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MEDICAL PHYSICS PROGRAM

HANDBOOK (2019-2020)
KING ABDULAZIZ
UNIVERSITY
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PREFACE

The field of Medical Physics has drawn immense attention in the last decade in view of
the scientific and technological boom that was applied in the medical sector. It is one of
the most demanding disciplines worldwide and radiation therapists are among the most
paid jobs. Nuclear medicine is expanding and developing very fast. Leading hospitals in
the world use cyclotrons and synchrotrons as well as linear accelerators to accelerate
charged particles in hospital settings for the purpose of cancer therapy and/or radio-
isotopes production in site, with an increasing demand for new fast growing generations
and techniques. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) also witnessed the unprecedented
demands of qualified graduates in Medical Physics from both the Health sector
and radiation related research. Several employment opportunities for Medical Physics
graduates are available in different sectors: hospitals, industry, government, research
centers, radiation related laboratories and agencies.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Medical Physics is a branch of applied physics,

which focuses on the application of physical
concepts and methods in medicine and health
care profession. It explores the ways in which
physics concepts are applied in the diagnosis
and treatment of human disease using different
types of radiation and physics concepts.
It combines between Biophysics and Biomedical
Engineering, focusing on the application of medical radiation physics. Students admitted
in the program will learn how to apply physics-based concepts and methodologies to
procedures such as medical imaging (medical diagnosis), radiation therapy, nuclear
medicine, radiation protection and dosimetry. Medical Physics provides important
information for physicians in diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. It also includes
several medical physics professional activities such as the calibration and testing of
equipment, assistance in the clinical procedures, calculation of radiation doses to the
patient and supervision of technical programs to ensure the quality of equipment.

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PROGRAM VISION

Internationally accredited BSc medical physics program.

PROGRAM MISSION

Prepare graduates in medical physics with high scientific and skill

standards capable of serving efficiently the labor market and community

by providing stimulating learning and research environment.

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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

(Professionalism):

Serve competently in the national and international

market/industry/academia by demonstrating high-quality
knowledge and skills in their field.
PEO-1

(Life Experience & Scientific Advancement):

Exhibit quest for learning and initiative through an elevation

in education or growth in professional status.
PEO-2

(Leadership):

Contribute as effective team members and managers in

their organizations.
PEO-3

(Responsibility and ethics):

Demonstrate commitment to social responsibilities,

moral/ethical values and community services.
PEO-4

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PROGRAM GOALS

1. Provide public and private sectors with graduates able to work

successfully in healthcare and radiation related fields.

2. Provide graduates capable of succeeding in graduate studies for

supporting research laboratories in medical physics or radiation related
fields.

3. Provide graduates with teamwork and collaboration skills that enable

them to work in various environment.

4. Provide graduates ethically responsible to be self-earner with written

and oral communication skills and to serve community.

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STUDENT OUTCOMES

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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined
technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of
mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas
relevant to the discipline.

An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure

or program to meet desired needs. 2
3
An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test
hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific
judgment to draw conclusions.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4
5
An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities
and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global,
economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

6
An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals,
plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

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Head of Physics Department

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Supervisor of the Department
Clerical Section of Physics branch of
Sulaymaniyah

Departmental
Subcommittees
Council

Graduate Studies
Advisory Committee Secretary of the council
Committee

Executive Committee for Academic

Structuring and Accreditation and
Development of Strategic Planning
educational programs Committee

Committee for the Contracting

Distribution of Courses Committee

Academic Advisory Committee on Budget

Committee and Purchases

Committee of
Laboratories and Clean Media Committee
Room

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FUTURE CAREER

Teacher in High schools Technician in Water desalination

and colleges. plants in public or private sector.

Research Assistant
Assistant in radiation in national research
3 4
protection and dosimetry. centres and

5 laboratories.
2

6
Lab Assistant or Lab
Medical Physicist in public
technician in medical 1
or private Hospitals.
physics or related area
in University.
7

10
9
8 Technician in atomic
Technicians in Saudi and nuclear power
Geological Survey. plants.

