- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DEGREE
- Bachelor's degree
- Start of studies
- Winter semester
- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DURATION
- 7 semesters
- Admission mode
- No permit required
- Study location
- Giessen , Friedberg
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- DE
The Bachelor's degree program in Medical Physics and Radiation Protection primarily aims to impart broad fundamental and methodological knowledge in the field of applied physics. Graduates are prepared to quickly and flexibly familiarize themselves with the diverse problems in medical physics and radiation protection. These physics competencies are combined within the program with the necessary fundamental medical knowledge.
Contents at a glance:
Studies
Study content
Medical physics and radiation protection are both part of applied physics. The bachelor's program provides fundamental knowledge in mathematical and physical fields during the first semesters.
The second part of the study focuses on medical-physical, medical and radiation protection-related topics.
Graduates are empowered and prepared to independently acquire new specialist knowledge in their professional lives. Furthermore, supplementary courses also impart and develop non-specialist skills.
Study program
The following is a list of the courses offered in the degree program. The numbers indicate the weekly workload of the course or the credit points you will receive for successful completion. A total of 210 credit points must be earned. At the end of your studies, you will complete a multi-week practical placement, which is typically undertaken at a company.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics for Applied Physics 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Applied Physics 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Physics Lab 1 (Basics) | 2 | 6 |
| Fundamentals of computer science and object-oriented programming | 4 | 4 |
| Occupational fields and work techniques | 2 | 1 |
| Foundations of Law | 2 | 2 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 23 | 28 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics for Applied Physics 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Applied Physics 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Physical and chemical thermodynamics | 4 | 5 |
| Physics Lab 2 (Advanced) | 2 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 |
| Fundamentals of computer science and object-oriented programming | 2 | 4 |
| Electronic Foundations of Computer Science | 2 | 2 |
| Occupational fields and work techniques | 4 | 1 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 28 | 31 |
3
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics for Applied Physics 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Applied Physics 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Physics Lab 3 ( Further ) | 2 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 2 | 3 |
| Chemistry laboratory | 4 | 6 |
| Computer simulation | 2 | 3 |
| Electronic Foundations of Computer Science | 2 | 2 |
| Occupational fields and work techniques | 3 | 1 |
| TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER | 23 | 31 |
4
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Structure of Matter 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Medical basics | 4 | 6 |
| biophysics | 4 | 6 |
| Radiochemistry/open nuclides | 6 | 6 |
| Applied Medical Physics | 2 | 6 |
| Elective subjects | 4 | 3 |
| TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER | 23 | 33 |
5
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Structure of Matter 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Microbiology and hygiene | 3 | 6 |
| Medical devices | 5 | 6 |
| Advanced Medical Imaging / Medical Statistics |
4 | 6 |
| Radiation protection and radiation protection measurement technology | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL 5TH SEMESTER | 22 | 27 |
6
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation protection and radiation protection measurement technology | 3 | 6 |
| Clinical internship | 4 | 6 |
| Seminar on Medical Physics and Radiation Protection | 4 | 3 |
| Advanced Medical Imaging / Medical Statistics |
2 | 6 |
| Elective subjects | 2 | 9 |
| TOTAL 6TH SEMESTER | 15 | 30 |
7
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational practical phase | 18 | |
| Bachelor thesis | 12 | |
| TOTAL 7TH SEMESTER | 30 |
WP
| ELECTIVE MODULES | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Systems theory and control engineering | 5 | 6 |
| Evaluation of scientific data | 2 | 3 |
| Introduction to Programming | 3 | 6 |
| Biomechanics | 5 | 6 |
| Materials science and strength of materials | 5 | 6 |
| English | - | 3 |
The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.
Career prospects
Perspectives
There is demand in the job market within the relevant medical technology industry (service engineers, marketing and sales), as well as at regulatory authorities. Due to the specialized training in medical and industrial radiation protection, the field of industrial radiation protection is opening up (for example, the planned decommissioning of nuclear facilities in Germany).
Application and enrolment
matriculation
- degree
- Bachelor (B.Sc.)
- Standard period of study
- 7 semesters
- Accreditation
- ASIIN Düsseldorf
- Study options
- Full-time studies
- Main language of instruction
- German
- Study location
- Friedberg, Giessen
- Notice
- The courses for the basic studies are held at the Friedberg campus. The advanced studies take place at the Giessen campus.
- Cost
- Semester fee
- Admission mode
- The degree program is open admission, without a numerus clausus (NC). You only need to enroll within the respective deadline and meet the enrollment requirements to secure a place.
- Start of studies
- Winter semester
- Bridge courses
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Before the start of lectures, THM one-week bridging courses in subjects including mathematics, physics, programming, and chemistry. First-year students can use these courses to refresh their prior knowledge and fill any gaps.
- Enrollment period
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June 1st to September 20th (winter semester)
- Application period for international students
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from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) via uni-assist.
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office. - matriculation
