Programme structure
Structure and implementation for students who started at Biological and medical physics autumn 2019 or earlier.
The study programme consists of 60 ECTS credits of theoretical curriculum and a master's thesis of 60 ECTS. Please see the programme`s main page for structure and implementation
This programme option has two specializations
- Biological physics
- Medical physics
Mandatory course
If you have already passed FYS3700 – Biophysics and Medical Physics, you will be exempted from this requirement. It is recommended to take the course during the bachelor`s degree.
Courses depending on specialization
You choose a specialization after starting on the Master's programme, but it is reasonable to be strategic regarding elective courses that are included in your bachelor's degree. Below you will find master's courses that are recommended for the two specializations.
In addition, a special curriculum of 5 or 10 ECTS credits may be included in order for you to put together a flexible and individualized study plan. For both of the specializations you will be able to choose other courses besides those that are listed below.
The final structure of the master's programme, including courses and possible special curriculum, is finalized in consultion with your superadvisor(s).
After having started the programme it is recommended that you as early as possible have a consultation with the person in charge of the programme option Biological and Medical Physics.
Medical physics: compulsory course
FYS-KJM4710 – Radiation and radiation dosimetry (continued)/FYS4711 – Radiation and Dosimetry
Medical physics: recommended courses
Which courses you choose depend on specific requirements, previous knowledge, the master's thesis and your own interests. The following courses are relevant:
- FYS4720 – Cellular Radio Biology
- FYS4730 – Medical Radiation Physics for Radiotherapy
- FYS4740 – MR-theory and Medical Diagnostics
- FYS-MED4750 – Medical Imaging (discontinued)
- FYS4761 – CT- and X-ray Diagnostic Techniques
- FYS4250 – Biomedical Instrumentation
- STK4900 – Statistical Methods and Applications
- FYS4525 – Advanced Nuclear Reactions and Applications in Astrophysics
- FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning – Data analysis and Machine Learning
Specialization Biological physics
Which courses you choose depend on which topic you choose for your Master's thesis. The following courses are highly recommended:
Other relevant courses:
- FYS4231 – Sensors and Measurement Technology
- FYS-KJM5920 – Nuclear measurement techniques and instruments (discontinued)
- STK4900 – Statistical Methods and Applications
- FYS388 (NMBU) – Computational Neuroscience (students who wish to do this course need to apply for admission at NMBU)
- FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning – Data analysis and Machine Learning