Health Physics (M.A.S.)
Protect people, safeguard the environment, and lead with confidence as a nuclear security professional with our master's in health physics.
Power Your Career in Nuclear Security with 桃子视频APP's M.A.S. in Health Physics
Professionals who have the skill set to work with nuclear materials, whether that鈥檚 at nuclear facilities that will power the next generation of technologies or in medical facilities, will be in demand. In 桃子视频APP鈥檚 M.A.S. in Health Physics program, you鈥檒l learn from experienced health physicists who will help you develop the technical skills to detect and measure radiation, the regulatory knowledge to navigate complex laws, and the leadership to guide teams in high-stakes environments鈥攁ll on your schedule. Courses are fully online and created with your schedule in mind, and will prepare you to gain critical certification and to advance your career.
Program Overview
Led by faculty with more than two decades of industry experience, you鈥檒l gain technical expertise in nuclear security and a deep understanding of the health physicist profession in our M.A.S. in Health Physics program. Created with working professionals in mind, our master鈥檚 in health physics program can be completed in as little as one year. The program is made up of six terms (two in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the fall), allowing you to begin the program at a time that is best for you. And all required courses can be completed fully online, allowing you to secure critical industry certification on your schedule.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for careers in roles such as:
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Medical Health Physicist
- Health and Safety Specialist
PHYS 550 Radiation Instrumentation Laboratory Understanding radiation begins with knowing how to detect and measure radioactive material. While being introduced to electronic tools ranging from rate meters and scalers to high-speed multi-channel analyzers, you鈥檒l learn in this course how health physics professionals in hospitals, research labs, and nuclear facilities gather accurate data鈥攊n conjunction with computer-based applications鈥攖o apply solutions to practical problems.
PHYS 573 Standards, Statutes, and Regulations Once you understand how to detect and measure radiation, it鈥檚 crucial to understand the rules and regulations that apply in the United States and internationally. By being able to navigate overlapping requirements, you鈥檒l understand the effect that regulatory agencies have upon the future of organizations, as well as the consequences of noncompliance.
PHYS 576 Radiation Dosimetry Fundamental to evaluating radiation hazards and risks to humans, this course explores how to quantify both external and internal radiation doses. This is a key bridge between understanding the science and implementing safety protocols in real-world contexts
You must complete the , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply.
A bachelor鈥檚 degree in physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering is required with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0. Please contact the Health Physics department with any questions.
Tuition and Fees
To learn more about the university鈥檚 general tuition and fees, visit the Student Accounting website.
Featured Faculty
David Scherer
Bryce Littlejohn
Andrew J. Howard
Samantha J. Says...
鈥淚 had a great experience working with the faculty. I feel as though I will have people to reach out to in the future if I ever have questions in my field or need something such as a recommendation. Meeting up with the faculty at the national (Health Physics Society) meetings every year also helped to make me and the other students feel comfortable. It creates a family like atmosphere that I think is unique to the 桃子视频APP health physics (program). Even the administration were crucial in making everyone feel accepted and like a family.鈥
Samantha Johnson (HP 鈥20)
Lexi Detweiler鈥檚 job is critical, to put mildly. At the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, she works on a team whose job it is to fuel the nuclear-powered United States Navy, to help maintain its nuclear stockpile, and to conduct nuclear non-proliferation work.
Lexi Detweiler (PHYS, ASPY, M.S. HP 鈥21)
Inspired by his passion for physics, Will Limestall is working to develop clean energy sources.
Will Limestall (PHYS, ASPY 鈥18, M.S. HP 鈥18, Ph.D. PHYS Candidate)
Get in Touch
To learn more about the program, please reach out to program director David Scherer at dscherer1@illinoistech.edu.