Courses

The aim of the course is to provide students with practical experience in measurement, imaging and quality assurance technologies used in various areas of medical physics, and to enable them to apply these independently in clinical, research and development environments.

The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the physical operation of X-ray diagnostic systems, the principles and quality of imaging, the effects of radiation and dosimetric measurements, as well as the clinical applications of various diagnostic technologies.

The aim of the course is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the physical principles of radiation therapy, including image-guided treatment planning, the application of various radiation sources and techniques, dosimetric methods, as well as safety and quality assurance requirements.

The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the physics of nuclear medicine, with particular emphasis on diagnostic isotope applications, the physical principles of gamma camera-, SPECT- and PET-based imaging, the operation of imaging devices, and their associated dosimetric, image reconstruction and radiation protection aspects. The course also covers the methods and possibilities of isotope production for nuclear medicine applications.

The course aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the cellular and organism-level effects of ionising radiation, with particular emphasis on the responses of tumour and normal tissues, the cell cycle, DNA damage and repair mechanisms, and their therapeutic implications.

The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation protection regulations, measurement methods, standards and procedures related to medical applications, as well as personnel and patient protection. Particular emphasis is placed on radiation protection planning in clinical environments, dose measurements, risk assessment and the management of radiation-related incidents and accidents.

The course provides an introductory foundation for students with an engineering background. Functional anatomy offers medical physics students a functionally oriented presentation of the structure of the human body.

The course aims to familiarise students with the physical, mathematical and computational foundations of medical imaging, with particular emphasis on models of image formation and image processing, reconstruction methods, and standards governing the storage and transmission of digital medical images.

The primary objective of the course is to familiarise students with the operation of stock markets and exchanges, the institutions and indices available on the market, the basic theoretical background and main methods of equity analysis, and the main portfolio management strategies. During the semester, particular emphasis is placed on the methodology of fundamental equity analysis.

The course is designed for students who are currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, their studies in English at a Hungarian or international university. Its primary objective is to develop the language skills required for effective communication in higher education settings.

The course prepares students for workplace communication, focusing primarily on the development of oral communication skills while expanding their knowledge of effective communication, including the background of communication problems, successful communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies.

The aim of the course is to develop the linguistic and professional language competences needed for foreign language professional communication; both written and oral language skills of students are developed. Within the course, students become familiar with the language characteristics, lexical and syntactic features of professional language texts, and acquire the basic terminology of various technical fields.

The course supports students’ research activities in English. It develops academic writing skills and introduces the structural conventions of key academic genres, including theses, dissertations and scientific articles. Particular attention is paid to bibliography preparation, referencing practices and issues related to plagiarism.

The course is designed to develop the speaking skills of students at B2 level, with a particular focus on presentation skills through the use of English-language video presentations. It concentrates on oral communication relevant to university studies and future research careers, especially monologic speech. Students also explore rhetorical devices and persuasive communication techniques.

The aim of these courses is to enable students to conduct independent research in the field of their thesis topic under the supervision of a faculty advisor. During the courses, students practise the fundamental steps of scientific research, deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge, and prepare for the completion of their thesis. These courses play a key role in developing the research competencies of Medical Physics students and establishing the foundations of their thesis work.

The aim of these courses is to enable students to conduct independent research in the field of their thesis topic under the supervision of a faculty advisor. During the courses, students practise the fundamental steps of scientific research, deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge, and prepare for the completion of their thesis. These courses play a key role in developing the research competencies of Medical Physics students and establishing the foundations of their thesis work.

Within the framework of this course, students carry out research activities related to their thesis topic under the supervision of their academic advisor (supervisor) and develop their results into a form suitable for submission as a Master’s thesis.

The aim of the seminars is to develop students’ scientific literacy, presentation skills and knowledge of current and advanced topics in nuclear physics and its medical applications. Students independently study scientific literature, prepare presentations and actively participate in seminar discussions.

The aim of the seminars is to develop students’ scientific literacy, presentation skills and knowledge of current and advanced topics in nuclear physics and its medical applications. Students independently study scientific literature, prepare presentations and actively participate in seminar discussions.

The aim of the seminars is to develop students’ scientific literacy, presentation skills and knowledge of current and advanced topics in nuclear physics and its medical applications. Students independently study scientific literature, prepare presentations and actively participate in seminar discussions.

The aim of the seminars is to develop students’ scientific literacy, presentation skills and knowledge of current and advanced topics in nuclear physics and its medical applications. Students independently study scientific literature, prepare presentations and actively participate in seminar discussions.

