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البرامج الأكاديمية - تفاصيل البرنامج

Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics

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.

About The Academic Program

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.

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.

Program Information

College of Science
Department of Physics
Major Medical Physics
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1. Providing graduates with distinguished education in the field of medical physics to meet the needs of the labor market.
  2. Developing graduates' skills to keep abreast of developments and requirements of the local and international bodies and organizations in the field of medical physics
  3. Enhance the graduates' ability to contribute to the development of medical physics techniques, and diagnostic and therapeutic methods
  4. Developing the graduates' skills in the field of scientific research and problem-solving
  5. Strengthening the identity of medical physics by participating in professional committees
  1. Program's knowledge learning outcomes
  2. Describe the fundamental theories, principles, and concepts that underlie the field of medical physics.
  3. Identify and categorize the diverse processes, materials, techniques, practices, and terminology relevant to the field of medical physics.
  4. Recognize and interpret radiological images across various modalities (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.).
  5. Elucidate the biological effects of radiation and its practical applications in both radiation safety and radiation treatment.
  6. Program's skill learning outcomes
  7. Employ physical, mathematical and statistical methods to solve problems in medical physics.
  8. Apply mathematical and numerical models to analyze information acquired from medical devices.
  9. Design and conduct experiments to validate and extend scientific knowledge in medical physics.
  10. Apply advanced theoretical and technical skills to ensure the safe application of medical physics technologies in practical settings.
  11. Communicate concepts and research findings to a variety of audiences using the latest modes of technology.
  12. Program’s value learning outcomes
  13. Demonstrate follow-up of the most recent developments in medical physics.
  14. Demonstrate initiative and a high degree of independence to work effectively and responsibly in an individual context and within a collaborative group environment.
  15. 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
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
MPHYS 590 Internship 0 MPHYS481AND MPHYS473AND MPHYS434AND MPHYS452AND MPHYS404
Level One BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One CHEM 101 General Chemistry (1) 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One MATH 101 Calculus(1) 3 —
Level One PHYS 104 General Physics principals 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two MATH 103 Calculus (II) 4 —
Level Two MATH 161 General Statistics 3 —
Level Two MPHYS 160 Radiation physics 3 PHYS104OR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101TOR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Level Two PHYS 131 Vibrations & Waves 3 ( MATH101OR MATH101T )AND ( PHYS111OR PHYS211T )
Level Three PHYS 261 Optics 3 PHYS131OR PHYS131TOR MPHYS140
Level Three PHYS 292 Optics Lab 1 PHYS261TOR PHYS261 YOR MPHYS140
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three MATH 225 Principles of Differential Equations 4 MATH103TOR MATH103OR MATH102TOR Math102
Level Three MPHYS 210 Bio-Mechanics 3 PHYS104OR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101TOR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Level Three MPHYS 241 Thermal Physics and the Properties of Matter 3 PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Level Three MPHYS 241 Thermal Physics and the Properties of Matter 1 PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Level Four MATH 367 Probability theory 3 ( MATH103TOR MATH102TOR Math102OR MATH103 )AND ( MATH161TOR MATH162OR MATH261TOR MATH161 )
Level Four MPHYS 211 Quantum physics 3 MATH103TOR MATH103OR Math102OR MATH102T
Level Four MPHYS 220 Electricity & magnetism (I) 2 PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Level Four MPHYS 261 Radiation biology 2 MPHYS160
Level Four MPHYS 262 Biophysics 2 PHYS104OR PHYS101TOR HFSP101-1OR PHYS101OR PHYS105
Level Four MPHYS 270 Medical Physics Instrumentation 3 MPHYS160
Level Four CHEM 250 Biochemistry 3 —
Level Five MPHYS 300 Mathematical Methods for Medical Physics 3 MATH225TOR MATH225
Level Five MPHYS 321 Electricity & Magnetism (II) 1 MPHYS220MPHYS220OR PHYS221OR PHYS221
Level Five MPHYS 321 Electricity & Magnetism (II) 3 MPHYS220MPHYS220OR PHYS221OR PHYS221MPHYS220OR PHYS221OR PHYS221
Level Five MPHYS 322 Medical Electronics 1 MPHYS220MPHYS220OR PHYS221OR PHYS221
Level Five MPHYS 322 Medical Electronics 3 MPHYS220MPHYS220OR PHYS221OR PHYS221MPHYS220OR PHYS221OR PHYS221
Level Five MPHYS 330 Radiation Therapy 3 MPHYS160
Level Five MPHYS 350 Atomic and Biomolecular Physics 3 MPHYS211
Level Five RAD 204 Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Level Six MPHYS 301 Computer Applications in Medical Physics(1) 3 MPHYS300OR PHYS203
Level Six MPHYS 351 Atomic & Biomolecular Spectra Lab 2 MPHYS350
Level Six MPHYS 363 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3 MPHYS211
Level Six MPHYS 364 Radiation Protection 3 MPHYS160
Level Six MPHYS 371 Material Science 2 MPHYS241AND PHYS291 )
Level Six MPHYS 380 Scientific Research and Information Resources 2 ( MATH161TOR MATH161 )AND ( MPHYS300OR PHYS203 )
Level Seven MPHYS 432 Radiation Dosimetry 4 MPHYS330
Level Seven MPHYS 433 Physics of diagnostic adiology and Medical Imaging 4 MPHYS363
Level Seven MPHYS 472 Nano Technology 2 MPHYS371
Level Eight MPHYS 481 Graduation Research Project 3 MPHYS380
Level Eight MPHYS 404 Introduction to Medical Ethics 2 —
Level Eight MPHYS 434 Radiotherapy and Diagnostic physics Lab 2 MPHYS433
Level Eight MPHYS 452 Laser and its Medical Applications 3 MPHYS350
Level Eight MPHYS 473 Material science and Nano technology Lab 1 MPHYS371AND MPHYS472

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
Cult 2201 Health Education 2
ENGL 204 Reading and Translation of Scientific Texts 2
ISLS 205 Scientific Miracles in Qur'an and Sunnah 2
MPH 242 Health Education 2
NUR 201 Sociology of Health & Illness 2
NUR 206 Health Education 2
NUR 251 Introduction to Professional Nursing 2
Cult 2101 Health Education 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
MPHYS 402 Computer Applications in Medical Physics (2) 3
MPHYS 403 Modelling and simulation 3
MPHYS 431 Image Analysis & Processing 3
MPHYS 435 Treatment planning 3
MPHYS 465 Nuclear medicine Physics 3
MPHYS 474 Medical Physics techniques 3

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