Medical Physics Bharathiar University

Overview

The Department of Medical Physics was established in the year 2007 and about 16 students are being accommodated in the M.Sc Medical Physics programme every year. Now, this department is a constituent of School of Physical Sciences, Bharathiar University. The M.Phil and Ph.D research programmes in Medical Physics are being conducted from 2009 onwards. 

Programme Outcomes (POs)

• Have basic knowledge in Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics, Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Physics.

• Understand the Applied Mathematics in Radiation Sciences.

• Have domain knowledge in electronic components, computing skills using MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, and STATISTICA and analyze the results obtained in radioactive counting, medical imaging or therapy.

• Gain skills on clinical aspects of radiation oncology with necessary knowledge in anatomy, pathology, site specific signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management.

• Possess knowledge on Radiation Physics, Diagnostic radiology, External beam

• Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy, Radiation Detection, Radiation Dosimetry,

• Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Radiation Biology, and Radiation Safety as per National as well as International regulatory agencies.

• Exhibit skills in handling GM counter based instruments, Gamma ray spectrometer, analyze the sources, and determine linear and mass attenuation of sources, optically stimulated luminescence dosimetry.

• Hands-on experience with Treatment Planning System, LINAC, and QA tools.

• Understand the issues of managing radiation safety programme as stipulated by regulatory bodies to become a Radiological Safety Officer (RSO).

• Distinguish imaging techniques based on the demonstration of live blood perfusion imaging in nuclear medicine through PET-CT, SPECT and Gamma Camera.

• Hands on experience to handle Radiation Physics, Radiology, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine procedures and experiments. Ability to do research in Medical Physics and allied areas.