Master of Science in Health Physics

Master of Science in Health Physics, MS in Health Physics, Health Physicist

The Master of Science in Health Physics develops skills and competencies which allows you to enter or enhance a career as a Health Physicist. The Health Physicist is responsible for the radiation safety aspects of industrial, nuclear, or regulatory agencies.  The occupation relates to safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and keeping the levels of these radiations as low as reasonably achievable.  The professionals working in this field can have careers spanning from health physicists in environmental protection agencies, to regulators for hazardous waste handling, to radiation safety officers in nuclear reactors.  The Health Physics program is designed to help students develop skills, competencies, and aptitude to enter or enhance a career in Health Physics. Click here to request program information.

Student Learning Outcomes
  • Broad, fundamental technical knowledge of health physics (health, environmental, nuclear)
  • Broad, fundamental technical knowledge of radiation safety
  • Broad, fundamental knowledge on the NRC guidelines and regulations
  • Broad, fundamental knowledge of hazardous waste handling
  • Broad, fundamental knowledge of advanced instrumentation
  • Written and verbal communication skills on health physics issues
  • Professional judgement and capacity to think critically in a clinical setting or emergency
  • Practical experience in problem solving and emergencies in the radiological and nuclear disciplines
  • Ability to work independently or in a group
These student learning outcomes directly align with the program goals/objectives:
  • Students will demonstrate clinical skills needed to serve as an entry level medical physicist or resident
  • Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of foundational knowledge for certification of medical physics if so desired to pursue
  • The program will meet the needs of its students to prepare the students for furthering education, teaching opportunities, research in the field, and serving clinically.

Evening courses, weekend courses, and remote learning processes will be offered to allow the working professionals the opportunity to succeed in furthering their professional development.

Master of Science in Health Physics Program Requirements

✓ Program Application Requirements
✓ Letters of references
✓ Official transcripts from all higher education institutions
✓ Personal statement letter
✓ Copies of TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
✓ On line application and $35.00 application fee, click here to apply.

Master of Science in Health Physics Program Admission Requirements

✓ Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent
✓ A GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned. A 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
✓ If applicant’s first language, or language of instruction, is not English, English proficiency examination scores are required. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores are 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score required is 6.5. The PTE Academic minimum score required is 53.
✓ Interview with JPU representative