Physics: Medical Optics

Education facts

Code: FYST59

<p>The aim of the course is to convey deep understanding of how light interacts with strongly scattering media with focus on medical diagnostics and therapy. The course is arranged around a project with an open problem setting.</p> <p>The course is given by the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) and follows the LTH study period and examination schedule.</p>

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, 135 credits of natural science studies, including 90 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, is required, alternatively a bachelor in physics. In both cases, knowledge equivalent to FYSA13, Physics: Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, 7.5 credits, FYSB22, Physics: Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits and FYSB24 Physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics, 7.5 credits, are required. English 6/B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Medical Optics

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %