Nancy L. Donaldson, PhD

Rockhurst University

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

 

Beginning in Fall 2009, Rockhurst University will be offering a Physics of Medicine Minor designed to deepen students’ understanding of physics principles and the applicability of those principles to the medical or allied health field.

 

The Physics of Medicine minor 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 take courses as electives or complete all four courses to obtain the minor. 

 

Physics of Medicine Website—click here

 

The advantages to students of this minor are:

1. Deeper understanding of physics principles and their applicability to a medical or allied 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 MINOR

Using Physics to understand the

movement of an arm!