Technicians in Radiation Industry sectors.

protection agencies

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BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSION

King Abdulaziz University allows male and female students the opportunity
to join different university facilities and obtain a bachelor’s degree through
the regular system. For more information about the admission and
regulations, please visit the following link:
 [Link]

Type of
Required requirements
Course Pre-Requisite Credit
Level Course Title or (Institution,

PROGRAM STUDY PLAN

Code Courses Hours
Elective Faculty or
Department)
PHYS General Physics I Required 3 Department
110
MATH Calculus I Required 3 Faculty
110
Level
ELI 101 English Language (1) Required 0 Institution
1
ELI 102 English Language (2) Required 3 Institution
CPIT Computer skills Required 3 Institution
100
STAT Statistics Required 3 Faculty
110
BIO 110 Biology Required 3 Faculty
CHEM General Chemistry Required 3 Faculty
Level 110
2 COMM Communication Skills Required 3 Faculty
101
ELI 103 English Language (3) Required ELI 102 2 Institution
ELI 104 English Language Required ELI 103 2 Institution
PHYS Lab. Safety Required 1 Department
200
PHYS General Physics II Required PHYS110, 4 Department
202 MATH110
Level
3 MPHY Introductory Biophysics Required PHYS 110, 3 Department
205 BIO222
PHYS General Physics Lab Required PHYS110 1 Department
281
MATH
Calculus II Required MATH 110 3 Faculty
202
BIO 222 Cell Biology Required BIO 110 3 Faculty
ISLS
Islamic Culture (1) Required 2 Institution
101

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Type of
Required
Course Pre-Requisite Credit requirements
Level Course Title or
Code Courses Hours (Institution, Faculty
Elective
or Department)
MPHY PHYS202
Modern Physics Required 3 Department
242 MATH202
MPHY Mathematical Methods for PHYS202,
Required 3 Department
255 Medical Physics MATH202
MPHY PHYS 110,
Health Physics Required 3 Department
261 BIO222
BIO 110,
Level BIOC 201 General Biochemistry Required 4 Department
CHEM110
4

PROGRAM STUDY PLAN

ARAB
Arabic Language (1) Required - 3 Institution
101
CHEM
General Chemistry Lab. Required CHEM 110 1 Faculty
281
CHEM
Lab. Safety Required 1 Faculty
200
MPHY Atomic and Molecular MPHY255,
Required 2 Department
344 Spectra MPHY242
MPHY MPHY242,
Waves and Ultrasound Required 2 Department
323 MPHY255
MPHY PHYS202,
Concepts of Electronics Required 2 Department
Level 313 MATH202
5 MPHY
Physics of Living Systems Required MPHY 261 3 Department
361
MPHY Nuclear & Radiation MPHY 242,
Required 3 Department
363 Physics I MPHY 261
MPHY Nuclear &
Required MPHY 363 1 Department
385 Spectroscopy Lab.
ISLS 201 Islamic Culture (2) Required ISLS 101 2 Institution
MPHY MPHY313,
Bioelectronics Required 2 Department
314 MPHY255
MPHY MPHY 255,
Optics and Laser Required 3 Department
315 MPHY344
MPHY PHYS200
Level Bioelectronics Lab. Required 1 Department
384 MPHY313
6
MPHY MPHY 255,
Medical Statistics Required 2 Department
357 MPHY242
MPHY Computer and image PIT100, MPHY
Required 2 Department
394 Modeling 205, MPHY 255
ARAB
Arabic Language (2) Required ARAB 101 3 Institution
201
IISLS 301 Islamic Culture (3) Required ISLS201 2 Institution
Summ PHYS Approval of the
TRAINING I Required 2 Hospital
er 390 Department

MPHY Magnetic Resonance

Level Required MPHY 363 2 Department
434 and Medical Imaging
7

MPHY Calibration and Quality

Required MPHY 363 2 Department
474 Control
MPHY
Physics of Biosensors Required MPHY 313 2 Department
475

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Required Type of requirements

Course Pre-Requisite Credit
Level Course Title or (Institution, Faculty
Code Courses Hours
Elective or Department)
MPHY MPHY 434,
Imaging Lab. Required 1 Department
487 MPHY394
MPHY Radiation Therapy
Required MPHY 363 2 Department
465 Physics
MPHY
Elective from Dept. I Elective 3 Department
4XX
MPHY
Radiation Dosimetry Required MPHY 363 2 Department
464

PROGRAM STUDY PLAN

Elective from outside
XXXXX Elective 3 Faculty
the Dept.
Laser
MPHY Laser Applications in Applications in
Required 2 Department
415 Medical Physics Medical
Physics
Approval of
MPHY
Training II Required the 2 Hospital
490
Department
MPHY Elective from
Elective from Dept. II Elective 3 Department
4XX Dept. II
MPHY Elective from
Elective from Dept. III Elective 3 Department
Level 4XX Dept. III
8 Nano Science
MPHY Nano Science in in
Required 2 Department
476 Medical Physics Medical
Physics
ISLS Islamic
Islamic Culture (4) Required 2 Institution
401 Culture (4)
Elective from outside
Elective from
the Dept.
XXXXX Elective outside 3 Faculty
the Dept.

