Do I have a chance for Medical Physics?

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The discussion revolves around a senior student seeking advice on applying to accredited medical physics universities in the U.S. The student has a strong GPA of 3.89 in Biophysics, relevant coursework, and some research experience, but is concerned about not attending a well-known school. They mention taking classes that may not cover all required physics topics but have completed biomedical imaging. The student inquires about the acceptance of international students and the qualities that programs look for in applicants. Responses indicate that the size of the undergraduate institution may not significantly impact chances of admission, and some accredited programs do not require the physics GRE, alleviating some concerns about their physics background.
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Hello everyone,

I have a question. I need you guys honest opinion. I really want to go to one of the accredited medical physics universities in the U.S.
I am a senior at a school, and my stats are

GPA:3.89
Major: Biophysics
Class: general bio and some upper division bio, inorganic&orgaic chem, phys, bio-phys, math
GRE: math:710, Eng: 340, WR: 3.0
Research: in computational physics (only for a month><), in system physiology, and in biochemistry
doing vp for biophysics department for 2 years

My concern is that I am not coming from one of the top schools in the U.S. My school is not well known and physics department is tiny...><

Plz give me advise////
 
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migmigra said:
GPA:3.89
Major: Biophysics
Class: general bio and some upper division bio, inorganic&orgaic chem, phys, bio-phys, math
GRE: math:710, Eng: 340, WR: 3.0
Research: in computational physics (only for a month><), in system physiology, and in biochemistry
doing vp for biophysics department for 2 years

My concern is that I am not coming from one of the top schools in the U.S. My school is not well known and physics department is tiny...><
I took a class at a state university with some medical physics students, and they were very bright. Judging from the information you gave, you should do well, and the size of your undergrad shouldn't matter too much. Have you taken the physics GRE? Is that required for medical students? If so, you might not do too well since it seems you haven't had quantum, thermodynamics, or modern physics classes, have you?
 
Hello Geremia,

Thank you for your advise.
Actually ucla(where I want to go) and most of the accredited schools do not require physics subject test. I had quantum physics but i did not spend much time for thermodynamics and modern physics because I was heavily biophysics. I took biomedical imaging and hope that helps tho...
I'm wondering if they accept international students and wondering what qualities they are looking for among applicants...
 
migmigra said:
I took biomedical imaging and hope that helps tho...
I'm wondering if they accept international students and wondering what qualities they are looking for among applicants...
Yes, I took a radiation-detection class with students interested in biomedical imaging, and, yes, many of them were international students.
 
Geremia said:
Yes, I took a radiation-detection class with students interested in biomedical imaging, and, yes, many of them were international students.

Thanks Geremia,

That's good to know:)
I hope I can be accepted to one of the accredited grad programs.
 

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