Clinical Medical Physics (M.Sc.) - International Master's Programme
Main building of PUC Santiago de Chile
| Degree: | Master of Science |
| Application: | Limited |
| Course start: | Winter term - March (Chile) |
| Course duration: | 2 years |
| Programme type: | Full time, with a distance learning component in cooperation with the Master Online "Advanced Physical Methods in Radiotherapy" (APMR) |
| Languages of instruction: | Spanish, English |
| Study form: | Postgraduate study program |
| Language of instruction: | English, Spanish |
| Tuition fee: |
1800€ /semester at Heidelberg University 2.530.000 CLP/semester at Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile (PUC) plus 46.500 CLP ($95) registration fee; PUC students also pay a 26.500 CLP subscription fee |
Double degree Study program of the Faculty of Medicine Heidelberg (UHD) in Cooperation with the Faculty of Physics Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile (PUC).
The first two semesters will be studied at PUC in Santiago de Chile, the third semester includes the “online-modules” in cooperation with the Master Online “Advanced Physical Methods in Radiotherapy” at Heidelberg University while practical work sessions will take place in Chile at associated hospitals. The fourth semester (Master’s Thesis) can either be studied at PUC or Heidelberg University.
Programme Overview
The international master’s programme “Clinical Medical Physics” is offered by the Faculty of Physics of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and by the Faculty of Medicine of Heidelberg University. It best prepares participants to take the next step in their professional career.
Medical Physicists play a decisive role in radiotherapy processes. They plan and carry out the patient’s radiation treatment, in collaboration with the physicians, and must take into account all relevant aspects, including radiation protection and the maintaining of radiotherapy and imaging equipment.
The programme’s curriculum includes courses on theoretical and clinical medicine, medical physics, medical engineering, biomathematics, legal questions, nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, dosimetry, radiation protection, and the application and methods of the modern radiotherapy. Additionally, participants will gain experience in the basics of scientific work through investigation and education.
The programme is bilingual (Spanish, English) and comprises online components in cooperation with Heidelberg University’s Master Online programme in “Advanced Physical Methods in Radiotherapy” (www.apmr.uni-hd.de).
Course Structure
| Semester | Modules | Location | ECTS/Module | ECTS/Semester |
| Semester 1 | M1: General Anatomy and Physiology | PUC | 6 ECTS | 30 ECTS |
| M2: Physics of Radiation and Dosimetry | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
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M3: Radiobiology, Radiation Protection and Legal Framework |
PUC |
6 ECTS |
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| M4.1: Optional Course* | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
| M4.2: Optional Course* | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
| Semester 2 |
M5: Physics and Special Techniques of Radiotherapy |
PUC | 6 ECTS | 30 ECTS |
| M6: Physics of Medical Imaging | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
| M7: Introduction into Statistics | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
| M8.1: Optional Course* | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
| M8.2: Optional Course* | PUC | 6 ECTS | ||
| Semester 3 |
M9: Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) |
UHD |
7.5 ECTS | 30 ECTS |
| M10: Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGR) and Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) | UHD | 7.5 ECTS | ||
| M11: Advanced Dosimetry and Quality Assurance | UHD | 7 ECTS | ||
| P: Practical Work | PUC | 8 ECTS | ||
| Semester 4 | T: Master's Thesis |
PUC, UHD, other partners |
30 ECTS | 30 ECTS |
| Total | 120 ECTS | |||
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*Compulsory Modules – Optional Courses: M4.1; 4.2 and M8.1; 8,2
- Medical Imaging
- Special techniques of MRTomography
- Electronics for Physicists
- Classical Optics
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Radiotherapy Treatment Devices
- Electromagnetism
- Modern Physics
For more information about the APMR online modules please refer to the corresponding website.
Programme Leaders
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Prof. Jürgen Debus, MD, PhD
Professor for Radiation Oncology at the Medical Faculty Heidelberg, Heidelberg University |
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Prof. Wolfgang Schlegel, PhD Professor for Medical Physics at the Medical Faculty Heidelberg, Heidelberg UniversityHead of the Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg |
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Prof. Beatriz Sánchez, PhD
Professor for Physics at the Physics Faculty, Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) |
Formalities
Application and Admission
Applications will be admitted in accordance with the respective admissions regulations of PUC and Heidelberg University.
Student Enrolment
To apply for the Double Degree program, please contact Heidelberg Center Latin America in Santiago de Chile:
Johanna Höhl
Email: info@hcla.uni-heidelberg.de
Center for Excellence in Investigation and Teaching: Medical Physics
Application forms are available for download here.
Note: Students may only participate in the Heidelberg part following successful completion of the first two semesters at PUC.
Closing Date
PUC and Heidelberg University: 31 October
Study and Examination regulations
Heidelberg University’s examination regulations (revised 31.08.2012) are available in PDF format here.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are 1,800€/semester at Heidelberg University; 2,530,000 CLP/semester at PUC, plus a 46,500 CLP or $95 registration fee; students also pay a 26,500 CLP subscription fee.
In addition, Heidelberg University charges an administration fee and a Student Union fee (Studentenwerksbeitrag) per semester.
Contact
For detailed information please contact:
Full study programme (PUC):
Prof. Beatriz Sanchez, PhD
Email: bsanchez@fis.puc.cl
Information concerning the third semester at Heidelberg University:
Marcel Schäfer
Simone Barthold-Beß, PhD
Lena Gebauer-Hötzel
Email: medphyschile@dkfz.de
