Programme overview
In a world where healthcare relies on advanced technologies and precise diagnostics, the application of physics plays a key role in patient care and safety. The Medical Physics master’s study programme at KTU helps you develop expertise in medical imaging, radiation therapy, and radiation protection used in clinical practice and healthcare technology. Students gain hands-on experience with medical equipment, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and join an international academic community through research and mobility opportunities. Graduates are prepared for a global career in medical physics, clinical research, and healthcare technology or continue their academic journey through doctoral studies in medical and physical sciences.
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Programme Structure
The Medical Physics study programme combines fundamental physics with clinical applications and research, equipping students with:
- problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific communication, and teamwork skills for clinical and interdisciplinary environments;
- advanced knowledge of medical imaging, radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, radiobiology, and radiation protection;
- experience using diagnostic imaging systems, radiotherapy equipment, and medical measurement tools;
- a mandatory clinical and research internship where students apply theoretical and practical knowledge in hospital or medical research settings.
Admission requirements
Funding opportunities
All international students automatically become candidates to receive the Scholarship for International Students, which is assigned for first-year Bachelor or Master students with strong academic records and motivation.
The residents of European Union countries and the global citizens of Lithuanian origin can apply for state-funded study places. This means that all the applicants, who fall into one of the aforementioned categories, will participate in the general admission’s competition for state-funded study places and get the chance to study free of charge, depending on their admission score.
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Campus life
The main KTU Campus is within walking distance from the city centre. In the campus, university sports halls and courts, dormitories, shops and recreational areas are all nearby. KTU boasts the active student community, with 6 art societies and over 20 students’ organisations. Our students can choose from 100 weekly sports classes, and join one of 20 sports teams. All of this is free of charge.
Over 40 thousand students study in Kaunas, and of these, around 10% are international students. Lush parks, lively squares, cosy cafes and buzzing cultural life make Kaunas attractive not only as a travel destination but also as a place to live.
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Autumn Intake Deadline
2026-06-01
