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Overview

The Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College offers Post graduate program in Medical Physics since 2012, in collaboration with Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH). The Medical Physics Program has been approved by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Body (AERB), Mumbai and affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Medical Physics is the application of physics to medicine. It uses physics concepts and procedures in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases like cancer. Medical Physics plays a vital role in medicine, biological and medical research, and in the optimization of certain health related activities. Medical Physics includes areas such as Diagnostic Radiology Physics, Nuclear Medicine Physics, Radiotherapy Physics and Radiation Protection.

The aim of the Medical Physics program is to prepare students to become clinical medical physicists in radiotherapy or imaging physics, or to pursue careers in research and teaching in medical physics, resident physicians, and radiology and radiation therapy technology students. The scope of duties of medical physicists covers a wide array of activities in modern hospitals where radiation technology is used. As part of a team of health professionals, medical physicists play a significant role in assuring the safe and effective use of radiation in medicine.

The Medical Physics program consists of Lectures, Laboratory Sessions, Conferences, Industrial Visits, Clinical Observation and Training, and a 45-day Research Project at well equipped cancer hospitals across India. The program's comprehensive syllabus covers various topics, including Radiation Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Radiological Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Dosimetry, Radiation Biology, and Radiation Safety.

Courses

Duration

2 Years (Academic) + 1Year Internship (Clinical)

Commencement

July

Intake

10

Eligibility

B.Sc. in Physics with ancillary Maths with a minimum aggregate of 60% and above from a recognized university

Vision

To achieve leadership in Medical Physics at the International level and actively participating in the community institutions.

Mission

To offer an efficient environment that empowers learning in intellectual development; imparts quality education and hands-on training programmes for Medical Physics students to enhance their efficiency and to produce professionals as Medical Physicists, Academicians or Junior Research Investigators.

Department Activites (2025-26)

Guest Lecture/Invited Lecture

S.No Date Name and Designation of the Resource Person Topic
1 21-Aug-25 Mr. S. Giridharan
Chief Medical Physicist cum RSO Clear Medi Radiant Hospital, Mysore		 Evolving Standards in Brachytherapy Dosimetry

Seminar / Workshop Conferences organized

S.No Date Nature of the Event Title of the Event Name & Designation of the Speakers
1 22-Sep-25 to 23-Sep-25 ISRP Sponsored Two Days National Workshop Radiological Aspects of Medical Physics Dr. B. Venkatraman
Senior Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute and DAE Homi Sethna Chair

Dr. D. Ponraju
Former Director, SQ & RM Group Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam

Dr. Mary N. Mohankumar
Ex. Scientific Officer & Officer In-Charge Bio Dosimetry lab, SQ & RM Group Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam

Mr. H. Rajagopalan
Ex. Scientific Officer & Officer In-Charge Health Physics Unit, Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam

Mr. S. L. Asanali
Scientific Officer-F & Officer In-Charge Health Physics Lab, BARC, Kalpakkam

Mr. S. Balasundar
Former Radiation Safety Officer Regional Calibration Facility, SQ & RM Group Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam

Dr. K. Kanakavel
National Manager cum Senior Medical Physicist PTW Dosimetry India Pvt Ltd., Chennai

Faculty Professional Development Programme

S.No Date Title Resource Person
1 12-Sep-25 Clinical Applications of Ultra Low Dose Radiotherapy Mrs. K. Indhumathi
Assistant Professor Department of Medical Physics

Alumni Interaction

S.No Date Title Alumni
1 02-Sep-25 Bridging Theory and Practice: Shaping Careers in Medical Physics Ms. Sherin J Maxwell
Senior Medical Physicist HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali, Mumbai
2 19-Aug-25 Setting Career Goals in Medical Physics Mr. R. Isaivaannan
Medical Physicist Balaji Info Lube, State Cancer Institute, Jaipur

Co-curricular Activities

S.No Date Name of the Event
1 22-Aug-25 to 23-Aug-25 Visiting Faculty Lecture on “X-Ray Generators and Its Medical Applications”
2 18-Aug-25 to 20-Aug-25 Field Training at Department of Nuclear Medicine at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital

Industrial Visit / Field Visit

S.No Date Title Place
1 26-Sep-25 Industrial Visit Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vanagaram, Chennai
2 20-Aug-25 Field Visit Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore

Other Activities

S.No Date Title Resource Person
1 05-Jun-25 to 06-Jun-25 & 09-Jun-25 FDP on Nuclear Medicine Practices for Medical Physicists Dr.K.K.Kamleshwaran
Head , Department of Nuclear Medicine KMCH

Mr. E.R. Radhakrishnan
Chief Technologist & RSO II Department of Nuclear Medicine KMCH

