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Module Handbook
M.Sc. Medical Physics
with distinction in Radiotherapy and Biomedical Optics
Medical Faculty Mannheim
Heidelberg University
General Information
Latest revision: December 2015
Module description for full and part-time study
Regular study duration: full study one year
part time study 2,5 years.
1 ECTS1 is equivalent to 30 study hours.
Module catalogue
1. Qualification objectives at Heidelberg University
2. General requirements of study
3. Aims of MSc. programme in Medical Physics
4. Specializations included in programme
5. Curriculum
6. Overview of modules
7. Modules in detail
1. Qualification objectives at Heidelberg University
In accordance with its mission statement and constitution, Heidelberg Universitys degree courses have subject-related, transdisciplinary and occupational objectives. They aim to provide a comprehensive academic education equipping graduates for the world of work. The main points of the competence profile are the following: developing subject-related skills with a pronounced research orientation developing the ability to engage in transdisciplinary dialogue developing practice-related problem-solving skills developing personal and social skills promoting the willingness to assume social responsibility on the basis of the skills
acquired
1 European Credit Transfer System
2. General requirements of study
Students Profile
The Master programme in Medical Physics (MSc: Master of Science) is an interdisciplinary
course intended for graduates of
Physics (BSc2 or higher)
Natural sciences (with basic knowledge in physics and mathematics)
Engineering (with basic knowledge in physics)
Medicine (only in case of excellent grades3)
This programme is clinically oriented; hence it strongly focuses on clinical questions. In
particular, the programme is intended for those students planning to work in the medical field
(either as medical physics expert after extra qualification on one hand side, or in research on
the other hand side). In this respect, the course provides theoretical background and
practical elements where the knowledge can be applied using modern clinical equipment.
Courses Locations
The master courses are located mostly at Mannheim Medical Campus. However, some
courses are located at Heidelberg University Campus in Heidelberg and the Institute of
Molecular Biology in Mainz.
Course Material
The learning material of all courses is accessible on the learning platform Moodle of the
Medical Faculty Mannheim. The access to the platform is enabled for the students enrolled in
the MSc. programme. Over this platform all administrative documents for students are
managed as well, including the lecture schedule, the rules and regulations, the course
selection and registration, the grades reports, etc.
moodle.medma.uni-heidelberg.de
2 Bachelor of Science
3 It is assumed that excellent students can obtain the necessary background in physics and
mathematics in self-study before the start of the master course.
https://moodle.medma.uni-heidelberg.de/
Master Thesis
The Master programme in Medical Physics is nationally and internationally connected to
leading institutions in research and education for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The
master thesis can be done in any of the internal research groups in the University Medical
Center Mannheim or by any of the cooperation partners in a topic related with medical
physics. The option to perform the master thesis in other external institution is possible
provided that all the requirements stipulated by the Academic Committee are fulfilled. More
information about this topic is found in the guideline available in Moodle.
3. Aims of MSc. Programme in Medical Physics
The programme enables graduates to work in a clinical environment (after fulfilling extra
qualifications requirements depending on the respective country) and/or carry out
independent research in the field of Medical Physics.
The study goals of this programme are:
obtain basic knowledge in anatomy, physiology, genetics
obtain basic knowledge in biophysics and engineering mathematics (numerically
oriented) including programming
obtain detailed knowledge in radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, medical imaging
perform a scientific (life-science related) project
successfully tackle technical issues related to Medical Physics
obtain competence of critically assessing technical systems in medicine
Graduates career prospects are best in health-care/life-science sectors, e.g. hospitals,
research organizations and the medical technology industry. Successful completion of the
course may also qualify graduates for further certification as a state radiation-protection
commissioner (depending on the respective country). In Germany, for example, the status of
a certified medical physics expert can be attained after two additional years of supervised
practical work in a qualified radiation therapy department and an additional examination
specified in the German Radiation Protection Ordinance.
4. Specializations included in the programme
1. Radiotherapy
The specialization in Radiotherapy is focused on the background and advanced
knowledge related to planning and treatment methods (3D, IMRT,VMAT) of cancer in
radiation therapy, the radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, computed
tomography, intraoperative system, etc.), gives the basic insight into clinical tasks as
well as fundamental knowledge for advanced research work.
