006

Besides in the HOSPITAL, what are the career prospects for the fresh graduate from MEDICAL PHYSICS?
Q. I'm currently studying on the final year on physics, specialized on Medical Physics. What kind of career I could have with my kind of specialization? Is it a good idea to continue studying and deepening my knowledge on Medical Physics? Where could I earn lots of money with this my kind of educational background? Well, should I continue my study to earn Master or even Doctor degree on Medical Physics? Is it a good idea after all?
Asked by Professor Franklin - Fri Sep 29 13:15:40 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, there is always continuing with your studies and going into research. Any medical facility (and I don't necessarily mean a hospital) requires some level of knowledge on this. You might wish to try your hand at applying to sports centres/organisations as well.
Answered by wilf69 - Fri Sep 29 13:26:09 2006

Has anyone undertaken a post grad (masters) in Medical Physics? Is it difficult and worthwile careerwise?
Q. I have no background in physics and my undergraduate course was Production Management. I work in medical device industry and fancy a career change...
Asked by Andy Bonner - Tue Feb 12 18:59:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Here's a description of the requirements from Purdue's masters program. "Students entering the medical physics graduate program are expected to be proficient in at least one programming language, usually C or Fortran, and the UNIX or Linux operating system. They also are expected to have completed a course in differential equations and one in modern physics." While you can probably pick up a programming language on your own if you have any background in it, you need at least two semesters of calculus to take differential equations and two semesters of physics to take modern physics. So I would recommend finding a masters program you're interested in, and making up the requirements at a community college (and find one that offers more… [cont.]
Answered by eri - Tue Feb 12 19:08:49 2008

Is a masters in medical physics enough for a good job?
Q. I think I want to start working after my masters. Should I continue a few more years for the PhD?
Asked by Sierra C - Tue Apr 22 08:52:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would consider speaking with a head hunter of some nature to determine who is actually getting placed in jobs right now. I only say this because in Florida the State library system has shifted after the last governor's vote to change it. Thus fewer jobs in that field of Library science. My college room mate just got her master's in Library Science, and with NO experience using it, was unable after 5 years of hunting to get a real paying JOB in the Library System...and has had to settle for a job in the garden department at home depot just to put food on her table and keep afloat--and that is only just barely. For all her other job interviews she was over-qualified, and considered a bad employment risk, as the places she applied to… [cont.]
Answered by susieque - Tue Apr 22 09:03:39 2008

What are the career prospects on Medical Physics, Applied Physics, and Simulation Physics?
Q. My college have offered us three options for our last year major in physics: Medical, Applied, and Simulation. Could any of you describe the prospests of career on these fields? Which one is the more relevant for ur recent daily life? Which one has the brightest career prospect on it? Which one needed most nowadays? Which one is the best if I want high-salary job with physical background? Which one is the more apropriate if i want to continue my study in physics until masteral or doctoral level? I'm kinda weak on mathematical manipulation and i'm always way to slow (compared to the other student) if i must solve problem in physics... i took major in physics because i love it and i was offered a scholarship if i major in physics...… [cont.]
Asked by Professor Franklin - Thu May 18 04:48:42 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Medical physics is concerned with the applications of physical energy, concepts, and methods to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Examples of areas in which a medical physicist may work include the application of ionizing radiation to medical diagnosis and therapy; bioelectrical investigations of the brain and heart; and the medical uses of infrared radiation, ultrasound, nuclear magnetic resonance, heat, and lasers. Radiation therapy is the major field of employment for medical physicists. Job Settings are in Hospitals and other medical care facilities. A median salary for medical physicists is about $72,500 per year. Applied physics mostly works with applied research and development rather than in basic research. and I… [cont.]
Answered by Sweetask - Thu May 18 05:22:56 2006

what are the medical applications of physics?
Q. i am trying to make my term paper about the topic.. Medical Applications of Physics. I hope you can help me. thanks!
Asked by cottonmouth9763 - Thu Mar 9 04:28:43 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. See excellant Wikipedia article (see source) # Medical imaging # Treatment of disease # Physiological Measurement Techniques # Radiation Protection # Medical Computing and Mathematics # Biomedical engineering
Answered by utcursch - Thu Mar 9 04:36:25 2006

How much physics does a diagnostic medical sonographer actually use?
Q. I am in school pursuing my bachelor's of science to be a diagnostic medical sonographer. University level physics is NOT taught well in my school, and is a very difficult subject for me. How much of this type of physics will I actually use? If this course is so difficult for me, am I in the right major? I like anatomy and all my other courses. Just NOT physics. It is a nightmare.
Asked by Brittni - Tue Mar 9 17:56:44 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tell me about it. if general physics is a nightmare, ultrasound physics is hell. I'm currently a DMS student. I had to take a general physics course before applying to the program. It was confusing, but I got through it. Once you are in the program, you'll take additional physics courses, but it is specifically ultrasound physics, which is almost worse than the general class because it's so detailed and extensive. Then you have to take your Physics Board exam (which I am dreading). I'm almost done with my second quarter of Physics, and I absolutely hate it. But I just do whatever I can to get through it with a decent grade; I use an additional textbook called Understanding Ultrasound Physics by S. Edelman and my classmates get together… [cont.]
Answered by sunflower - Tue Mar 9 19:23:07 2010

PhD in Biomedical Engineering or Medical Physics?
Q. I did MS in Electrical Engineering and got admission in Texas A & M University for PhD in Biomedical Engineering. One of the seniors suggested me to do in Medical Physics. I am confused, please help me out.
Asked by Kumar - Sat May 16 02:10:49 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. do Biomedical Engineering
Answered by dont mess with kenny - Tue May 19 19:57:42 2009

What high paying jobs may one get with Chemistry and Physics, excluding medical jobs, and what do they pay?
Q. I am willing to work my way all the way to PhD level in any non-medical or environmental course. I simply wish to know of the jobs which will give me over $100k Australian without having to work in a medical area or have to live in an obscure mining location. Having a salary of $60+ within 2 years is preferable. Thanks in advance.
Asked by Sado - Sun Apr 6 02:58:37 2008 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Physicists in particular are in heavy demand for mathematical finance, which can easily pay over $100,000 U.S. immediately. For chemistry there's always the pharmaceutical industry. That I don't know too much about but I'm relatively certain that you can have a job for a pharmaceutical company which just involves figuring out chemical syntheses without having any direct exposure to the medical aspects. I've also heard that a lot of professors can make a lot of extra money by working as expert witnesses in trials.
Answered by dan131m - Sun Apr 6 03:05:58 2008

any profession that combines botany, physics, medical, chemistry?
Q. I plan on pursuing mbbs and I have a particular flair for botany, physics and chemistry and can't think of giving up any of these. Please help!
Asked by philomath - Wed Mar 3 09:51:15 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Bio-engineer! Bio-medics
Answered by Lettergram - Thu Mar 4 23:30:57 2010

Is Master of Medical Physics degree from Sydney University of Australia equivalent to Master degree in USA?
Q. Is Master of Medical Physics degree from Sydney University of Australia equivalent to Master degree in USA?
Asked by Manisha P - Sun Dec 9 00:04:24 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would think so but not sure. checking.
Answered by pinkstealth - Sun Dec 9 00:08:09 2007

Is algebra based physics or calculus based physics better for medical school admission?
Q. just curious as calculus based is recommended for my biochemistry degree, but I want to make it easier on myself this year and take the general physics...is it just based on how well you do in calculus and physics seperately, or does it really matter that students take calculus physics in preparation for physical chemistry? My main question is really the title of my question.
Asked by ? - Fri Oct 2 16:51:02 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think that it really matters. I would recommend reading the course description. Take the one that is for the science majors. The college I went to as an undergraduate had a physics course that was more calculus based and one that was more algebra/trig. based. Those were for the science majors. Then, the other physics course was for students that were not science majors. For your question about the preperation for physical chemistry...you may want to ask your advisor.
Answered by fieldworking - Fri Oct 2 17:02:10 2009

Hello can anybody help me with Medical Physics question, what is the equation for decay of thallium into lead?
Q. i need the equation only and a little explanation for the answe plz thankyou X
Asked by Aiysha M - Sun Oct 11 08:22:42 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Its all in Wikipedia. Assuming you are referring to 204Tl. Loss of beta partial to 204Pb with half life of 12 days.
Answered by PHIL D - Mon Oct 12 15:23:21 2009

