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Department of Medical Physics

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics at the University of Mosul is a four-year, full-time undergraduate program comprising 240 ECTS credits, aligned with the Bologna Process. The program provides students with a strong foundation in fundamental physical sciences, fundamentals of chemistry and biology,  modern physics, human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, radiation physics, and radiobiology, followed by advanced study in specialized branches such as diagnostic radiology physics, radiotherapy physics, nuclear medicine, medical imaging, and health physics. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with laboratory experiments, clinical hospital training, quality control procedures, research activities, and project-based learning to develop technical competence and professional skills. Graduates acquire the analytical, practical, communication, and problem-solving abilities required to operate advanced medical equipment, evaluate radiation hazards, ensure patient safety, and support clinical and healthcare infrastructure projects. The program also prepares graduates for professional medical physics practice, lifelong learning, and postgraduate studies while promoting ethical responsibility, teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to serving the needs of society and supporting sustainable healthcare development.

For more details, please visit

the following link: Program-Catalogue-2025-2026-1.pdf and Vision, Mission, and Goals –Department of Medical Physics – College of Science.

The Medical Physics Program aims to:

  1. Linking theory to practice: Providing opportunities for students in the Department of Medical Physics to apply scientific knowledge in real situations, enabling them to effectively face field challenges.
  2. Improving the quality of scientific research: Teaching students in the Department of Medical Physics how to design and conduct innovative scientific tests, with a focus on comprehensive analysis of results and scientifically supported conclusions.
  3.  Promoting ethical awareness: Instilling the value of ethical and professional responsibility in the students of the Department of Medical Physics, emphasizing the importance of adhering to ethical principles in all their scientific activities.
  4. Encouraging effective teamwork : Fostering a spirit of cooperation and teamwork among students in the Department of Medical Physics, enabling them to set common goals and plan activities in various innovative ways.
  5. Integrating modern technology and introducing artificial intelligence and nanotechnology : Enhancing the use of modern technologies in education and learning, allowing students in the Department of Medical Physics to benefit from advanced technological tools in the field of medical physics to achieve sustainable development goals.
  6. Providing a stimulating educational environment and developing the ability to innovate : The Department of Medical Physics seeks to provide a stimulating educational environment for students that encourages critical thinking and creativity, enabling students to identify scientific problems and formulate them in new and unconventional ways, thereby enhancing their skills in innovation and scientific thinking, and preparing them to enroll in distinguished graduate programs.
  7. Enhancing creative communication skills and contributing to community service: Developing the skills of students in the Department of Medical Physics in effective communication, collaborating with other educational and research institutions to exchange experiences and knowledge, and contributing to community service by providing consultations and services to health institutions and individuals. Additionally, working to raise awareness of the importance of medical physics and its role in improving public health.

For more details, please visit

the following link: Program-Catalogue-2025-2026-1.pdf and Vision, Mission, and Goals –Department of Medical Physics – College of Science.

 

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Medical Physics by the University of Mosul.

The program is classified at Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF), or its equivalent, in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

Admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics program is governed by the regulations and admission policies of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul. Applicants must meet the approved admission criteria for science programs.

To be awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics, students must successfully satisfy all graduation requirements, including:

  • Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits, including all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum.
  • Achievement of the minimum graduation requirements in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.
  • Successful completion of all required laboratory work, clinical and hospital training, quality control practicals, and other practical components of the program, where applicable.
  • Compliance with all academic regulations governing assessment, progression, and graduation as approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and transfer of academic credits are considered only in cases of student transfer or course equivalency, in accordance with the regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics program, graduates are expected to achieve the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) or Graduate Outcomes (GOs):

 

  • GO1: The ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve medical physics problems using the basic and applied knowledge of medical physics to work with other scientific and clinical disciplines to serve in societal, healthcare, scientific, and higher educational institutions.
  • GO2: The ability to use information technology and specialized software applications in medical physics and healthcare.
  • GO3: Work in the spirit and ethics of the profession, complying with radiation protection standards, medical ethics, and patient safety regulations.
  • GO4: The ability to work within multidisciplinary clinical and scientific teams to analyze and identify problems and be obligated to meet planned deadlines to solve them.
  • GO5: The ability to acquire new knowledge and skills in professional fields of medical physics (such as radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, and health physics).
  • GO6: The ability to identify the main lines of physical experiments and clinical quality assurance procedures, dealing with them using accurate analysis and interpretation of data.
  • GO7: The ability to use modern information technology, advanced computational methods, and medical software systems.

