A Fusion of Physics and Medicine for a Globally Minded Career

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1 Master of Science in Medical Physics A Fusion of Physics and Medicine for a Globally Minded Career Two Years in Two Countries United States and China Degree from Duke University

2 Become a leader in the emerging field of Medical Physics, fusing your expertise in physics with improved medical care. This is a dynamic profession that applies the concepts of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease, with career paths that include academic, research and clinical settings. With an advanced degree in Medical Physics, you will be empowered to contribute cutting-edge medical care, whether in China or diverse international spheres. And there s no better place to receive your professional training than through a program that delivers state-of-the-art classroom instruction and clinical exposure from Duke University, one of the most preeminent educational institutions in the world, with carefully designed study in the United States and China. Build upon your talent for physics and apply it to the real-life needs of medicine with a Master of Science in Medical Physics at Duke Kunshan University. Duke Kunshan University (DKU) is a Sino-American partnership between Duke University, which consistently ranks in the top ten of all American universities, and Wuhan University, named among China s ten best universities by the Chinese University Alumni Association. Through Duke s singular commitment to bring its best resources and culture of excellence, DKU delivers a Duke education in the global center that is China today. DKU offers a Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSc- MP) that prepares its graduates for a challenging career as a medical physicist, while also providing a pathway to continued study at the PhD level for those interested in academic or research positions. It is a two-year program taught in English with three semesters located in Kunshan, China, along with one semester and one summer at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, US, one of the world s highest regarded universities. The MSc-MP degree is awarded by Duke University, modeled after its top-ranked Medical Physics program. Students study three major tracks of Medical Physics: Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging, and Nuclear Medicine, with the choice of concentrating on one track or training more broadly across primary and secondary tracks. Equipped with an exceptional education and your advanced degree from Duke University, you will be among your nation s elite at the forefront of applied physics in industry, hospital clinics, universities and government facilities. Fang-Fang Yin, PhD Director, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University James Bowsher, PhD Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University David Huang, PhD, DABR Professor and Director-in-Residence, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University DKU s MSc-MP: Comprehensive Training from World-Class Faculty. Medical physicists work in three areas of specialization: clinical service and consultation, research and development, and teaching. As a clinician, your responsibilities lie mostly with diagnosis and treatment. In radiation oncology, for example, your role is to plan radiation treatments for cancer patients, and provide accurate measurement of the radiation output from radiation sources used in cancer therapy. In nuclear medicine, you collaborate with physicians in procedures that use radionuclides to delineate internal organs and determine key variables such as metabolic rates and blood flow. You are the technical expert who ensures quality control for imaging systems, radiation installations, and preventing radiation hazards an essential contribution to your facility s excellence. And if your interests are aligned with research, you might help develop new techniques and therapies, technologies and testing modalities that dramatically advance the field of Medical Physics, perhaps going on to share your knowledge as a member of a teaching faculty. The Master of Science in Medical Physics at DKU provides the specialized training necessary for graduates to become clinical physicists, enabling you to be responsible for the technical foundations of radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine. At DKU, you will receive an outstanding education that combines classroom instruction with clinical practicum training, field work, and thesis research all with the caliber of Duke University instruction and credentials that positions you to be a leader in your home environment.

