Oakland University’s biomedical sciences Ph.D. in medical physics provides first-rate training for research in areas of physics related to medicine. Designed for students who seek research careers in hospitals, academia, or the biotech industry, our doctoral biomedical science degree enables you to conduct biomedical research in state-of-the-art facilities at world-renowned hospitals. You’ll work on high-level projects with major funding from national foundations and federal agencies, getting one-on-one mentoring and training from veteran researchers in the biomedical sciences. Recent graduates of Oakland’s biomedical sciences PhD program have a strong record in the job market, landing biomedical research jobs at highly rated hospitals and prestigious universities such as the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania.
Oakland University’s biomedical sciences Ph.D. in medical physics provides first-rate training for research in areas of physics related to medicine. Designed for students who seek research careers in hospitals, academia, or the biotech industry, our doctoral biomedical science degree enables you to conduct biomedical research in state-of-the-art facilities at world-renowned hospitals. You’ll work on high-level projects with major funding from national foundations and federal agencies, getting one-on-one mentoring and training from veteran researchers in the biomedical sciences. Recent graduates of Oakland’s biomedical sciences PhD program have a strong record in the job market, landing biomedical research jobs at highly rated hospitals and prestigious universities such as the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania.
The biomedical science Ph.D. in medical physics is housed in Oakland’s physics department. You’ll enjoy the first-rate amenities and faculty of a large research university, plus the collegiality, personalized training, and supportive relationships of a smaller institution.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the biomedical sciences is expected to grow 6 percent by 2030. Biomedical engineers earn a median annual salary of $92,620, while the median earnings for medical scientists are $91,510. Compensation is projected to grow 17 percent by 2030.
After completing the Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, you’ll be qualified for high-level jobs such as:
The biomedical sciences Ph.D. in medical physics requires 80 credits, including at least 20 credits of dissertation research. Foundational requirements include graduate coursework in theoretical physics, mathematical methods, biophysical sciences, and laboratory proficiency. Sample courses include:
You’ll complete the program with an original research project using state-of-the-art experimental or theoretical methods to study a problem of current interest.
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