Nancy L. Donaldson, PhD

Rockhurst University

Our body is a fascinating machine in which every area of physics can be applied!

 

Rockhurst University offers a Physics of Medicine (POM) Program designed to deepen students’ understanding of physics principles and the applicability of those principles to the medical and health care field.

 

The Physics of Medicine Program curriculum provides excellent preparation for graduate study in Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, CSD, Pharmacy and research positions.  To suit your interests and career goals, you can choose to:

 

· Complete a Physics of Medicine Minor

· Complete a Medical Physics Major Track

· Take courses as electives

 

Physics of Medicine Website—click here

 

The advantages to students of the POM Program are:

1. Deeper understanding of physics principles and their applicability to a medical or health field career.

2. Stronger post-graduate application to competitive health field programs.

3. Undergraduate research opportunities – potential for capstone area or future graduate work.

4. Value to students of interdisciplinary study, allowing them to tie together coursework in science/math with professional goals.

PHYSICS OF MEDICINE  PROGRAM

Using Physics to understand the

movement of an arm!