3 Year One Year Two 1st Year Fall & Spring Semesters Summer after 1st Year 2nd Year Fall Semester 2nd Year Spring Semester DKU Campus Kunshan, China Thesis/Scholar Research at Duke University Campus Durham, NC USA Duke University Campus Durham, NC USA DKU Campus Kunshan, China Two Years, Two Countries, Multiple Tracks. This is the ultimate in Medical Physics education: Duke University s unsurpassed training and technology together with the finest medical institutions in China. The curriculum integrates classroom learning with clinical practicum training, ensuring students gain clinical exposure and basic clinical physics training using state-of-the-art technology and treatment modalities at Duke University Medical Center and at partner hospitals in China that are among the nation s most preeminent facilities. To give you access to the full complement of Duke University faculty for your thesis research, you ll spend the fall semester of your second year at the Duke University campus, where you ll study with students in Duke University s Medical Physics graduate program and work with your faculty advisor on the research for your thesis. Both years include weekly seminars with guest speakers who provide exposure to a wide range of research and professional topics. To take your place as an innovator in the growing practice of Medical Physics in China, in the broader Asian region, and more widely across the world, you will specialize at DKU in one of the following academic tracks, or choose a multi-track path: Diagnostic Imaging Physics Radiation Therapy Physics Nuclear Medicine Physics Curriculum. The first year of study features core classes that provide a solid base in the fundamentals of Medical Physics. The second year focuses on specialization with an advanced track-specific class, a clinical practicum in your chosen academic track, an elective class, and thesis research. Practicum. The practicum delivers initial exposure to clinical aspects in the practice of Medical Physics, and it is taught at leading hospitals and clinics in the Yangtze Delta Region and at Duke University Medical Center, which is one of the leading medical facilities in the world. Thesis Research / Scholastic Project. The master s thesis research or scholastic project is a core component of our Medical Physics graduate education, one that is greatly enjoyed and valued by students. As you gain expertise in the thesis topic area of your choice, you will find your skills develop and strengthen in critical thinking, problem solving, intellectual confidence, research scholarship, presentation, writing, collaboration and project management.

4 As the interdisciplinary field of applied physics in medicine, Medical Physics is attracting attention from clinical and educational institutions, particularly in China with its growing demand for advanced medical care. DKU s Medical Physics program inherits the altitude of Duke University s acclaimed program, combining it with Chinese customs to impart an extraordinary professional preparation and wonderful learning experience. As the saying goes, it is the altitude that helps you maintain a broad horizon and skyrockets you to greater heights, and DKU is definitely that elevated atmosphere. Wang Hongyuan, Class of 2016, China

5 Faculty Mentorship, Intellectual Enrichment. Build close relationships with your professors, and experience one-on-one mentorship in the DKU program. It s a closely formed community of students and leading faculty from around the world and various fields of study. The plentiful faculty resources at DKU and Duke are available to you as you work on your thesis research project. Furthermore, the DKU Conference Center brings a continuous flow of ideas and current events to the Kunshan campus, making study at DKU a broadening life experience beyond the classroom. Two Superb Locations. As you live and learn at the brand-new DKU campus in Kunshan, China, marvel at its unparalleled location in the world s fastest growing economic power. Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, is one of the most successful international manufacturing centers in China, with more than 1.6 million people, situated near the historical center of China s traditional Wu culture. A free shuttle bus runs regularly between campus and downtown Kunshan, offering easy access to off-campus dining, local shopping, parks and the train station. Enjoy the close proximity for day trips to Shanghai and Suzhou, both accessible by frequent high-speed bullet train service. Duke University, which is based in Durham, North Carolina, US, is renowned for its superlative academics, beautiful campus and champion-caliber sports. Durham is recognized as a great place to live, consistently ranked as an excellent location for business and careers, along with first-rate restaurants, hometown sports, and countless cultural offerings, including the Durham Performing Arts Center. Apply Now for the Master of Science in Medical Physics at Duke Kunshan University Who Should Apply? DKU s MSc-MP is a two-year graduate program in China and the United States for those who wish to apply their passion for physics to the needs of medicine, an interdisciplinary fusion that traces its history to the first Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded in 1901 for the discovery of X-rays. Admissions requirements include a bachelor s degree in physics, natural sciences, mathematics, engineering or another closely related field. The program s language of instruction is English, and written and spoken English proficiency is required. Students who are not native English speakers can provide language evaluation test scores (such as the TOEFL or IELTS) with their application materials. Typical Class Profile: Average age: 26 (based on age at the year of enrollment; includes year 1 and year 2 students) Work experience < 6 months: 82% Women: 18% International citizenship (by US status): 27% Average undergraduate GPA: 3.29 (4.0 scale) GRE range (Verbal + Quant): Are Scholarships Available? Duke Kunshan University is committed to enrolling a highly talented, diverse and international student body. Scholarship support is available to help achieve these goals, and DKU is dedicated to providing full or partial scholarships to students who need financial support. Contact mp-education@dku.edu.cn for more information on scholarship awards. How and When to Apply? Application Deadline: January 31 All applications are submitted online. Application instructions and program details are available at If you have questions or are interested in a semester for which the deadline has passed, please mp-education@dku.edu.cn.

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