Radiation Health Physics MS/MHP Example Plan

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

     

  • It is noted that not all courses shown below are offered every year.
  • 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 & Regulations2
NSE 516 Radiochemistry or RHP Radiochemical Analytical Methods 4
NSE 531 Radiophysics3
NSE 535 Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry4
NSE 536 Advanced Radiation Detection4
NSE 582 Applied Radiation Safety4
NSE 583 Radiation Biology3
NSE 588 Radioecology3
NSE 590 Internal Dosimetry3
NSE 507 Seminar (three terms maximum)3 (1 each)
Major Core Total33
Other Requirements / Electives 
NSE 503 Thesis (MS students only)6
500 or 600 level courses (electives) as approved by major professorvaries
Other Requirements / Electives Totalvaries
Total Required Credits for the Degree45

NOTE: Term offerings may be subject to change. Consult the graduate catalog each term.