Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Medical Physics | Radiology | Radiation Therapy
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This online health physics program prepares working professionals for careers in healthcare, nuclear energy, and other sectors. It covers radiation safety, environmental health, and nuclear licensing, and includes specializations in radiochemistry and radiological security. The program emphasizes professional skills such as project management and public speaking, and requires a few days of onsite lab work.
Program Outline
Careers:
- Health physicists are employed in the following sectors: healthcare, nuclear energy, higher education, government, and the military.
- Job titles include:
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Medical Health Physicist
- Health and Safety Specialist
- Nuclear Licensing Specialist
- Environmental Health Physicist
- Nuclear Regulator
- Dosimetrist
Other:
- The program is ideal for working professionals as all coursework, with the exception of a week-long instrumentation course and an optional radiochemistry lab course, can be taken online.
- The program also focuses on developing skills needed to succeed as a professional, such as project management, public speaking, and team leadership.
- Specializations include Radiochemistry and Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response.
- Note: This program requires a few days of onsite lab work.
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