Medical Physics

Certificate Program in Medical Physics

The Vanderbilt University Medical Physics Certificate Program was recently accredited by CAMPEP beginning Summer 2026. We are currently not accepting applications but anticipate opening admissions in academic year 2026-2027. 

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students applying for the certificate program must hold a Ph.D. degree in physics or a related discipline.

Applicants must also be a Vanderbilt University (VU) or Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) employee in order to apply.

Curriculum

The certificate program curriculum plans to cover 6 Medical Physics core courses:

  • RAMT 5304: Radiation Interactions and Dosimetry 
  • RAMT 5310: Introduction to Clinical Applications and Radiation Protection 
  • RAMD 5331: Physics of Medical Imaging 
  • RAMT 5248: Radiation Biophysics 
  • RAMT 5201: Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Physicists
  • RAMT 5311: Clinical Therapy Physics I

Contact Information

Interested in the Medical Physics certificate program? Send us an email.