Dr. Thomas Budinger

Professor

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Biography

Thomas F. Budinger is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, and has made significant contributions to the field of medical physics and biomedical imaging. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Regis College in 1954, a Master of Science degree in Physical Oceanography from the University of Washington in 1957, and an MD from the University of Colorado in Denver in 1964. He completed his Ph.D. in Medical Physics at UC Berkeley in 1971. His research interests include biomedical imaging instrumentation, image analysis, biomonitoring, magnetic resonance imaging, and emission tomography. An elected member of the National Academy of Engineering since 1996, he has been recognized for his pioneering work in nuclear medicine imaging techniques. Throughout his career, Budinger has served in various capacities, including Department Head of Nuclear Medicine & Functional Imaging at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is also noted for his innovative patents and influential publications in the medical imaging field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.