The course provides an introductory understanding of human physiology for students with an engineering background. It introduces the physiological functioning of human organ systems, their regulatory mechanisms, and the most important physiological principles applied in clinical diagnostics and therapy.

The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the ethical aspects of medical research and clinical practice, and to familiarise them with the most important ethical regulations and guidelines.

The aim of the course is to provide Medical Physics students with a thorough theoretical understanding of the measurement techniques and instrumentation used in radiation therapy. The acquired knowledge enables students to interpret measurement data used in clinical dosimetry, propose measurement strategies, and provide scientifically sound support for quality assurance and radiation protection procedures.

The course aims to provide students with the physical and dosimetric foundations of brachytherapy, together with the theoretical and practical knowledge required for treatment planning and delivery, including modern three-dimensional treatment planning and quality assurance techniques. The course contributes directly to the development of clinical competencies required for the safe and effective application of radiation therapy.

The course aims to familiarise students with the principles, methods and requirements of quality assurance procedures used in radiation therapy, X-ray diagnostics and nuclear medicine, as well as with the national and international regulatory frameworks governing these areas. It plays a key role in ensuring that Medical Physics students are able to meet the safety, regulatory and quality requirements expected in clinical practice, all of which are essential for patient protection and effective healthcare delivery.

The course introduces students to the physical principles, technological background, treatment-planning methods and quality assurance aspects of advanced radiation therapy techniques. Topics include stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and total skin electron irradiation, with particular emphasis on dosimetric challenges and treatment planning considerations.

The course provides theoretical knowledge of the physical principles of ultrasound imaging, the operation of different imaging techniques, their technical and clinical applications, as well as relevant safety and biophysical considerations. It offers an important foundation for understanding ultrasound systems and for effective collaboration within clinical diagnostic teams.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, technological and radiochemical principles underlying the production and application of radionuclides used in medical diagnostics and therapy. It also covers the characteristics of modern isotopes used in molecular nuclear imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy.

The course aims to provide an understanding of the physical, chemical and biological mechanisms governing the transport of radioactive materials in the environment and in living organisms. Students become familiar with modelling techniques, environmental monitoring methods and their application in scenarios such as nuclear emergency response. The course also provides practical experience in the application and interpretation of transport models.

The course provides comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of radioactive waste types, sources, handling technologies and regulatory frameworks. Students gain insight into the physical, chemical and radiation protection aspects of radioactive waste management, with particular emphasis on waste generated in healthcare, research and industrial applications. Laboratory exercises introduce analytical and materials-testing methods relevant to safe waste disposal.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the physical and technical foundations of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), its mathematical models, and clinical applications. Particular emphasis is placed on modern pulse sequences, image artefacts, and safety considerations. The course serves as a foundation for enabling Medical Physics students to understand MRI systems not only from an operational perspective but also at the level of a physics expert, which is essential for clinical collaboration and quality assurance.

Building on the knowledge acquired in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Its Clinical Applications, this course introduces the mathematical and physical background of modern MRI techniques, common imaging artefacts encountered in practice, methods for their correction, and research-oriented applications of MRI. It prepares students for the expert interpretation and application of advanced MRI techniques that play an increasingly important role in clinical practice and research.

The course introduces students to computational methods used in particle transport physics, with particular emphasis on the estimation and modelling of problems in radiation protection, medical physics and reactor physics. Students gain practical experience with the widely used MicroShield and OpenMC software packages. The course establishes the foundations for applying computer-based radiation transport simulations in medical physics and radiation protection, including shielding design for imaging and therapeutic facilities.

The aim of the course is to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation methods and to prepare them to apply these techniques in various areas of medical physics, including medical imaging, radiation therapy and detector development. By introducing computational modelling and simulation-based thinking, the course strengthens students’ analytical and problem-solving skills, which are particularly important for the clinical integration of rapidly evolving technologies.

The course provides in-depth knowledge of the mathematical and physical methodology of Monte Carlo particle transport simulations, with particular emphasis on estimator techniques, variance-reduction methods and computational efficiency. The theoretical foundations and advanced applications of Monte Carlo solutions to the Boltzmann transport equation are discussed, including the analysis of critical systems and GPU-based simulation of imaging modalities such as PET and CT.

The course provides advanced knowledge of the physical properties of semiconductor materials, charge transport and optical phenomena, as well as the operating principles of modern electronic and optoelectronic devices. Special attention is given to nanoelectronic applications and emerging areas of semiconductor technology.

