Master's Degree in Physical Sciences - Biomedical Physics Curriculum

The Master's degree in Physical Sciences Biomedical Physics is a track (curriculum) of the Master's degree program in Physical Sciences offered by the University of Pavia. This Master's Degree Program is entirely taught in English language.

The Master's degree in Physical Sciences Biomedical physics curriculum provides physical, biological, and radiobiological knowledge, calculation tools, physical techniques and skills in instrumentation and mathematical methods also used in hospitals and the medical industry.

The program focuses on basic and applied research in fields such as medical diagnostics (for example with the development of imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance, PET, SPECT, and CT, or sensors for monitoring vital signs or therapies through measurement of suitable biomarkers); clinical therapy (for example with the study and development of advanced radiotherapy techniques, such as hadrontherapy, neutron capture therapy and oncological hyperthermia); dosimetry and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation protection.

The University of Pavia. Advancing Knowledge since 1361

The University of Pavia is one of the world’s oldest Academic Institutions . It was founded in 825 as a “School of law, rhetoric and liberal arts” by King Lothair I, and in 1361 it was officially established as a “Universitas Studiorum” by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Thanks to the reforms implemented during the 18th century by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and her son Joseph II, the University of Pavia became one of the foremost in Europe, boasting an impressive number of famous Alumni, celebrated Academicians and Nobel Prizes .

Nowadays the University of Pavia is an Internationalisation-driven University which participates in agreements with worldwide esteemed institutions, an advanced Research University which promotes innovative interdisciplinary projects, and a Job-oriented University which creates powerful networks and strong business chances.