Medical Physics Admissions and Application Information
On this page you’ll find everything you need to apply:
Application deadline
- Applications open Sept. 1.
- Applications are due Jan. 15.
- The admissions committee reviews applications in January and February.
- We send out admissions decisions by the end of April.
The M.S. program may have limited spots available after the Jan. 15 deadline. Email mpadmissions@ohsu.edu to check availability.
Application requirements
M.S. in Medical Physics
To apply, you need:
- A bachelor’s degree in physics or a related field such as engineering, biophysics, biomedical sciences or math
- Prerequisite coursework completed
- A 3.0 GPA or higher
- GRE scores. No minimum score required. At-home test accepted.
Prerequisite coursework
Before you apply to the M.S. in Medical Physics program, you need to complete:
- Two introductory physics courses (at least 3 semester credits each)
- Three advanced physics courses (year 3 or 4 level) from a standard physics curriculum (at least 3 semester credits each)
Examples of approved advanced physics courses:
- Electricity and magnetism
- Atomic or modern physics
- Quantum mechanics
- Optics
- Nuclear physics
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Advanced mechanics
Courses in engineering, chemistry, health or medical physics don’t meet this requirement.
Ph.D. in Medical Physics
To apply, you need:
- A master’s degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program
- A 3.0 GPA or higher
How to apply
M.S. in Medical Physics
- Create an online account and select “Medical Physics MS/MMP.”
- Enter past coursework.
- Submit a personal statement, resume and three letters of reference.
- Submit GRE scores to OHSU Graduate Studies Office using institution code 4865.
- Answer application questions.
- Send transcripts to the School of Medicine admissions office.
Ph.D. in Medical Physics
- Create an online account and select “Medical Physics.”
- Enter past coursework.
- Submit a personal statement, resume and three letters of reference.
- Answer application questions.
- Send official transcripts to the School of Medicine graduate admissions office.
What we look for in an applicant
Strong applications show a clear understanding of medical physics. You can gain that experience by shadowing professionals such as:
- Medical physicists
- Therapists or technologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Radiologists
Admissions information for international students
If you’re an international applicant, you must submit additional materials to complete your application.
English proficiency test scores
If English isn’t your first language, you must submit scores from either the Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Minimum scores required
TOEFL:
- Internet-based (iBT): 80 overall score, with a score of at least 18 in each section
- Paper-based: 550
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5
Send your official test scores to the OHSU Graduate Studies Office by the application deadline. Order them through each testing agency’s website using institution code 4865.
International transcript evaluation
If you earned a degree outside the United States, you must submit a World Education Services International Credential Advantage Package (WES ICAP) course-by-course credential evaluation. This is required for your application to be considered.
The WES ICAP includes verified transcripts, which is why OHSU requires this version instead of the regular WES evaluation.
If you submit the WES ICAP, you don’t need to send your foreign transcripts separately.
Scholarships available
OHSU offers a variety of scholarships that can help fund your education.
Schedule a visit
Schedule an in-person or virtual visit to learn more. Email us at mpadmissions@ohsu.edu.
Contact us
- Email mpadmissions@ohsu.edu
- Call 503-494-7461
