About
The mission of the B.S. in Health Physics Program is to provide a high-quality undergraduate education experience for students in the field of radiation safety. The educational experience is accomplished through rigorous classroom instruction aided by computer and multi-media instruction, practical laboratory experiences, an introduction to the principles of research, and mentoring.
The products of this experience are entry-level professionals capable of critical thinking and problem solving, devoted to a lifetime of learning, committed to the ethical standards of their profession, and highly sought after by employers.
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Pre-Professional Track
Accreditation
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Learning Outcomes
- Graduates well grounded in science and math disciplines related to health physics.
- Graduates well grounded in the theoretical fundamentals of health physics.
- Graduates capable of assessing and solving problems related to health physics.
- Graduates will demonstrate competence with experimental equipment and techniques.
- Graduates will be effective communicators of technical information in both written and oral form.
- Graduates will be able to function within a team.
- Graduates will be able to participate in the research process and disseminate results.
- Graduates cognizant of the need for life-long learning and professional responsibility.
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to assess and solve problems in a professional setting.
- Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of health physics ethics and professional responsibility.
Career Possibilities
Health physicists work in a variety of disciplines, including:
- Research
- Industry
- Education
- Environmental protection
- Enforcement of government regulations
Although the health physicist usually concentrates in one of these disciplines, a professional health physicist typically performs duties in several areas.
Requirements
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Bachelor of Science in Health Physics
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Plans of Study
- 2023-24, 4 Year Plan198.16 KB
- 2022-23, 4 Year Plan569.62 KB
- 2021-22, 4 Year Plan569.63 KB
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Pre-Professional Track
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- 2023-24, 4 Year Plan189.5 KB
- 2022-23, 4 Year Plan571.03 KB
- 2021-22, 4 Year Plan570.97 KB
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Contacts
Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
The department of health physics and diagnostic sciences within the School of Integrated Health Sciences provides a high-quality educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of health physics; medical physics; comprehensive medical imaging; radiochemistry; and radiography.
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School of Integrated Health Sciences
With many degree offerings that are accredited by national organizations, the School of Integrated Health Sciences offers dynamic classroom instruction, laboratory/clinical practice, research, and mentoring. Our students develop skills that help them break into health-related fields and further their graduate or professional studies.