Medical Physics

Advanced technologies for cancer diagnosis and treatment are now inconceivable without medical physicists. The programme, which is regulated by European Commission directives, provides competencies to work with ionising radiation, to ensure patient protection and to apply the latest radiation technologies. Graduates will become highly skilled professionals capable of optimising modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This course paves the way for an international career where medical physicists are in high demand.

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Programme values

KTU lecturers – friendly, positive, and professionally active in their research fields – share knowledge with students in an open discussion. These encounters help create a motivating and inclusive academic environment.

Valued by industry leaders

The studies comply with the guidelines of the European Organisation of Medical Physics (EFOMP) and the requirements of the Lithuanian legislation, providing high-quality theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

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Inspiring learning environment

The opportunity to work in the most advanced dosimetry, radiometry and radiotherapy laboratories in Lithuania, to collaborate with physicians and medical physicists and to study the latest radiotherapy technologies.

An advanced KTU laboratory where students conduct practical research using state-of-the-art equipment. Here, students are empowered to lead scientific projects and drive innovation.

Real-world cases

Real clinical situations with some of Lithuania’s top medical physicists help you understand how the principles of physics apply to medicine. Opportunities to participate in international projects, addressing the latest challenges in Lithuanian radiation therapy and radiation protection.

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New Freedom to shape your path

You can carry out research in radiology, radiotherapy or diagnostic technologies, as well as participate in international projects or exchange programmes. You will be able to choose the topics of your research projects and collaborate with state-of-the-art medical institutions, such as the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.

Career opportunities

Maintain and optimise diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in hospitals, contribute to improving the quality of healthcare, implement innovative technologies and solve complex problems in multidisciplinary teams. The career paths you can choose after graduating in medical physics are extremely wide.

Here are some of the careers you can pursue after your studies:

Medical Physicist

Ensures the safety of patients and hospital staff, assesses and optimises radiation doses, and ensures that diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed accurately and safely. Contributes to the development, implementation and research of new medical technologies that add to progress in healthcare.

Radiation Protection Specialist

Protects people, the environment and technological processes from the effects of ionising radiation. Plans, implements and supervises radiation protection measures for diagnostic, therapeutic or industrial procedures involving ionising radiation.

AI Applications Specialist in Healthcare

Develops and applies artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in medical diagnostics, therapeutics, patient monitoring and health data analysis. Designs IoT algorithms to analyse medical images (e.g. MRI, CT or X-rays), to predict the course of diseases, optimise treatment plans and personalise treatment.

Admission requirements and programme structure

Cycle – second cycle

Field – medical technology, physics

Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)

Study type – day-time, on-campus

Location – Kaunas, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Language – english, lithuanian

Degree awarded – master of health sciences

Yearly price ⁱ : full-time studies – 5538 €, price per credit – 92,3 €

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Semester

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology	6	On-campus learning
Medical Radiation Physics	6	On-campus learning
Radiation Protection and Safety	6	On-campus learning
Radiobiology and Statistical Modelling	6	On-campus learning
Research Project 1	6	On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Diagnostic Radiation Physics	6	On-campus learning
Digital Processing of Biomedical Signals	6	Distance learning
Radiation Detectors and Measurements	6	On-campus learning
Research Project 2	6	On-campus learning

Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Influence of Radiation on Material	6	On-campus learning
Measurement Theory and Metrology	6	On-campus learning
Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostics	6	Blended learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Applied Radionuclide Physics	3	On-campus learning
Imaging Instruments and Methods in Medicine	6	On-campus learning
Radiation Pollution	6	On-campus learning
Radiation Therapy Physics	9	On-campus learning
Research Project 3	6	On-campus learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

On-campus learning

Good to know

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.
Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
Distance – almost all learning online.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus – learning on the university premises.

