UWindsor Physics, Physics & High Technology, and Medical Physics
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Why Study Physics?Why Study Physics?Physics is the foundation of modern science. It encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the structure of matter: the atom, the nucleus, and quarks. Its concepts, from relativity to quantum mechanics, challenge the imagination.
People who study physics…
have a passion for understanding how things workenjoy scientific experiments, mathematics, and computationexcel at solving complex problems, which allows them to seekemployment in a surprisingly wide range of academic, government, and industrial settings, well beyond the traditional boundaries of physics.
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Physics: A study of how things work.Physics: A study of how things work.
A physiciststudies the forces of nature, their effects on matter, and learns to control them in order to make useful things.
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Lasers
Research tool
CD players
Industrial tool
Physics: Enables Future TechnologyPhysics: Enables Future Technology
Therapeutic and surgical tool
Radioactivity, & Radiation
Transistors
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AstrophysicsPhysics: Study the UniversePhysics: Study the Universe
Sub-Atomic Particles
Quantum “weirdness” New theories of reality (string theory)
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Undergraduate Physics Programs Undergraduate Physics Programs at the University of Windsorat the University of Windsor
1) Honours PhysicsHonours Physics
2) Physics and High Technology streamPhysics and High Technology stream
3) Medical Physics streamMedical Physics stream
What is Physics and High Technology?
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A Teaching / CoA Teaching / Co--op Experience Designed op Experience Designed for Students for Students Interested in Applying Their Training in Physics to the Interested in Applying Their Training in Physics to the
HighHigh--tech Needs of Societytech Needs of Society
It combines courses in physics, business,computer science, engineering, and mathematics to make graduates especially attractive to industryspecializing in such areas as electronics, optics, and computers.
Is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in both industry and academia.
Graduates can add minors in business or computer science
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A Teaching / CoA Teaching / Co--op Experience Designed op Experience Designed for Students for Students Interested in Applying Their Training in Physics to the Interested in Applying Their Training in Physics to the
HighHigh--tech Needs of Societytech Needs of Society
The reasoning, mathematical, experimental and computer skills acquired
with a physics degree empower you to pursue careers such as University professor University professor Research scientist Research scientist Software engineer Software engineer Financial analyst Financial analyst
Patent lawyer Patent lawyer HighHigh--school teacher school teacher
Medical Physicist Medical Physicist R&D engineer R&D engineer
Physician / Dentist Physician / Dentist Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
Undergraduate Research
What is Medical Physics?
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Medical PhysicistMedical Physicistan expert in an expert in medical imagingmedical imaging and and radiotherapyradiotherapy applied typicallyapplied typically
to the treatment of cancer to the treatment of cancer –– works in a hospital, cancer clinic, treatment facilityworks in a hospital, cancer clinic, treatment facility
TreatmentPlanning Apparatus
Installation / Maintenance
Calibration of Machines
Strong Scientific Knowledge of Physics, Equipment,
Procedures, and Effects on the Body
QualityAssurance
Radiation Safety
Research into New Treatments
DosimetryNuclear Medicine
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Medical Physicist: Areas of ExpertiseMedical Physicist: Areas of Expertise
Positron Emission Tomography
Radiation Oncology Ultrasound
MRI
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Medical Physicist: Areas of ExpertiseMedical Physicist: Areas of Expertise
Radiology / Imaging
Functional MRI
Computer Modelling Methods
CT Scanning
Proton Therapy
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Career Pathways with a Medical Physics B.Sc.
Medical Physics B.Sc.
Career as a licensed medical physicist (M.Sc.)
professional school in medicine (doctor, optometrist, dentist,
pharmacist)
graduate school in some other discipline
(M.Sc, Ph.D.)
working in the biotech/biomedical
science and/or engineering field
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Other Possible Undergraduate Other Possible Undergraduate Physics Programs at the University Physics Programs at the University
of Windsorof Windsor1) Honours PhysicsHonours Physics
2) Physics and High Technology streamPhysics and High Technology stream
3) Medical Physics streamMedical Physics stream
• Chemistry and Physics
• Custom Double Majors: PHT & Mathematics, PHT & Computer Science, PHT & Business, PHT & Biology, …
• Minor in Physics
Teachable subject for concurrent science education
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I want to get a Masters or PhD
degree in Physics and become a
teacher or professor
Which stream/option should I choose?Which stream/option should I choose?
I want to be an inventor and invent new devices or theories
I like Physics but I might want to go to
medical/dental school
B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics with thesis
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I want to work in finance as a
quantitative analyst
Which stream/option should I choose?Which stream/option should I choose?
I want to work for an industry as a
scientist or analyst or a team
leader
Physics and High Technology stream with co-op
I want to become a patent lawyer or
work for the government
developing science policy
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Which stream/option should I choose?Which stream/option should I choose?I want to work for an
medical devices company developing
instruments
I want to do research on medical physics and teach at the University
Medical Physics stream with co-op or thesis
I want to work in a hospital as a
licensed medical physicist or maybe
as a doctor
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CoCo--op op ExperienceExperience
TRIUMF National Nuclear Labs
(Vancouver, BC) Windsor Regional Cancer Center
(Windsor, Ontario)
Siemens Automotive
(Tilbury, Ontario)
Ford Motor Company
(Windsor, Ontario)
NSERC Research Grants
(Waterloo, Ontario)
Daresbury Synchrotron Radiation Source
(Warrington, UK)
Centerline Ltd.
