M.Sc Medical Physics
Started in the academic year 2018 with the approval of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), wide No. : AERB/RSD/Med. Phy/JSS-Uni./2018/2385, dated:23-07-2018. An MSc in Medical Physics is a 2-year postgraduate program that bridges the gap between pure Physics and Clinical Medicine. Medical Physicists are concerned with clinical service and consultation, academics and research. The areas are equally important in treating Cancer patients and developing new methods and techniques to deliver the benefits of radiation physics to the Cancer Patients. Medical physicists have the responsibility for ensuring radiation safety & protection in all medical applications. It focuses on applying Physical principles to diagnose and treat human diseases, particularly in radiation oncology and medical imaging.
The syllabus would include subjects such as foundations of
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Basics of Atomic and Nuclear Physics
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Mathematical Physics
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Radiation Physics and Radiation Generators
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Electronics and Instrumentation
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Compulsory Elective Paper-1 Solid State Physics
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Practical 1
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Applied Anatomy and Physiology
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Radiation Biology
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Radiation Dosimetry and Standardization
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Radiation Detectors and Instrumentation
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Compulsory Elective Paper-2 Applied Medical Imaging
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Practical 2
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External Beam Photon Therapy
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Brachytherapy
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Nuclear Medicine & Internal Dosimetry
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Radiation Protection, Safety and Standards
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Compulsory Elective Paper-3 - Special and Advanced Techniques of Radiotherapy
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Practical 3
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Summer Project
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Thesis and viva voce examination
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Medical Physics Tutorial
Mandatory Internship & Certification
One-Year Internship: After the MSc Graduation must undergo a mandatory 1-year internship at an AERB approved hospital
Certification: After the internship, candidates must pass a competency exam to become a certified Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) or a qualified Medical Physicist.
In IV semester, students undergo for dissertation work / Project work exclusively in Cancer Hospital(Radiation Oncology) training and acquiring the knowledge of Patients treatment, care and safety of the Radiotherapy department. The JSS AHER has signed memorandum of understanding with Bharath Hospital & Institute of Oncology, Mysuru and Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Mysuru, for conducting regular practical classes related to radiation therapy and treatment planning, radiation dose estimation and optimisation, image analysis, calibration, brachytherapy treatment planning, QA analyses of Diagnostic X-Ray units and so on.
A Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Physics is standard, often requiring a minimum of 60% marks in the subject.
Medical physics is a rapidly growing field due to the rise in advanced cancer treatment centers.
- Clinical Roles: Medical Physicist, Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), or Clinical Specialist.
- Research & Academia: University Faculty, Research Scientist in labs like BARC (India) or private R&D in medical equipment companies.
- Industry: Technical sales, quality assurance, or product development for medical devices.
Indian Students (INR): 216,200.00 per year
For NRI students (USD): 5000 per year
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Karnatak University
Karnatak Science College, Dharwad
Karnatak University
Karnatak Science College, Dharwad
Gulbarga University
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
University of Mumbai
Bhabha Atomic Research Center
Department / Subject Taught
Medical Physics
Sep 25, 2009
15 Years 9 Months
Medical Physics
Dec 31, 2013
2 Years 3 Months
Medical Physics
Jun 30, 2017
3 Years 5 Months
Medical Physics
Till Date
8 Years 10 Months
To be a part of the esteemed institution which could provide me a career as well as knowledge based opportunity where I could subject myself to continuous learning through teaching. To provide value based education in addition to technical & practical skills which makes students readymade to face in the Radiotherapy Dept. of Various Hospitals. To cope up with modern technology & science and use my knowledge I have acquired during the years to make myself a deserving candidate in the field of Medical Physics education. Being experienced in the field of Radiotherapy my main objective is to dedicate my candidature up to the expectation of the organisation and well being of the student generations to come.
Presently Dr. Shanmukhappa B Kaginelli working as an Professor in the School of Life Sciences (Medical Physics) JSS AHER, Mysuru. He is the senior Medical Physicist / RSO (Radiotherapy) by profession having moderate teaching experience. He has aquired the Degree PG Diploma in Radiological Physics (Dip.R.P.) with prestigious Indian Research Centre at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC), Mumbai after his M.Sc. (Physics).
Then he had the Doctor of Philosopy (Ph.D.) Radiation Physics by Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. He is having the 18 years experience as Medical Physicist cum Radiological Safety Officer (AERB Certified) in Dept. of Radiotherapy, 3 years of experience in Gamma Radiation Sterilization plant & 6 years of Medical Physicist/ Associate Professor cum Radiological Safety Officer in Dept. of Radiotherapy / Radiology (AERB Certified).
He has having 23 publications, he attended National & international conferencess on Medical Physics and presented many papers
He is the awardee of 'Meritorious Physicist ' , Best oral Presentations in Kannada Vijnana Sammelana, Best Paper Presentaion award in National Conference
He has hounerd the Dr. Sanjay Supe Oration Award By the Association of Medical Physicist India-Karnataka Chapter in 2025
He is the Coordinator for M.Sc. Medical Physics Course
Presently Guiding for Five PhD Students & Three are awarded
Dosimetric Analysis with different modalities of Linear Accelarators, Cobalt Teletherapy and Brachy Therapy Units with different dosimeters like TLD, Semiconuctor Dosimeters, Ion Chambers etc.. Similarly Qualitatitve analyses of the different treating unit and their Safety measurements. Qualitative study Diagnostic X-Ray Machines.