2. Imaging
Imaging specialization is focused on the diagnostic medical imaging modalities MRI,
PET and CT. The courses are orientated to give the student the fundamental
knowledge in processing, analysis and quantification of medical images. Special
attention is laid on the interdisciplinary approach to radiotherapy cancer treatment.
4 Curriculum 4.1 full time study
Radiotherapy Imaging
1
st
Semester Winter Term
(Mannheim/ Heidelberg)
Basic courses (7.5 ECTS) Module 1
1.1 Biophysics (1.0) 1.2 Engineering Mathematics (3.5) 1.3 Genetics (1.0) 1.4 Basic Medical Science (2.0)
Advanced courses (7.0 ECTS)
Module 2
2.1 Radiation Protection (1.0) 2.2 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation (3.0) 6.6 General Science Skills (3.0)
Mandatory courses (9.5 ECTS)
Mandatory courses (7.5 ECTS)
Module 3
3.2 Radiotherapy Treatment Planning/ Dosimetry/ QA (4.5) 3.3 Special Radiotherapy Techniques (3.0) 3.4 Image Guided Radiotherapy (1.0) 3.5 Radiobiology (1.0)
3.1 Physics of Imaging Systems (2.0) 3.7 Diagnostic Radiology (1.5) 3.8 Nuclear Medicine (2.0) 3.14 Biomedical Engineering (2.0)
Elective modules (8.0 ECTS)*
Elective modules (9.0 ECTS)*
Module 4
3.1 Physics of Imaging Systems (2.0) 3.6 Image Analysis (4.5) 3.7 Diagnostic Radiology (1.5) 3.8 Nuclear Medicine (2.0) 3.9 Biomedical Optics (1.0) 3.10 Basic Optics (2.0) 3.13 Novel Diagnostic Methods in Ophthalmology (1.0) 3.14 Biomedical Engineering (2.0)
3.2 Radiotherapy Treatment Planning/ Dosimetry/ QA (4.5) 3.3 Special Radiotherapy Techniques (3.0) 3.4 Image Guided Radiotherapy (1.0) 3.5 Radiobiology (1.0) 3.6 Image Analysis (4.5) 3.9 Biomedical Optics (1.0) 3.10 Basic Optics (2.0) 3.13 Novel Diagnostic Methods in Ophthalmology (1.0) 3.29 Seminar MR Methods and Technology (2.0)
Workshops (8.0 ECTS)*
Workshops (9.0 ECTS)*
Module 5
4.1 Basic Cellular Biology/Radiobiology (1.0) 4.2 MR-Radiology (1.0) 4.3 Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance (1.0) 4.4 Diagnostic Radiology/Image Management (1.0) 4.10 Eye Clinics (1.0) 4.11 Nanoscopy Lab (2.0) 4.12 Matlab Programming Exercise: Preparation for Master Thesis (4.0) 4.13 C++ Introductory Course (4.0) 7.0 Shanghai Workshop (1.0)
2
sd
Semester Summer
Term (Mannheim/ Heidelberg)
Module 6 Mandatory (30.0 ECTS)
5.0 Master Thesis (30.0)
*number of maximum allowed ECTS values. All modules which are in each respective specialization not listed as mandatory courses can be chosen as elective courses.
5. Curriculum 5.2 part time study
Radiotherapy Imaging
1
st Semester
Winter Term (Mannheim/ Heidelberg)
Sep-Dec
Basic courses (7.5 ECTS) Module 1
1.1 Biophysics (1.0) 1.2 Engineering Mathematics (3.5) 1.3 Genetics (1.0) 1.4 Basic Medical Science (2.0)
Advanced courses (4.0 ECTS) Module 2
2.1 Radiation Protection (1.0) 2.2 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation (3.0)
Module 3
Mandatory courses (5 ECTS) Mandatory courses 5 ECTS)
3.2 Radiotherapy Treatment Planning/ Dosimetry/ QA (4.5) 3.3 Special Radiotherapy Techniques
(3.0) 3.4 Image Guided Radiotherapy (1.0) 3.5 Radiobiology (1.0)
3.1 Physics of Imaging Systems (2.0) 3.7 Diagnostic Radiology (1.5) 3.8 Nuclear Medicine (2.0) 3.14 Biomedical Engineering (2.0)
2sd
Semester Summer Term
(Mannheim/ Heidelberg)