(this website has been updated as of August 2026)

The Master of Science in Physics, Medical Physics Track (MSMP) is a partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and the Case Western Reserve University Department of Physics. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics in Education Programs (CAMPEP). Completion of the MSMP enables the degree holder to apply for medical physics residencies that are accredited by CAMPEP, after which one can enter the rewarding world of accredited medical physics employment.

MSMP Admissions

The admission policy for the Medical Physics Track in the Master of Science in Physics program is described by the general MS admission policy: https://physics.case.edu/graduate-studies/masters-gradstudies/.

Admission is rolling, with a deadline of August 1 for fall matriculation and January 5 for spring matriculation. Cohort capacity is limited and varies from year to year.

All applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in physics or the equivalent of a minor in physics in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree in a closely-related STEM field from an accredited university.

Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or non-acceptance into this track in a timely fashion after submission of the application form and payment of the application fee. Application fee waivers are not available.

MSMP Curriculum

The MSMP curriculum is an MS thesis track (“Program A”) and consists of 33 credits. Students must take the courses listed below. Upon completion the student transcript will have a medical physics inscription distinguishing it from other non-MP MS Physics tracks.

1st Semester

  • PHYS 423, Classical Electrodynamics (3 credits)
  • PHYS 481, Quantum Mechanics I (3 credits)
  • EBME 410, Medical Imaging Fundamentals (3 credits)

2nd semester

  • PHYS 510, Radiation Physics/Dosimetry (3 credits)
  • PHYS 512, Radiobiological Physics (3 credits)
  • PHYS 514, Radiation Safety & Protection (3 credits)

3rd semester

  • PHYS 516, Radiation Therapy Physics (3 credits)
  • Anatomy/Physiology* (3 credits)
  • PHYS 651, Research thesis (3 credits)

4th semester

  • PHYS 651, Research thesis (3 credits)
  • PHYS 518, Cross-sectional Images and Contouring Lab (1 credit)
  • PHYS 520, Clinical Practicum and Ethics Seminar (2 credits)

*Waivers are available if student has taken adequate coursework in anatomy and physiology.

Tuition

Students must pay tuition, room & board, and all other applicable student fees. Support such as tuition, stipend, and health insurance is generally not available.  Tuition rates can be found here under “programs not listed separately”.

Clarifying Instructions for Applying to MSMP

CAS Program Information:

  • Degree Type is Medical Physics M.S. Track. (Do not choose Certification pathway.)
  • Program is Medical Physics Program.
  • Option is NA (not applicable).
  • Specialty Select is NA.
  • Semester in which you intend to begin your studies is Fall or Spring 20xx.
  • Degree Load is Full time for M.S.

Additional Materials: Ignore multiple requests and submit just one resume/CV and one brief (one page or less) statement of purpose. In the statement of purpose, refer to any anatomy/physiology course and any other core course you may have already taken. Note that you may receive a waiver for up to two courses if our Medical Physics Steering Committee and School of Graduate Studies both approve.

Academic History: This is self-explanatory (both past and present history is required).

Transcripts: Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended.

Letters of Recommendation: Three required – instructions are self-explanatory.