Admission requirements

University bachelor degree certificate:	Medical technologies, group of the science fields of engineering sciences (bioengineering), technologies (materials technologies, biotechnologies), Physical sciences (physics, chemistry), life sciences.
Proficiency in English:	IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in english language.
Transcript requirements:	Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.
Accepted languages:	English / Russian
Document legalisation:	The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

Score structure

◼	0,9	average grade (CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement
◼	0,1	motivation letter and online interview
+	≤ 4	additional points

Additional points

science activities (scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences, participation in exhibitions, work in student science society or science group etc.) or art activities (publication or realization of artwork, participation in art exhibitions, contests of architecture)	≤ 2
at least 1 year of work experience in the field of study programme	0,5
graduated from academic talent development program in higher education institution (for example "GIFTed talent academy")	0,5
partial studies in the higher education institution abroad with ≥24 ECTS completed	0,5
bachelor's or master's (if integrated study programme is completed) degree diploma with honours	0,5

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Testimonials

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The Medical Physics curriculum is relevant and directly applicable in actual work setting. From the first semester onwards, we have been calculating the necessary room protection due to the ionising radiation generated by the X-ray machine, and we have been learning how to develop treatment plans for radiotherapy, the specifics of which may vary depending on the location of a tumour in the oncological disease. At the very start of our studies, we were able to try out the profession of a medical physicist by conducting research in a clinical setting.

Reda Venskauskaitė

2nd year student

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I chose KTU because of the opportunities to study in a hospital and the high potential for employment after my studies. We gained a lot of knowledge and practice in medical physics. After the studies, with the team we conceived the idea of a new medical device, which has been developed by our BrachyDOSE startup.

Neringa Šeperienė

KTU alumna, CEO, Albametrics

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The demand for medical physicists in healthcare facilities is constantly growing due to rapid advancements in medical technology and the increasing importance of healthcare. In Lithuania, KTU is the only university that trains future medical physicists, giving its graduates a unique specialisation compared to students from other institutions.

Elona Juozaitytė

Head of the Oncology and Haematology Clinic of Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno Klinikos, Professor, Radiation Oncologist, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

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FAQ

What career opportunities does a degree in medical physics offer?

Studying Medical Physics opens the door to diverse and rewarding career opportunities in healthcare, research and industry. As a medical physicist, you’ll be able to work in hospitals and oncology centres, where you’ll play a vital role in patient care by planning and optimising radiotherapy treatments and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of diagnostic imaging technologies such as MRI and CT.

Beyond the clinical setting, medical physics graduates can pursue careers in research and development, contributing to the creation of innovative diagnostic tools, therapeutic devices and imaging technologies. There are also opportunities in academic institutions, where you could be involved in ground-breaking research in areas such as proton therapy or AI in medical imaging. Medical physicists are also sought after by regulatory bodies, consultancy firms and medical technology companies to ensure the quality, compliance and safety of devices.

What research topics are being explored during the studies?

At KTU, Medical Physics students can engage in a wide range of research, including studies of the effects of radiation on materials, people and the environment, and the development of innovative radiation measurement and dosimetry methods for radiotherapy, radiology and nuclear medicine.

Research also includes radiobiology, biodosimetry and the development of advanced materials such as lead-free nanocomposites for radiation shielding and materials for radiation detectors. These projects are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborations with healthcare institutions, providing access to advanced imaging and therapeutic technologies such as linear accelerators, CT, MRI, PET and gamma cameras, enabling students to contribute to cutting-edge advances in medical physics and healthcare innovation.

Why should I choose to study the Medical Physics at KTU?

KTU offers a world-class Medical Physics programme that combines real-world healthcare and technological applications with a solid academic foundation. Integrating physics, engineering and medicine, the programme emphasises interdisciplinary learning and is in line with international standards.

KTU students are prepared for a range of positions in radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine through access to innovative laboratories and collaborations with leading hospitals. In addition, the curriculum is designed to meet EU professional standards, ensuring that graduates are prepared for both national and international employment prospects.