*Preferred prerequisite courses include calculus-based general physics I and II or algebra-based general physics I and II and calculus.
The example curriculum below is subject to change. Visit the Graduate Catalog to see the current curriculum and course descriptions.
Please contact our department's admissions team with any questions.
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First Year - Fall Term
Plans I (Thesis) and II (Non-Thesis)
- MHP 602 - Radiation Physics (3 hours)
- MHP 651 - Advanced Radiation Biology (3 hours)
- MHP 650 - Research Methods (3 hours)
- CDS 505 - Professional Development (1 hour)
Total Credit Hours: 10
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First Year - Spring Term
Plans I (Thesis) and II (Non-Thesis)
- MHP 610 - Radiation Detection & Measurement with Lab (4 hours)
- MHP 620 - Principles of Dosimetry (3 hours)
- MHP 653 - Research Methodology & Publication Analysis (2 hours)
- MHP 645 - Radiation Shielding & Protection (3 hours)
- MHP 654 - Laser Safety & Protection or Elective (3 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 15
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First Year - Summer Term
Plan I (Thesis)
- MHP 657 - Monte Carlo Techniques for Health Physicists or Elective (1 hour)
- MHP 699 - Thesis Research (6 hours)
- MHP 691/692 - Supervised Practice (6 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 13
Plan II (Non-Thesis)
- MHP 657 - Monte Carlo Techniques for Health Physicists or Elective (1 hour)
- MHP 698 - Non-Thesis Research (6 hours)
- MHP 691/692 - Supervised Practice (6 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 13
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Second Year - Fall Term
Plans I (Thesis) and II (Non-Thesis)
- MHP 655 - Contemporary Health Physics (3 hours)
- MHP 611 - Physics of Diagnostic Imaging or Elective (3 hours)
- MHP 691/692 - Supervised Practice (6 hours)
- MHP 671 – Environmental Health Physics or Elective (3 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 15