Required Type of requirements

Level Course Pre-Requisite Credit
Course Title or (Institution, Faculty
Code Courses Hours
Elective or Department)
MPHY
Radiation Protection Elective 2 Department
467
MPHY
Physics of Drug Delivery Elective 3 Department
477
ELECTIVES

MPHY
Introductory Neuro-physics Elective 2 Department
478
MPHY
Theory of Heart Elective 3 Department
479
MPHY
Laser application Lab. Elective 1 Department
482
MPHY Special Topics in Medical
Elective 2 Department
491 physics

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GRADUATION

The [Link]. in Medical Physics is a four-year program (8 semesters). In order to

qualify for a [Link]. Students must successfully complete 128 credit hours
consists of university and preparatory year, faculty, departmental and program
courses.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Medical Physics graduate should be able to be:

1. Knowledgeable: Provided with broad knowledge in

physics and medical physics.
2. Work ready: Provided with adequate problem-solving,
experimental, computer, communication and team-work
skills ant to be able to implement the clinical measures
required from the medical physicist.
3. Academic: Able to perform basics of scientific research
and development work using an enquiring mind.
4. Responsible: Able to comply with high levels of
responsibility and to be aware of risk assessment and
safety observation when dealing with various equipment
at various fields.
5. Professional: Able to work with a professional approach
(accuracy and attention to detail, high levels of
concentration) with high ethical standards.
6. Competent: Able to demonstrate autonomy, confidence,
perseverance, accountability, interpersonal skills and
leadership when appropriate.

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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Program Structure Required/ No. of Credit Percentage

Elective courses Hours
Institution Requirements Required 26 20%
Elective
Faculty Requirements Required 24 18.8%
Elective 6 4.7%
Program Requirements Required 63 49.2%
Elective 9 7%
Capstone Course/Project*
Total 128 100%
*Important note: TRAINING 2 MPHY 490-2 is a required training course in hospital along with
TRAINING 1 MPHY 390.

GUIDANCE AND ORIENTATION PLAN FOR NEW STUDENTS

As part of Deanship of Admission and Registration strategic plan at King

Abdulaziz University in activating the academic guidance on electronic system,
the following webpages explains the information that helps as a guide to the
process of Academic advising and university regulations:

● [Link]
● [Link]
● [Link]
● [Link]

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STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES

ACADEMIC SERVICES

At the beginning of each academic year, the faculty organizes an orientation

program to inform the newly coming students about the departments,
programs offered and curricula. Moreover, the Medical Physics program
assigned academic advisor for each undergraduate student. For more
information about the academic services please visit following webpages:

● [Link]
● [Link]
● [Link]

CAREER SERVICES

For information in this regard, visit the following webpage:

 [Link]

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

The Student Affairs Deanship introduces a package of useful services for

special need students, including the psychological counsel, in the
following webpage:
● [Link]

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SOCIAL SERVICES

Information about these services is available in the following webpages:

● [Link]
● [Link]
Individual consultations between instructors and students during courses are
achieved during scheduled office hours.

Information for this task is available in the following webpage:

 [Link]

SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS

COURSE’S MATERIALS:
Information for this task is available in the following
webpage [Link]
[Link]

INTERACTIVE TRAINING SITE:

Information for this task is available in the following
webpage [Link]
LEARNING [Link]

RESOURCES
LIBRARY:
Information for this task is available in the following
webpage [Link]

CLASSROOMS:
Classrooms are located in building 90A for Male
section and in building 7 for Female section.
The main teaching center (building 235) is also
available for the teaching process.

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MEDICAL FACILITIES

Information for this task is available in the following webpage:

● [Link]

GPA CALCULATION

The cumulative GPA is a numerical standard from 1 to 5 representing the

student's achievement level in a set of courses in all completed semesters
and is calculated by dividing the total points earned by the total number of
credits for all courses in all semesters. For calculating the GPA, please visit
the following website:
● [Link]
Here is an example of how grades are calculated.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND DUTIES

This task is constructed and presented to inform all those who have a
relationship with the student inside the university about the student's rights
and duties.

[Link]
STUDENT RIGHTS STUDENT RIGHTS

It refers to the guaranteed rights by They are the academic and non-academic
university regulations in the academic and duties that a students must abide in the
non-academic fields to provide a supportive university, to enhance the quality of the
educational environment that ensures a academic matters and work on strengthening
stable university life in accordance to its the relation between the student and staff
capacity. member and other university sectors.

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