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Radiation and Health Physics (B.S.)

Join a profession devoted to protecting people and their environment from potential radiation hazards, while making it possible to enjoy the beneficial uses of radiation in medicine, energy generation, industry, and research.聽

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A profession of protection

There are few radiation science graduates, and yet the demand for them is great!

The only undergraduate radiation and health physics program in PA!

In addition to basic education in physical science and other specialized courses, a radiation and health physics internship will provide you with a real-world experience beyond what you can learn in a classroom, along with career readiness and marketability. 

Career Fields

  • Industry
  • Medicine
  • Nuclear Power
  • Military
  • Environmental Protection
  • Enforcement of Government Regulations
  • Decontamination and Decommissioning
  • Education
  • Research

Why study radiation and health physics?

This latest information session previews 白小姐一肖一码三中三's radiation and health physics program, the application process, admission criteria, curriculum, career outlook, and program faculty.

Courses and Curriculum

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BL Degree Requirements*

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Licensure and Certification

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Careers

Career opportunities for this program exist in a variety of places including hospitals, universities, State and Federal agencies or institutions, national laboratories, research centers, consulting companies, industries, etc. Our graduates are highly sought-after and they are employed soon after graduation, if not before.

Potential Job Opportunities

  • Radiation Safety and Protection

Radiation and Health Physics Employers

Some of the interesting workplaces our alumni have been employed include: 

  • Geisinger Medical Center
  • Talen Energy Corporation
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania Department of Energy
  • Princeton University
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Michigan State University
  • The Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • University of South Florida
  • Defense Health Agency
  • Spectra Tech LLC
  • West Physics consulting company
  • Exelon Corporation
  • Landauer

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