Mr. F.R. Kingsley
Senior Technologist Department of Nuclear Medicine KMCH
 

Archive (2015-2025)

 
 

Faculty Details

01. Assistant Professor and Head
Sivakumar
Mr. D. Sivakumar
M.Sc., (Ph.D.)

sivakumard@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6.7 Years | Industry: 1 Year

Specialization

Radiation Dosimetry

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02. Assistant Professor
Indhumathi
Mrs. K. Indhumathi
M.Sc., (Ph.D.)

indhumathik@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 5.5 Years | Industry: 2 Years

Specialization

Radiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Safety

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03. Assistant Professor
Daisy
Mrs.Daisy G
M.Sc.

daisy.g@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 9.5 Years | Industry: 5 Years

Specialization

Radiotherapy Treatment Planning, Brachytherapy

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04. Professor - Visiting Faculty
Antovaz
Mr.S. Anto Vaz
M.Sc., RSO

 

Experience

Teaching: 17 Years

Specialization

Commissioning, Treatment Planning, Quality Assurance

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05. Professor - Visiting Faculty
Staff of Medical Physics in Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College
Mr.E.R. Radha Krishnan

Experience

Teaching: 35 Years

Specialization

Diagnostic, Low & High Dose 131-I Therapy

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06. Professor - Visiting Faculty
Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College staff of Medical Physics
Dr. R. Subramaniam
MD (INTERNAL MEDICINE), MRCP (UK)., FRCR (UK)

Experience

Teaching: 23 Years

Specialization

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

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M.Sc. Medical Physics

Programme educational objectives

The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their Post Graduation:

  • The aim of this programme is designed to enable a student to optimize their learning and their knowledge by implementing in medicine and biology in order to improve health care.
  • To develop new methods & techniques for the radiology and imaging and radiotherapy related science.
  • To plan radiotherapy treatment methods, delivery, verification and execution.
  • To develop radiation dosimetry and ensure radiological safety of healthcare workers, patients and public.
  • At the end of the programme, students will have an in-depth knowledge in the field of Medical Physics and related sciences.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of programme the following are the expected outcomes.

PO Number PO Statement
P01 To impart the quality of Medical Physics program, which focuses on the clinical application of radiation sciences in medicine. Students are trained to play a central role in developing, planning and implementing patient treatment programs.
P02 To apply Medical Physics theories, methods and tools related to measurement of radiation dose (relative and absolute), verification of output from radiation producing machines, patient-specific treatment plans development, approval, and verification.
P03 To provide hands-on clinical education and to prepare the graduate for the AERB board certification examination and a professional career in radiation therapy.
P04 To develop treatment plans that provides adequate target coverage while sparing normal and critical tissues.
P05 To demonstrate an awareness of the complexity of knowledge in Medical Physics as well as receptiveness to alternative interpretations, new knowledge, and alternative approaches to problem solving.

Department Achievements (2025-26)

Staff Recognitions

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Name of the Recognition Organization / Institution
1 01-Oct-25 to 29-Dec-25 Mr. D. Sivakumar International internship ( Stort term Research) National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan

Staff Participation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution

1.

26-Sep-25 to

27-Sep-25

Mr. D. Sivakumar

28th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Physicists in India (TN –PY) chapter

Association of Medical Physicist in India- TN & PY

2.

26-Sep-25 to

27-Sep-25

Mrs. K. Indhumathi

28th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Physicists in India (TN –PY) chapter

Association of Medical Physicist in India- TN & PY

3.

02-Aug-25

Mr. D. Sivakumar

Workshop on “Bridging Medical Physics and Practice: Clinical Radiotherapy Dosimetry”

PSG Institute of Oncology, PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore.

4.

17-Jul-25

Mrs. K. Indhumathi

FDP on “ Ethical Use of AI Tools in Research and Development”

Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti

5.

28-May-25 to 04-Jun-25

Mrs. K. Indhumathi

Webinar on “Artificial Intelligence and Python Programming for Medical Physicists”

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

6.

05-Apr-25 to 07-Jun-25

Mrs. K. Indhumathi

Webinar on “ Master Classes in Medical Physics-2025”

AIMS, Guwahati in Association with North-East Association of Radiation Oncologists of India.

Staff Publication

S.No Name of the Faculty Title Journal Name ISSN / ISBN No. / Date of publishing / Vol. No. Impact Factor SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus
1 Mrs. K. Indhumathi Emerging strategies and multifunctional applications of nanomaterials in modern nanomedicine Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices Volume No.28 , Published on 02-Sep-25 2.45 Scopus

Students Participation

S.No Date Name of the Students Event Organization / Institution Prizes won
1 26-Sep-25 to 27-Sep-25 Ms. Dhivya M Quiz Competition 28th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Physicists in India (TN –PY) chapter I Prize

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