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PHYS 751Clinical Applications of Physics in Medicine

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Science
Subject
Physics

PHYS 751 as listed in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

This course provides an overview of the application of physics to medicine. The physical concepts underlying the diagnosis and treatment of disease will be explored. Topics will include general imaging principles such as resolution, intensity and contrast; x-ray imaging and computed tomography; radioisotopes and nuclear medicine, SPECT and PET; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasound imaging and radiation therapy.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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