Radiation Health Physics MS/MHP Example Plan

a.    At a minimum, the student's program shall contain the courses below (or be able to show equivalency);

b.    It is noted that not all courses shown below are offered every year.

c.    The remainder of the student's major program can be a compilation of any other 500 or 600 level classes as APPROVED by the major professor. Note that at least 24 credits must be graded graduate level NE or RHP courses. 

Radiation Health Physics MS/MHP Example Plan

Major Core Courses

Number of

Credits

NSE 515 Nuclear Rules & Regulations

2

NSE 516 Radiochemistry or RHP Radiochemical Analytical Methods 

4

NSE 531 Radiophysics

3

NSE 535 Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry

4

NSE 536 Advanced Radiation Detection

4

NSE 582 Applied Radiation Safety

4

NSE 583 Radiation Biology

3

NSE 588 Radioecology

3

NSE 590 Internal Dosimetry

3

NSE 507 Seminar (three terms maximum)

3 (1 each)

Major Core Total

33

Other Requirements / Electives

 

NSE 503 Thesis (MS students only)

6

500 or 600 level courses (electives) as approved by major professor

varies

Other Requirements / Electives Total

varies

Total Required Credits for the Degree

45

 

NOTE: Term offerings may be subject to change. Consult the graduate catalog each term. Also be advised that all Ecampus students will be required to visit the Corvallis campus at least once, possibly twice (for a week-long course and for your final oral examination), prior to attaining your degree.  International students: It is your responsibility to obtain a visa to come to Corvallis during that time.