Ph.D. in Radiological Health Sciences

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University explores the effects of radiation on humans, society, and the environment. Through a comprehensive curriculum in radiation biology, health physics, and radioecology, the program develops independent scientists for careers in academia, industry, and government, with a focus on cancer research and the use of ionizing radiation in medicine.

Program Outline

The program aims to develop independent scientists and prepare them for careers in industry, government, and academia.

Outline:

The program requires a minimum of 72 credits and includes a core curriculum providing a comprehensive background in radiation and radiological sciences. The core curriculum is enhanced by elective offerings in the department.

Course Schedule:

The program includes the following courses:

• ERHS 550 Principles of Radiation Biology (15 credits)
• ERHS 751 Advanced Radiation Biology I (3 credits)
• ERHS 770 Radiation/Cancer Biology-Comparative Oncology (24 credits)
• STAR 512 Design and Data Analysis for Researchers II (4 credits)
• ERHS 799 Dissertation (12-18 credits)
• Select one of the following courses:
• ERHS 530 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry I (3 credits)
• ERHS 712 Physics of Diagnostic Imaging (3 credits)
• ERHS 714 Radiation Therapy Physics (3 credits)
• Electives (500-level or above) (3-37 credits)

Modules:

The program is structured around the following areas of emphasis:

• Cancer research and the role of ionizing radiation in inducing, diagnosing, and treating cancer
• Radiation biology
• Health physics
• Radioecology and radiochemistry

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in:

• Industry
• Government
• Academia