(in conjunction with the University of Windsor)
(Windsor, Ontario)
Physics Department
(Windsor, Ontario)
(Windsor, Ontario)
(Ireland)
National Research Council (Ottawa, Ontario)
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Attractive ScholarshipsAttractive Scholarships
• $4000 - $16000 University Entrance Scholarships• $1000 PHT Entrance Scholarships (Renewable)• $4000 - $10,000 Outstanding Scholars awards• $6000 Service Awards in addition to Outstanding
Scholars• NSERC Summer fellowships• Copernicus Scholarship• Other University of Windsor Scholarships available
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Research ExperienceResearch ExperienceStudent publicationsCompetitive career advantagePhysics network
Atom Traps
Acoustic Microscopy
Quantum Optics and Computing
Nanoscale Systems and Molecular Clusters
Laser spectroscopy
High Precision Atomic Theory
Materials Characterisation
Relativistic Physics
Electron Optics
Biomedical Physics
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Entrance RequirementsEntrance RequirementsENG4U, MHF4U, and SPH4U are required. MCV4U is strongly recommended. SCH4U is recommended.
Min entering average – 75%Secondary average: 70% average of all attempted science and math courses
Mean entering average - 89%
Strong peer groupStrong peer groupSupportiveSupportive,, closeclose--knit classmatesknit classmates
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Physics ClubPhysics ClubSenior mentors
Alumni connections
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CareersCareers
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Employment levelsB.Sc. >97%Grad degrees >99%
Pay ScaleIn a study done by the US Department of Labor, the job of ‘Physicist’ ranked the 15th highest paying job in the US, with the average salary being over $83,750 US/year
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Our AlumniScientist, Proto ManufacturingMSc/PhD in UToronto,
UBC, Queens, UCalgary, Waterloo, UMichigan,
UWindsor, McGill
Ontario Power Generation
Technical Writer,Korea
NASAJet Propulsion Labs
UBS Bank, London, UK
Medical Physicist, Windsor Regional
Cancer Centre
High School Teacher, Windsor
Patent lawyer, Toronto
Optical Engineer, Fraunhofer, USA
Analyst, Nuclear Safety Solutions
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Physics: Gateway to multiple careersPhysics: Gateway to multiple careersB.Sc. (Honours) in Physics
High-school teaching
Industry / Government / Health care
Higher Education
Teacher’s College(1 year)
Graduate school(Physics, Chemistry, Engineering,
Medical Physics, Business)
Professional School (Medicine, Dentistry, Law)
Professions
Starting salaries comparable to that of engineers / accountants!> 97% employment rate (100% for UWindsor Physics graduates)
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Physics: Gateway to Professional Physics: Gateway to Professional Schools?!Schools?!
(medical school, law school, etc.)(medical school, law school, etc.)
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Scores of 9.5 to 11 in each section are considered competitive by most medical schools.
Top medical schools look for score 12 and above.
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SummarySummaryPhysics is a fundamental science that leads to future technologies.
A degree in Medical Physics from the University of Windsor is a great opportunity for an outstanding education in a high-demand area.
Opportunities for Successful, Rewarding, and Distinguished Careers.
Physics empowers you to be at the forefront of science and technology in Canada.
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A degree in Physics from the University of Windsor is a great opportunity for an outstanding
education that will lead to successful careers
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Email: [email protected]
B.Sc. Honours Programs• Physics and High Technology stream – co-op options• Medical Physics stream – co-op options• Chemistry and Physics• Custom Double majors• Minor and teachable subject
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Additional InformationAdditional Information
What is a Medical Physicist?
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The Medical Physicist Bridges Physics and Medicine
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Medical PhysicistMedical Physicistan expert in an expert in medical imagingmedical imaging and and radiotherapyradiotherapy applied typicallyapplied typically
to the treatment of cancer to the treatment of cancer –– works in a hospital, cancer clinic, treatment facilityworks in a hospital, cancer clinic, treatment facility
TreatmentPlanning Apparatus
Installation / Maintenance
Calibration of Machines
Strong Scientific Knowledge of Physics, Equipment,
Procedures, and Effects on the Body
QualityAssurance
Radiation Safety
Research into New Treatments
DosimetryNuclear Medicine
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A Teaching / CoA Teaching / Co--op Experience Designed to Prepare op Experience Designed to Prepare You for Graduate Work in Medical Physics and/or You for Graduate Work in Medical Physics and/or
Health Physics & HighHealth Physics & High--TechnologyTechnology
Positron Emission Tomography
Radiation Oncology Ultrasound
MRI
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A Teaching / CoA Teaching / Co--op Experience Designed to Prepare op Experience Designed to Prepare You for Graduate Work in Medical Physics and/or You for Graduate Work in Medical Physics and/or
Health Physics & HighHealth Physics & High--TechnologyTechnology
Radiology / Imaging
Functional MRI
Computer Modelling Methods
CT Scanning
Proton Therapy
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Medical PhysicsMedical PhysicsNew B.Sc. Program
• The path to a satisfying and high-paying career with excellent working conditions
• Many job openings in hospitals and medical clinics due to growth of high-tech methods for diagnosis and treatment of disease (MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiation …)
• Growing at the rate of 5 – 10% per year
• B.Sc. is followed by M.Sc. in Medical Physics for professional certification
• Program includes Biology/Biochemistry needed for medical school
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64-450 Quantum Mech.64-496 Tech. Comm. Skills64-471 Introduction to
Medical Imaging (w/ lab)Option 5Option 6
64-311 Atomic& Mol. Spec64-460 Condensed Matter 64-431 Statistical Mech.64-470 Radiological
Physics (w/ lab)88-217 Computers I *
Co-op work term (oral and written reports required)
Year 4
64-310 Quantum phys.60-106 C programming (or 60-
140)64-484 LasersOption 3Option 4
Co-op work term (oral and written reports required.)
