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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)