Physics Health Physics - Idaho State University

Physics Health Physics from Idaho State University is a Campus Master Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Department of Physics additionally offers the M.S. option in Health Physics. Health physics , an applied science , is concerned with the protection of humans and their environment from the possible harmful effects of radiation while providing for its beneficial uses. It is a multi-disciplined profession that incorporates aspects of both the physical and biological sciences. M.S. students completing this degree program receive a Master of Science degree in Physics with Emphasis in Health Physics indicated on their transcripts. Students may enter the M.S. program in Health Physics from several undergraduate majors including health physics , physics, chemistry, biology, and other science or engineering majors. Additional course work to correct deficiencies may be necessary. The minimum admission requirements are admission to the Graduate School and a baccalaureate degree in a physical or biological science or engineering. The basic program requirements are 33 credits, of which 15 credits must be at the 600-course level. Six of the eighteen required credits may be thesis. The normal core program is listed below. Students who are prepared with some education and experience in health physics will likely not need all of the elective health physics courses. Therefore, the student's program will be determined in consultation with the student's advisor and committee and can include electives to meet their needs. An oral examination in defense of the thesis is required for the thesis option. In the Ph.D. program, a non-thesis option is available to students who do not pass the qualifying exam. View more details on Idaho State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.