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Master of Health Physics - Programs of Study


Master of Health Physics Degree

The Master of Health Physics program is designed to be completed in two calendar years of study. Students may start the program either in August or January.

Students must successfully complete ("C" or higher) the 30 credit hours of courses listed below while maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 ("B" average).

Passing a comprehensive examination is required after the course sequence is completed. This requirement is waived if the student passes Part I or Part II of the American Board of Health Physics Certification Examination during the course of the program.

List of Courses (30 credit hours minimum)

Radiation Physics I Instrumentation for Health Physics
Radiation Physics II Radiation Biophysics
Internal Dosimetry Statistics
Therapeutic Medical Physics I Communication in the Workplace
Standards, Statutes and Regulations Case Studies in Health Physics
External Dosimetry or Therapeutic Medical Physics II
Business Principles or Industrial Leadership

Certificate Program in Radiological Physics

The certificate program is intended for students who wish to refresh their knowledge of specific subjects and for those who wish to take courses for Continuing Education Credit (CEC) from the American Academy of Health Physics.

Students must successfully complete ("C" or higher) at least 12 semester credit hours from the courses listed below while maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 ("B" average).

Radiation Physics I     3 Credits (12 CEC)
Radiation Physics II     3 Credits (12 CEC)
Standards, Statutes and Regulations     3 Credits (12 CEC)
Case Studies in Health Physics     2 Credits (8 CEC)
Internal Dosimetry     2 Credits (8 CEC)
External Dosimetry     2 Credits (8 CEC)
Therapeutic Medical Physics I     2 Credits
Therapeutic Medical Physics II     2 Credits
Radiation Biophysics     3 Credits (8 CEC)
Instrumentation for Health Physics     2 Credits (8 CEC)

For more information see our Frequently asked Questions or contact:

Allison Spittle, Program Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Technology
Telephone: 312.567.7974
Facsimile: 312.567.3494
e-mail: spittlea@iit.edu

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