Master of Advanced Physical Methods in Radiotherapy
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New physical and technical developments in radiotherapy have played an important role in recent years. Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image guided radiotherapy (IGRT), as well as proton and heavy ion beam therapy, have been developed in order to precisely target tumor regions while sparing the adjacent organs as far as possible.
Education in medical physics and medical technology has not kept up with this development. The prerequisite for training as a medical physicist in the field of medical physics (with specialization in radiotherapy) has up to now been the completion of Bachelor’s studies in a subject related to physics or physical technology, or a diploma in physics, medical technology or equivalent engineering studies. Within the framework of Master’s or advanced training courses, fundamental knowledge is provided in the areas of medicine, medical physics, medical technology, biomathematics, legal issues, nuclear medicine, radiology, radiation safety as well as specifically in radiotherapy. More recent methods, such as IMRT, IGRT, as well as proton and heavy ion beam therapy, being areas of current research and development, are the subject of training only to a very limited extent. Since these subjects are comprehensive and relate to very recent developments, they require a separate curriculum which can be taught at only a few centers in Europe.
The Master of Advanced Physical Methods in Radiotherapy offered in Heidelberg in English is aimed at meeting this need for an academic training program.
The course of studies runs for four semesters, with three semesters planned for theory and one semester for the Master’s thesis.