Medical (Radiography) and Astronomy

[Fatima7]

Good morning,

I would like to know if its possible to do my Master degree in any field related to space and astronomy, actually I graduated with bachelor of applied science (Medical Imaging). I deal with x-ray and imaging machines. My courses were somewhere between biology, x-ray (radiation) and two courses of physics, and I would like to link it with space, because space was and still my passion.

Thanks.

 

[Choppy]

That's a fairly broad question. A bachelor's degree in medical imaging can mean a lot of different things. It could range anywhere from diagnostic radiology technical program to a physics or engineering degree with electives in imaging. Generally, if you want to get into space science or astronomy for an advanced degree, you need a comprehensive undergraduate physics background. On the surface of it, a program that has only two courses in physics doesn't seem like it would give you sufficient background to handle the material that would be covered in a typical graduate physics program. So you may have to do some additional work if that's a hill you really want to climb.

You could check into a few specific master's programs that look interesting to you and find out what the specific admission requirements are. Contact them directly if it's unclear whether your current qualifications are sufficient.

 

[CrysPhys]

Good morning,

I would like to know if its possible to do my Master degree in any field related to space and astronomy, actually I graduated with bachelor of applied science (Medical Imaging). I deal with x-ray and imaging machines. My courses were somewhere between biology, x-ray (radiation) and two courses of physics, and I would like to link it with space, because space was and still my passion.

Thanks.

A "field related to space and astronomy" has a wide-ranging scope. Have you narrowed it down; e.g., astrophysics or aerospace engineering? What about leveraging your existing background; say, the effect of space travel on human health? It's great to pursue your passion, but you're giving up a field (medical imaging) with strong employment prospects. Have you thought of what you want to do after the masters? Pursue a PhD, or get a job?

 

[Fatima7]

That's a fairly broad question. A bachelor's degree in medical imaging can mean a lot of different things. It could range anywhere from diagnostic radiology technical program to a physics or engineering degree with electives in imaging. Generally, if you want to get into space science or astronomy for an advanced degree, you need a comprehensive undergraduate physics background. On the surface of it, a program that has only two courses in physics doesn't seem like it would give you sufficient background to handle the material that would be covered in a typical graduate physics program. So you may have to do some additional work if that's a hill you really want to climb.

You could check into a few specific master's programs that look interesting to you and find out what the specific admission requirements are. Contact them directly if it's unclear whether your current qualifications are sufficient.

Thanks a lot I appreciate your help.

 

[Fatima7]

A "field related to space and astronomy" has a wide-ranging scope. Have you narrowed it down; e.g., astrophysics or aerospace engineering? What about leveraging your existing background; say, the effect of space travel on human health? It's great to pursue your passion, but you're giving up a field (medical imaging) with strong employment prospects. Have you thought of what you want to do after the masters? Pursue a PhD, or get a job?

Yes, I thought of space biology, or anything related to space and health/biology. Am planning to get job after my Master. Thanks a lot for your reply I appreciate it