Radiological Health Science Undergraduate Major
AboutRadiological Health Science (RHS) is the field of study concerned with science and engineering practices that form the basis for the efficacious and safe use of radiation in industry, research and medicine. The B.S. degree in RHS with an emphasis in Health Physics (RADH track) prepares you for entry-level positions in industry, medical centers, government, and education, and for M.S. and Ph.D. studies in Health Physics and closely allied fields, such as Nuclear Engineering. The pre-Medical Physics (RHMP) track is designed to prepare students for entry into M.S. and Ph.D. programs in medical physics (diagnostic and therapeutic radiological physics) and related fields, such as radiation biology and the imaging sciences. A B.S. degree in RHS, even though covering some of the concepts, principals and applications, is not a degree in radiation therapy technology or x-ray technology. A minor in RHS is an excellent choice for pre-medicine students interested in specialty areas such as radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology. Additional information, salary information and a brochure about careers in Health Physics can be found here: http://www.hps.org/publicinformation/hpcareers.html. For additional information about careers in medical physics, see http://www.aapm.org/publicgeneral/. Scholarships
Plans of studyStudents that successfully complete the RADH Health Physics plan of study are eligible to apply for entry into the School of Health Science's accelerated (1 year) M.S. program in Health Physics or in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Health Science. Students completing the RADH plan of study are also well prepared to pursue a Ph.D. in Health Physics. Students that successfully complete the RHMP Pre-Medical Physics plan of study are eligible to apply for entry into the School of Health Science's accelerated (1 year) M.S. or a Ph.D. in Medical Physics. Students interested in the Medical Physics graduate program should read the Medical Physics program pages. Acceptance into the M.S. and Ph.D. graduate programs in Health Physics, Medical Physics and Nuclear Engineering is competitive. To be considered for the graduate programs, students must meet the admission criteria of the Graduate School and complete an online graduate school application. Accelerated M.S. Plans of Study
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