About The Academic Program

Medical Physics is an applied scientific discipline that integrates the principles of physics with their applications in the medical sector to enhance diagnostic and treatment methods. The program primarily aims to train students in applying physical theories in medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies.

Major

Physics

Language of instruction

English

Duration

4.5 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics

Career opportunities

Medical physicists can work at: - Hospitals and medical clinics; as medical physicists dealing with imaging and radiotherapy technologies. - Medical equipment companies; ensuring efficient and safe operation of medical devices and contributing to the development of new technologies to advance healthcare. - Research centers; participating in research aimed at developing new medical technologies. - Academic education: teaching medical physics at universities and institutes.

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program provides comprehensive education in nuclear medical physics, radiotherapy physics, diagnostic imaging physics, radiation protection, and medical device technologies. It emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical skills development by providing training opportunities for participants.

	1. Providing graduates with distinguished education in the field of medical physics to meet the needs of the labor market.
	Developing graduates' skills to keep abreast of developments and requirements of the local and international bodies and organizations in the field of medical physics
	Enhance the graduates' ability to contribute to the development of medical physics techniques, and diagnostic and therapeutic methods
	Developing the graduates' skills in the field of scientific research and problem-solving
	Strengthening the identity of medical physics by participating in professional committees

	Program's knowledge learning outcomes
1	Describe the fundamental theories, principles, and concepts that underlie the field of medical physics.
2	Identify and categorize the diverse processes, materials, techniques, practices, and terminology relevant to the field of medical physics.
3	Recognize and interpret radiological images across various modalities (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.).
4	Elucidate the biological effects of radiation and its practical applications in both radiation safety and radiation treatment.
	Program's skill learning outcomes
1	Employ physical, mathematical and statistical methods to solve problems in medical physics.
2	Apply mathematical and numerical models to analyze information acquired from medical devices.
3	Design and conduct experiments to validate and extend scientific knowledge in medical physics.
4	Apply advanced theoretical and technical skills to ensure the safe application of medical physics technologies in practical settings.
5	Communicate concepts and research findings to a variety of audiences using the latest modes of technology.
	Program’s value learning outcomes
1	Demonstrate follow-up of the most recent developments in medical physics.
2	Demonstrate initiative and a high degree of independence to work effectively and responsibly in an individual context and within a collaborative group environment.
3	Comply with ethical and legal standards governing the performance of medical physicists.

1	A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws and principles of medical physics and their applications in diagnosis and treatment.
2	Adapting to contemporary technologies in research and education.
3	The ability to think critically and apply mathematics to solve problems, calculate radiation doses, and make informed decisions
4	Develop the communication and interpersonal skills essential for working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
5	The ability to contemplate the intricate composition of the human body through the study of medical physics, and to engage with patients in ways consistent with Islamic values

Study Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
	Ethics and Islamic Values	2
	Islamic Banking and Economics	2
	Community Building in Islam	2
	English Language (1)	3
	English Language (2)	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
	Communication Skills	2
	Creative Writing	2
	Writing Academic Reports	2
	Emotional Intelligence Course	2
	Basics of Entrepreneurship	2
	Principles of Projects Management	2
	Giftedness and Mental Superiority	2
	Principles of E-Commerce	2
	Financial Literacy	2
	Leadership and Change Management	2
	Health Awareness	2
	Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature	2
	Well-Being and Quality of Life	2
	Fitness and Sport Science	2
	Sustainable Development	2
	Global Citizenship	2
	Lifelong Learning Skills	2
	Sustainable Ecosystems	2
	History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role	2
	Good Citizenship Values	2
	Saudi Arts and Heritage	2
	Computer Skills and Information Technology	2
	Basics of Programming	2
	Data Analysis and Management	2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
	Health Education	2
	Health Education	2
	Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts	2
	Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah	2
	Health Education	2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
	Computer Applications in Medical Physics (2)	3
	Modelling and simulation	3
	Image Analysis & Processing	3
	Treatment planning	3
	Nuclear medicine Physics	3
	Medical Physics techniques	3
	Computer Applications in Medical Physics (2)	3
	Modelling and simulation	3
	Image Analysis & Processing	3
	Treatment planning	3
	Nuclear medicine Physics	3
	Medical Physics techniques	3
	Computer Applications in Medical Physics (2)	3
	Modelling and simulation	3
	Image Analysis & Processing	3
	Treatment planning	3
	Nuclear medicine Physics	3
	Medical Physics techniques	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
	Human Biology for Health Specialties	3
	General Chemistry (1)	3
	Academic English for Health Specialties (1)	3
	Calculus(1)	3
	General Physics principals	3

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Academic English for Health Specialties (2)	3	ENG131OR HFSE104
Calculus (II)	4
General Statistics	3
Optics and Acoustics Waves	3	PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS105OR PHYS101
Radiation physics	3	PHYS104OR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101TOR PHYS101OR PHYS105

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Bio-Mechanics	3	PHYS104OR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101TOR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Thermal Physics and the Properties of Matter	3	PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
Principles of Differential Equations	4	MATH103TOR MATH103OR MATH102TOR Math102

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Electricity & magnetism (I)	2	PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Radiation biology	2	MPHYS160
Biophysics	2	PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Medical Physics Instrumentation	3	MPHYS160
Biochemistry	3
Probability theory	3	( MATH103TOR MATH102TOR Math102OR MATH103 )AND ( MATH161TOR MATH162OR MATH161 )
Quantum physics	3	MATH103TOR MATH103OR Math102

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Pathology	2	HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Mathematical Methods for Medical Physics	3	MATH225TOR MATH225
Electricity & Magnetism (II)	3	MPHYS220OR PHYS221
Medical Electronics	3	MPHYS220OR PHYS221
Radiation Therapy	3	MPHYS160
Atomic and Biomolecular Physics	3	MPHYS211

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Computer Applications in Medical Physics(1)	3	MPHYS300OR PHYS203
Atomic & Biomolecular Spectra Lab	2	MPHYS350
Nuclear and Particle Physics	3	MPHYS211
Radiation Protection	3	MPHYS160
Material Science	2	MPHYS241AND PHYS291 )
Scientific Research and Information Resources	2	( MATH161TOR MATH161 )AND ( MPHYS300OR PHYS203 )

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Radiation Dosimetry	4	MPHYS330
Physics of diagnostic adiology and Medical Imaging	4	MPHYS363
Nano Technology	2	MPHYS371

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Material science and Nano technology Lab	1	MPHYS371AND MPHYS472
Graduation Research Project	3	MPHYS380
Introduction to Medical Ethics	2
Radiotherapy and Diagnostic physics Lab	2	MPHYS433
Laser and its Medical Applications	3	MPHYS350

Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
	Internship	0

ProgramDetails

Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics

About The Academic Program

Academic degree

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Program Objectives

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