Will an astronomy course suffice as a Medical School Physics requirement?
Q. Will an astronomy course suffice as a Medical School Physics requirement?
Asked by ScienceGuy - Sun Aug 31 16:28:23 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No. Astronomy is not physics, and I don't think that any med school would accept it. Also, in most universities, astronomy is a one semester course, and most med schools require 2 semesters of physics.
Answered by Jay M - Mon Sep 1 16:08:32 2008

what schools offer undergraduate degrees in medical physics?
Q. what schools offer undergraduate degrees in medical physics?
Asked by dr.kb20072015 - Wed Oct 10 13:26:04 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I doubt there is such a thing in the USA at the undergraduate level. DeVry-Phoenix and DeVry-Decatur/Alpharetta offer a TAC./ABET-accredited BSET degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology.
Answered by Kalos Orisate - Wed Oct 10 15:17:43 2007

Do I need A Level physics for Medical college or not?
Q. I'm an AS level student,and lately I've come under a lot of pressure from my parents over the choice of my subjects as I despise physics, but my parents are convinced I won't make it thru without this subject into Medical college if I wanted to. are they right?Physics has been tormenting me for the past 2 years of O Levels and I don't want to feel like the dumbest person in class while I do vector calculations. And are there any other(or better) career options I can have other than becoming a doctor by having AS/A2 level Biology, Math and Chemistry. Also it would help me if someone gave me advice on university requirements as well.
Asked by Sadia S - Mon Aug 28 14:34:45 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need to contact the medical college you're interested in attending for their requirements. I do know that most require physics 1 and physics 2. You should look around for a tutor wherever you take the course. Someone who understands the subject would be a great help to you. Also, the professor should be willing to help.
Answered by Juliee c - Mon Aug 28 14:40:36 2006

Do you need to take Physics and AP Physics to get into medical school?
Q. I live in Ohio and I was wondering if i needed to take physics and AP physics to get in to a med school. Is it recommended or is it a choice?
Asked by cheesicles - Mon Feb 9 21:54:40 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You do not need to take physics in high school to get into medical school. However, you do need to take physics in college to apply for medical school and take the standardized medical school exam called the MCATs. With that being said, if you take physics in high school you will already have had some exposure to it and will probably do better in your college course.
Answered by Card Buff - Fri Feb 13 10:47:08 2009

Do I need A Level physics for Medical College?
Q. I'm an AS level student,and lately I've come under a lot of pressure from my parents over the choice of my subjects as I despise physics, but my parents are convinced I won't make it thru without this subject into Medical college if I wanted to. are they right?Physics has been tormenting me for the past 2 years of O Levels and I don't want to feel like the dumbest person in class while I do vector calculations. And are there any other(or better) career options I can have other than becoming a doctor by having AS/A2 level Biology, Math and Chemistry. Also it would help me if someone gave me advice on university requirements as well.
Asked by Sadia S - Mon Aug 28 14:37:47 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm in the same situation as you, the only thing is that i didn't do Physics at O-levels. Right now i'm studyin math, biology and chemisty and i'm also gaining credits for these courses i take so i can tranfer to certain insituations. However if i decide to study in england i wld like to believe i can get into college despite the fact that i didn't do A-level physics. Good luck
Answered by kara - Mon Aug 28 23:14:11 2006

Pursuing a medical physics career?
Q. Is the Philippines capable of producing medical physicists? How can one become a medical physicist in the country?
Asked by Cio - Tue Jun 10 06:15:40 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes they are. You need to go to college for that. The University of Maila is a good one.
Answered by Whats Up Doc - Sat Jun 14 05:42:47 2008

Which major should I pursue if I want to get into medical school, but have medical physics as a backup?
Q. aside from picking the major I would enjoy the most...
Asked by spirit1565 - Thu Apr 8 02:30:49 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Biophysics, physics, double major biology/physics, biology, biochemistry.
Answered by Emily M - Thu Apr 8 09:34:59 2010

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