PhD in Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology
18 monthsProgramme duration
Feb, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Graduate Program in Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology (FAMB) is a unique program in the Brazilian scenario given its exclusive dedication to the application of Physics methods to Medicine and Biology. The origin of this interdisciplinary tradition dates back to its genesis in the mid-1990s and, in turn, was born from the pioneering characteristics of today’s Department of Physics (DF) of the Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto (FFCLRP), University of São Paulo (USP).
The pioneering attitude of the FFCLRP faculty members led, in the late 1970s, to a reformulation in the Physics sector, which culminated in the hiring of several professors with experience of working at the Physics/Medicine/Biology interface. It should be emphasized that by this time the USP campus in Ribeirão Preto had a long tradition in Biomedical Sciences research and teaching, where research groups with outstanding production and courses in the field were already established. This was the ideal scenario to establish innovative initiatives such as the incipient participation of physicists in medical projects. Therefore, at the same time, efforts were made to start projects related to the Medical Physics area.
The structure of the University Hospital and the Instrumentation, Dosimetry, and Radioprotection Center (CIDRA) were the foundations to approve in August 1986, after a two-year study, the Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology program at the Master level. In 1995, the course was extended to the doctorate level. It is noteworthy that the FAMB Graduate was a pioneer in this specialty in Latin America, creating a unique niche for professional activity and that remains at the forefront of knowledge until the present day.
After these 20 years since the creation of the doctoral level course, the FAMB program is, despite being consolidated, constantly evolving and improving in order to maintain the levels of excellence achieved and with a strong regional, national and international insertion.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Graduate Program in Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology (FAMB) is a unique program in the Brazilian scenario given its exclusive dedication to the application of Physics methods to Medicine and Biology. The origin of this interdisciplinary tradition dates back to its genesis in the mid-1990s and, in turn, was born from the pioneering characteristics of today’s Department of Physics (DF) of the Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto (FFCLRP), University of São Paulo (USP).
The pioneering attitude of the FFCLRP faculty members led, in the late 1970s, to a reformulation in the Physics sector, which culminated in the hiring of several professors with experience of working at the Physics/Medicine/Biology interface. It should be emphasized that by this time the USP campus in Ribeirão Preto had a long tradition in Biomedical Sciences research and teaching, where research groups with outstanding production and courses in the field were already established. This was the ideal scenario to establish innovative initiatives such as the incipient participation of physicists in medical projects. Therefore, at the same time, efforts were made to start projects related to the Medical Physics area.
The structure of the University Hospital and the Instrumentation, Dosimetry, and Radioprotection Center (CIDRA) were the foundations to approve in August 1986, after a two-year study, the Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology program at the Master level. In 1995, the course was extended to the doctorate level. It is noteworthy that the FAMB Graduate was a pioneer in this specialty in Latin America, creating a unique niche for professional activity and that remains at the forefront of knowledge until the present day.
After these 20 years since the creation of the doctoral level course, the FAMB program is, despite being consolidated, constantly evolving and improving in order to maintain the levels of excellence achieved and with a strong regional, national and international insertion.
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