Master of Health Physics
The Professional Master’s Degree in Health Physics offers three tracks designed for professionals working in energy, government, medicine, research, and industry. The program emphasizes the expertise of the instructors and the accrued knowledge of the profession. The curricula supplement technical depth in health physics with professional competencies in regulatory affairs, occupational health and safety, environmental analysis and assessment, complemented by common skills in project management, public communication, and leadership.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (21) | |
| PHYS 550 | Radiation Instrumentation Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 561 | Radiation Biophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 571 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 572 | Introduction to Health Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 573 | Standards, Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PHYS 575 | Case Studies in Health Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 576 | Radiation Dosimetry | 3 |
| Health Physics Electives | (4) | |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: 2 | 4 | |
| Environmental Health Physics | 2 | |
| Operational Health Physics | 2 | |
| Medical Health Physics | 2 | |
| Professional Electives | (6) | |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Statistical Models and Methods | 3 | |
| Project Management | 3 | |
| Public Engagement for Scientists | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
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PHYS 575 should be taken in the final semester of study.
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One substitution for the articulated health physics electives may be chosen from the following courses with adviser and departmental approval: PHYS 567, PHYS 568, PHYS 569, PHYS 580, or PHYS 582.
A comprehensive examination is required for the degree, but the requirement will be waived for students who have completed all health physics courses (a total of 25 credit hours) with a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above.
Master of Health Physics with Specialization in Radiochemistry
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (24) | |
| PHYS 550 | Radiation Instrumentation Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 561 | Radiation Biophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 571 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 573 | Standards, Statutes and Regulations | 3 |
| PHYS 575 | Case Studies in Health Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 580 | Introduction to Radiochemistry | 3 |
| PHYS 581 | Radiochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 582 | Applications of Radiochemistry | 3 |
| Health Physics Elective | (2-3) | |
| Select a minimum of one course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Environmental Health Physics | 2 | |
| Physical Methods of Characterization | 3 | |
or PHYS 539 | Physical Methods of Characterization | |
| Spectroscopic Methods II | 2 | |
| Professional Electives | (6) | |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Statistical Models and Methods | 3 | |
| Project Management | 3 | |
| Public Engagement for Scientists | 3 | |
Minimum degree credits required: 32
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PHYS 575 should be taken in the final semester of study.
Master of Health Physics with Specialization in Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (21) | |
| PHYS 550 | Radiation Instrumentation Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 567 | Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response | 3 |
| PHYS 568 | Radiation Source Security and Management | 3 |
| PHYS 569 | Seminars on Radiological Emergency Field Experience | 3 |
| PHYS 571 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 572 | Introduction to Health Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 575 | Case Studies in Health Physics 1 | 3 |
| Health Physics Electives | (5) | |
| Select a minimum of five credit hours from the following: 2 | 5 | |
| Environmental Health Physics | 2 | |
| Introduction to Radiochemistry | 3 | |
| Applications of Radiochemistry | 3 | |
| Professional Electives | (6) | |
| Select a minimum of six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Statistical Models and Methods | 3 | |
| Project Management | 3 | |
| Public Engagement for Scientists | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