 

For more details, please visit the following link: Graduate Outcomes -Department of Medical Physics -College of Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics program is aligned with the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF) at Level 6. The following table illustrates how the program’s Graduate Outcomes correspond to the key learning domains defined by the INQF:

Learning Domain Program Learning Outcomes / Graduate Outcomes (GOs)
Knowledge and understanding Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of radiation physics, radiobiology, modern physics, human anatomy and physiology, and core medical physics principles to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve medical physics problems. (GO1, GO2)
Skills Apply physical methods and principles to conduct radiation dosimetry, diagnostic and therapeutic imaging analysis, clinical quality assurance procedures, and the effective use of modern medical software and technologies. (GO2, GO6, GO7)
Application Apply medical physics knowledge and technical skills in clinical healthcare environments (such as radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection) while ensuring patient safety and quality standards. (GO1, GO3, GO5)
Values Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork within multidisciplinary clinical and scientific teams, radiation safety compliance, ethical and professional responsibility, leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development. (GO3, GO4, GO5)

The following matrix presents the alignment between core geological courses and the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

Core Course GO1 GO2 GO3 GO4 GO5 GO6 GO7
Electricity and Magnetism ✓ ✓
Biophysics ✓ ✓ ✓
Atomic Physics ✓   ✓
Medical Imaging ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Physics of Diagnostic Radiology ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1-Laser Basics

2- Laser Medical Applications

 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Physics of Nuclear Medicine ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Medical Image Processing and Analysis ✓ ✓   ✓ ✓
Medical Instrumentation Physics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Radiotherapy Physics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Medical Physics 1

Medical Physics 2

 ✓ ✓   ✓ ✓
Neurophysics ✓ ✓ ✓
1- Material Science

2- Nanotechnology

3- Biomaterials

 ✓     ✓ ✓
Graduation Project ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics are qualified to pursue professional careers in a wide range of public and private sectors, including:

  1. Hospitals and specialized medical centers (radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, and nuclear medicine departments).
  2. Radiation protection authorities, health physics organizations, and regulatory bodies.
  3. Medical technology and equipment companies (technical support, installation, maintenance, and clinical application).
  4. Cancer treatment centers and specialized oncology institutes.
  5. Governmental health directorates and healthcare regulatory agencies.
  6. Environmental radiation monitoring agencies and medical quality assurance laboratories.
  7. Academic and research institutions (following the completion of postgraduate studies).

Opportunities to Further Study or Progression to Postgraduate Studies

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics may pursue postgraduate studies and professional development opportunities in the following areas:

  • Postgraduate Studies
  • General Medical Physics.
  • Radiotherapy Physics.
  • Diagnostic Radiology Physics and Medical Imaging.
  • Nuclear Medicine Physics.
  • Health Physics and Radiation Protection.
  • Biophysics and Biomedical Instrumentation.
  • Medical Image Processing and Medical Informatics.
  • Professional Development

Advanced training in medical image processing workstations and radiation Treatment Planning Systems (e.g., TPS, DICOM platforms, and specialized computational software for medical physics).

Professional training in radiation dosimetry modeling, Monte Carlo simulations (e.g., MCNP, GEANT4), and clinical Quality Assurance (QA) software.

Specialized certifications in radiation safety and radiation protection management (e.g., Radiation Protection Officer – RPO) and occupational health and safety in medical environments.

Therapeutic Physical Applications: Hands-on technical training and quality assurance (QA) for physical medicine and therapeutic physics devices (e.g., Medical Lasers, Therapeutic Ultrasound, and Hyperthermia systems).

Biomechanics and Assistive Medical Devices: Specialized workshops in biomechanical modeling, motion physics, and physical instrumentation applied in rehabilitative and assistive medical equipment.

The Medical Physics Program adopts the examination, assessment, and grading regulations approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul. Student performance is assessed through a variety of continuous and summative assessment methods, including:

  • Continuous assessment (quizzes, homework assignments, and classroom activities).
  • Midterm examinations.
  • Final examinations (theoretical and practical).
  • Laboratory reports, practical medical physics experiments, and radiation dosimetry practical tests.
  • Clinical and hospital training reports, quality assurance (QA) reports, and laboratory notebooks.
  • Seminars, scientific presentations, and undergraduate research projects.
  • Compliance with academic integrity regulations, institutional policies, and professional code of conduct during clinical/hospital training, laboratory work, and campus studies.

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics, students must successfully fulfill all graduation requirements in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul, including:

 

  • Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits and all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum.
  • Achievement of the minimum graduation requirements, including the required cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Successful completion of clinical and hospital training programs, graduation research projects, and all required laboratory and practical components.
  • Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements for the award of the bachelor’s degree.

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics is a four-year, full-time undergraduate program delivered in accordance with the Bologna Process and comprising 240 ECTS credits. The program adopts a student-centered learning approach that integrates theoretical lectures, practical physics and clinical laboratory experiments, radiation dosimetry procedures, hospital and clinical training, medical equipment quality assurance (QA) protocols, and project-based learning. Students are trained to utilize industry- and clinical-standard software and technologies for medical image processing (DICOM platforms), radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems (TPS), dosimetry simulation, and biomedical data analysis. These learning activities are supported by technical workshops, scientific seminars, and practical clinical/hospital training to ensure high professional readiness.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Physics program. The role includes overseeing curriculum delivery, monitoring the achievement of Graduate Outcomes, coordinating academic activities among faculty members and students, supervising clinical/hospital training programs and specialized laboratories, and ensuring alignment with the University of Mosul’s quality assurance policies, MOHESR regulations, and program accreditation requirements.