64-323 EM waves59-240 Thermo64-350 Mechanics I64-370 Introduction to
Medical Physics62-360 Special functions
Year 3
Co-op work term (oral and written reports required.)
64-222 Optics64-320 EM theory59-261 Biochem62-216 Diff. eqns.62-318 Complex var.
64-220 EM fields & photons
64-250 Mechanics Option 2
62-215 Vector calc.59-230 Organic Chem.
Year 2
Optional work term64-141 Physics64-151 Theoret. Meth.62-141 Calculus59-141 Chemistry
Option 1
64-140 Physics62-120 Algebra62-140 Calculus59-140 Chemistry55-141 Cell Biology
Year 1
SummerWinterFall
Normal Course Sequence for Medical Physics (w/ co-op)
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64-450 Quantum Mech.64-496 Tech. Comm. Skills64-470 or 471 Medical physicsOption 5Option 6
64-311 Atomic& Mol. Spec64-460 Condensed Matter 64-431 Statistical Mech.64-473 Health physics88-217 Computers I *
Co-op work term (oral and written reports required)
Year 4
64-310 Quantum phys.60-106 C programming (or 60-140)64-484 LasersOption 3Option 4
Co-op work term (oral and written reports required.)
64-323 EM waves59-240 Thermo64-350 Mechanics I64-370 Intro. Medical Physics62-360 Special functions
Year 3
Co-op work term (oral and written reports required.)
64-222 Optics64-320 EM theory59-261 Biochem62-216 Diff. eqns.62-318 Complex var.
64-220 EM fields & photons64-250 MechanicsOption 262-215 Vector calc.59-230 Organic Chem.
Year 2
Optional work term64-141 Physics64-151 Theoret. Meth.62-141 Calculus59-141 ChemistryOption 1
64-140 Physics62-120 Algebra62-140 Calculus59-140 Chemistry55-141 Cell Biology
Year 1
SummerWinterFall
•Normal Course Sequence for Physics and High Technology (Medical Physics)
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Career Pathways with a Medical Physics B.Sc.
Medical Physics B.Sc.
Career as a licensed medical physicist (M.Sc.)
professional school in medicine (doctor, optometrist, dentist,
pharmacist)
graduate school in some other discipline
(M.Sc, Ph.D.)
working in the biotech/biomedical
science and/or engineering field
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Pathways to Medical Physics Career
See: http://www.aapm.org
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
(AAPM) Society
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Future ProspectsFuture ProspectsDemand for Medical Physicists will continue
to rise:
a) Aging population b) Trend: non-invasive proceduresc) Technological advances d) Continued world-wide shortage
of trained physicists
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Contact Us!
For Questions on the Medical Physics Profession Stephen Brown, Ph.D.Senior Staff Scientist, Henry Ford Hospital, [email protected]://www.AAPM.org
For Questions on UWindsor Medical Physics Program
Professor Steve Rehse, [email protected](519) 253-3000 Ext: 2656http://www.uwindsor.ca/physics/
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Spring Open House
Friday, March 9, 2012Campus wide, 10:30-3:00Department presentation, 2:00 & 3:00
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SummarySummaryPhysics is a fundamental science that leads to future technologies.
A degree in Medical Physics from the University of Windsor is a great opportunity for an outstanding education in a high-demand area.
Opportunities for Successful, Rewarding, and Distinguished Careers.
Physics empowers you to be at the forefront of science and technology in Canada.
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Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)MCAT has:
• Three sections of standardized multiple choice questions (total of 219 items)
Biological sciencesPhysical sciencesVerbal reasoning
(Each section scored on 1 – 15 scale)
• Writing sample comprised of two essays
Medical Physics provides the edge !!!
Scores of 9.5 to 11 in each section are considered competitive by most medical schools.
Top medical schools look for score 12 and above.
http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/reports/mcat2003.pdf
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Physicists Have Many InterestsPhysicists Have Many Interests
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Physicists are ElitePhysicists are Elite
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preliminary findings, classes of 2005 & 2006
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