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Master of Health Physics with Concentration in Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response(STEM)

Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 32,040/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 8,565 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

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Master of Health Physics with Concentration in Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response(STEM)

Program Overview

This professional master’s degree program delves into the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as a highly trained health physics professional. Key skills to be accrued include applying radiation protection principles, implementing radiation protection programs, assessing radiation exposure and health risks, monitoring radiological release and environmental radiation, designing radiation controls and measurement devices, and developing radiation protection measures for regulatory compliance.

The degree is ideal for working professionals as all coursework, with the exception of a week-long instrumentation course and an optional radiochemistry lab course, can be taken online. The program also focuses on developing skills needed to succeed as a professional, such as project management, public speaking, and team leadership. Specializations include Radiochemistry and Radiological Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Note: This program requires a few days of onsite lab work.

Program Overview

For more than 25 years Illinois Tech has graduated leaders in the health physics field. Gain critical skills in radiation safety, control, and containment as well as communications and team leadership to become a highly successful health physics professional

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,040 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a in physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering.
Applicants must have completed coursework in calculus, or a calculus-based physics sequence. A course in modern physics, especially some basic quantum mechanics, is recommended.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Health physicists are employed in the following sectors: healthcare, nuclear energy, higher education, government, and the military. Job titles include:

Radiation Safety Officer
Medical Health Physicist
Health and Safety Specialist
Nuclear Licensing Specialist
Environmental Health Physicist
Nuclear Regulator
Dosimetrist

Scholarships

Illinois Tech has several of its own competitive scholarship programs that are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All domestic undergraduate first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships that cover a generous portion of expenses such as tuition. Graduate students in select degree programs also may be considered for additional special scholarships, beyond any fellowships that they may receive.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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