Overview

At Medical Health Physics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio students are also trained to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control the potential hazards of non-ionizing radiation including microwaves and laser-emitting equipment. In addition, students are prepared to teach courses in radiation physics and biology and to review research projects involving radiation work of various scientific disciplines.

Learning outcomes

The Medical Health Physics curriculum at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio provides an opportunity for students to acquire a core of fundamental knowledge through a synergistic program of formal courses, seminars, teaching opportunities and hand-on research experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Radiation Dosimetry

Physics of Diagnostic Imaging

Physics of Radiotherapy

Radiological Anatomy & Physiology

Principles of Health Physics

Statistics in Radiological Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences Medical Imaging View 1439 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants also must have undergraduate credit for the following courses: 1) Biology: Two semesters of general biology; 2) Chemistry:

Two semesters of general chemistry; 3) Mathematics: Through calculus and ordinary differential equations; 4) Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science (one semester). The admission process includes review of academic history as well as experience and goals of applicant.

Telephone and on-campus interviews are conducted for qualified applicants selected by the Admissions Committee.

Tuition Fee

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International

9746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4873 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

9746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4873 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

2186 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1093 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for San Antonio

972 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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