Stanford Biomedical Physics (BMP) PhD Program—Medical Physics Track
Program Overview
The Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology are proud to offer a new PhD program in Biomedical Physics (BMP). This program, supported by and integrating faculty from these two departments, was formally approved by the university in May 2021 and welcomed its first class of students in fall 2022. This program is designed to provide unique interdisciplinary training that combines physics and engineering to address contemporary clinical challenges. The BMP program integrates cutting-edge research and instruction from both departments, fostering a collaborative environment that connects multiple disciplines—including medical physics, diagnostic imaging, and molecular imaging and diagnostics. By leveraging Stanford's exceptional faculty, research initiatives, and resources, the BMP program aims to establish itself as a world-class training ground for the next generation of leaders in this burgeoning translational field.
The Medical Physics track within the BMP program is tailored for students with backgrounds in physics, bioscience, and engineering. Enrolled students will benefit from a specialized CAMPEP-accredited curriculum, which enables them to graduate with a CAMPEP-certified Medical Physics PhD. This qualification qualifies graduates to pursue medical physics residencies and certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). For students enrolled in non-Medical Physics tracks who wish to pursue the CAMPEP pathway, there is an opportunity to obtain a CAMPEP PhD. However, they must fulfill certain requirements, including a) having a physics or engineering background prior to course enrollment, and b) successfully completing all CAMPEP-required courses.
Admission Requirements and Process
Prerequisites
All students pursuing the BMP PhD program will have to complete the requirements for the BMP PhD program. Undergraduates with a major or minor in physics or equivalent of a minor in physics are encouraged to apply if interested in pursuing the Medical Physics Track.
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The Medical Physics Track follows the BMP PhD degree requirement described on Stanford Bulletin, but with different course requirements.
3 Touchstone Courses
- BMP 222: Multi-modality molecular imaging (3 units)
- BMP 220: Imaging and Image-Based Anatomy (3 units)
- BMP 253: Radiation Biology and Protection (3 units)
4 Medical Physics PhD Required Courses (in addition to Touchstone Courses)
- BMP251: Medical Physics and Dosimetry (3 units)
- BMP252: Radiation Therapy Physics (3 units)
- BMP269A: Medical Imaging Systems l (3 units)
- BIOE 300B: Quantitative Physiology (3 units)
Students must complete the BMP requirements and also take the required CAMPEP courses.
Students
Medical Physics CAMPEP students
Admissions and Graduation Data
* Number of Graduated and Destination of Graduates: It is a new program and no data is available at this moment (marked as N/A)