The Degree Course in “Medical Physics” belongs to the LM-17 class and lasts two years. The Degree Course does not have a restricted number of places.
The Degree Course in “Medical Physics” is characterized by an educational approach that includes, in addition to the typical contents of the master's degree courses in physics, also specific contributions from disciplinary fields of biological sciences and medical sciences with particular reference to nuclear medicine and radiotherapy. The aim is to train a professional figure capable of responding to the demands of the job market and research (both public and private) in the advanced sectors of applied nuclear physics, radiation protection, development of biomedical instrumentation, technologies and methodologies for medical diagnostics and therapy. The degree course aims to train a graduate in Medical Physics capable of managing and designing complex, high-tech equipment for applications in the medical field in the public sector (public health facilities and companies), private sector (medical diagnostic centers, private clinics) and industrial sector (biomedical instrumentation and radiopharmaceutical production companies). This acquired knowledge is added to the skills that are conventionally obtained by the graduate in Physics with regard to teaching, training, dissemination of scientific culture, promotion of the development of scientific and technological innovation and finally the organization and coordination of work groups, including multidisciplinary ones, in both national and international contexts.
To pursue these objectives, the Degree Course is organized into a single curriculum that includes training contributions specific to the area of physical sciences and disciplines specific to the area of chemical sciences, biological sciences and medical sciences.
The Degree Course also provides for the integration of theoretical training with periods of internship at both public and private health facilities, research centers, companies, laboratories, consultancy firms and freelance professionals.

The Master's Degree in Medical Physics does not have restricted access.
Students who request to enroll in the Master's Degree in Medical Physics must have a three-year degree (pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/04 or previous regulations) in the degree classes L-7, L-8, L-9, L-30 and L-35, or another qualification obtained abroad recognized as equivalent according to current legislation, provided that it is able to demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge consistent with the activities envisaged by the ministerial tables of the degree class in Physical Sciences and Technologies.
The candidate must in particular possess:
- adequate knowledge and operational capacity in Mathematical Analysis, Geometry and Linear Algebra, as well as basic notions of General Chemistry;
- knowledge of Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism and Optics and basic knowledge of
Modern Physics;
- the ability to use computer calculation tools;
- a level of knowledge of the English language at least equal to level B1.
All candidates will be assessed on their personal preparation in the manner indicated in the Course of Study Regulations.

The exam for the Master's Degree in Medical Physics consists of the discussion, in the form of a short scientific seminar, of a paper (Thesis) prepared under the guidance of a supervisor, in front of a specially appointed Commission.
The Thesis consists of a written report, on an original application of a theoretical, experimental or technological nature, to a specific problem of interest for research appropriately framed in the field of modern physics and its applications or in an interdisciplinary field with the use of methodologies typical of medical physics. It must demonstrate the cultural maturity and the capacity of the graduate to personally and autonomously elaborate the topic, and his ability to effectively communicate the topic addressed.

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