The course introduces the fundamental principles and practical applications of simulation techniques used to solve modern problems in physics, with particular emphasis on methods relevant to medical physics, including the computer modelling of statistical, quantum-mechanical and dynamical systems.

The course focuses on the theoretical models of light propagation and their application in different media, providing a physical understanding of optical phenomena. It also lays the foundations for medical and instrumentation-related applications of optical techniques and models, including imaging, diagnostic devices and optical measurements.

The course provides comprehensive theoretical knowledge of the industrial and biological applications of lasers. Students learn the operating principles of different laser technologies, laser–matter interactions, and the role of lasers in industrial processing, surface measurements, medical imaging, diagnostics and therapy.

The course introduces classical and modern methods of optical signal processing and data storage, with particular emphasis on coherent and incoherent image-processing techniques, optical computing methods and ultrashort laser pulse technologies, which are playing an increasingly important role in medical image processing and the development of diagnostic devices.

The course deepens students’ understanding of the operation and design of optical imaging systems and introduces the principles of optical design and performance evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on practical design tools and optical software, as well as manufacturing considerations relevant to the development and assessment of optical devices used in medical imaging. The course also contributes to a deeper understanding of the optical functioning of the human eye.

Introduction to basic optical concepts through the operating principles of optical instruments used in medical practice.

The course introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a particular focus on neural networks and their applications in data science. Special emphasis is placed on practical skills development through tasks involving image processing, natural language interpretation and time-series analysis.

The course presents the most important trends, manufacturing technologies and material-characterisation methods in nanotechnology and materials science through examples drawn from contemporary research and development.

The course introduces the fundamental methods of machine learning and enables students to apply them in practical tasks using the Python programming environment. Topics include data preparation and exploration, linear and logistic regression, decision trees, dimensionality reduction methods, clustering techniques, and artificial neural networks together with their training principles.

Advanced data processing methods such as machine learning, deep learning, noise filtering and segmentation are widely used in both industrial applications and research laboratories. Understanding the theory and application of these methods is essential for solving modern measurement tasks.

The course introduces the concepts of probability theory and statistical methods commonly used in engineering practice. Through parameter estimation, hypothesis testing and statistical inference, students learn how to extract and summarise information from datasets, identify significant effects and test relationships and hypotheses.

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the theoretical foundations and practical applications of research methodology. Following an overview of the history and basic concepts of scientific research, students examine topic selection, research design, research methods and modes of scientific reasoning. Particular emphasis is placed on literature review techniques, critical evaluation of scientific publications, and the use of bibliographic databases and reference-management software.

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The Medical Physics Fundamentals prerequisite course was created to give students arriving from different degree programmes the opportunity to make up any competences required for the medical physics programme that they may be missing. The required subject areas are: multivariable calculus, probability theory, data evaluation, programming, nuclear physics and radiation detection and measurement.

The aim of the professional training is to apply and consolidate the knowledge acquired during the theoretical and practical courses of the programme in a real professional environment, at a research or clinical institution.

The primary objective of the course is to introduce the fundamental mathematical tools used in the natural sciences and computer science, including basic concepts of linear algebra, numerical sequences and series, the calculus of single-variable functions, and the arithmetic of complex numbers, with particular emphasis on applications encountered in physics.

The course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of probability theory and to develop probabilistic thinking. Students learn methods for solving real-world problems, gain an understanding of the laws governing phenomena that can be modelled as random processes, and become familiar with common probability distributions arising in practical applications and their characteristics.

The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid mathematical and statistical foundation for the evaluation of measurement results. It introduces the most important concepts of probability theory, probability distributions, parameter estimation methods, and techniques for the analysis of measurement errors and uncertainties. Particular emphasis is placed on regression techniques, curve-fitting methods, and fundamental metrological concepts applicable to physical measurements.

The course aims to equip students with practical, skills-based knowledge of computer-aided problem solving and its fundamental tools, including elementary and composite data types, linear data structures, and memory management. A further objective is to enable students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills effectively throughout their subsequent studies.

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental physical principles governing the structure, properties and reactions of atomic nuclei. Topics include the types and laws of radioactive decay, the kinematic and dynamic characteristics of nuclear reactions, the process of nuclear fission, and the principles and most important instruments of nuclear measurement techniques. The acquired knowledge is essential for understanding nuclear technologies, radiation protection, medical physics and environmental radiation.

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the physical principles of nuclear radiation detection, the most commonly used detector types and their operating principles, as well as the most important applications of nuclear measurement technology.