MAS ETH in Medical Physics
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Autumn Semester 2024 (every second years)
Start -
4 semesters
Duration
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Zurich, Lausanne, Bern, Villigen
Location -
English and German
Tuition languages
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01.03–31.05.2024
Application period -
CHF 19,460 resp. CHF 15,460
Programme fee
In brief: The MAS ETH in Medical Physics
This in Switzerland unique continuous education programme provides knowledge in the growing field of medical physics, which resides at the interfaces between physics, engineering, biology and medicine.
Structure and content
Programme description
The MAS ETH in Medical Physics (MAS ETH MP) provides a multitude of possibilities for continuing education in this field, especially the following topics are represented in the programme: anatomy and physiology, biostatistics, biomedical imaging, audiological acoustics, biomedical photonics, biomedical engineering, radiation therapy, radiation protection, radiobiology, biomechanics, biocompatible materials, neuroinformatic, bioelectronic, molecular biology and biophysics, as well as topics in the area of clinical medicine.
Objectives
Professional perspectives
Graduates of the MAS programme in Medical Physics are prepared for challenging tasks and positions in the following areas: medical physics in the clinic (radio-oncology, nuclear medicine, diagnostic, ophthalmology, audiology etc.); medical physics in the industry and the administration (research and development, radiation protection, education), medical physics in research and education in the disciplines physics, biomedical engineering, medicine, biology, informatics etc.
Structure and format
The part time studies of the MAS ETH in Medical Physics consists of a basic study programme in the first year and a specialisation programme in the second year. As specialisation one of the following two can be selected:
- A) radiation therapy
- B) general medical physics
Tuition language(s)
English, German
Credits
Target group and admission
Target group
The MAS ETH MP is designed for persons working already in the field and are interested in receiving the external pageSwiss Society of Radiobiology and Medical Physics (SSRMP) board certification, for those who want to perform continuing education in medical physics as well as for physicians working closely with medical physicist.
Requirements
Required language skills
English (B1) and German (B1) – external pageShow proficiency scales
Language(s) of performance assessment
Dates and venue
Start
Autumn Semester 2024 (every second year)
Duration
Application period
01.03–31.05.2024
Location
ETH Zurich, block courses in Lausanne, Bern, Villigen (PSI)
Fees
Programme fee
- CHF 19,460 (Specialisation A incl. radiation protection course)
- CHF 15,460 (Specialisation B)
Application fee
CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-refundable, credit card payment only)
Withdrawal fee
30 days after admission: CHF 4,500
Application
Questions about the application
ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page+41 44 632 56 59, E-mail
Application documents
- Diploma certificate and transcript (of records) of the highest or most relevant degree
- Passport or identity card
- DownloadDeclaration of consent (PDF, 94 KB)
Organiser
Programme management
Contact
Responsible body
ETH Zurich, Department of Physics (D-PHYS)