Overview

The Environmental Health Physics sub-plan offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Medical Physics sub-plan in radiation therapy physics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programmes (CAMPEP).

Learning Objectives

Environmental Health Physics Sub-plan

The learning objectives are equivalent to ABET's programme Educational Objectives.

Graduates of the Environmental Health Physics sub-plan:

Demonstrate competency in applying the theoretical and problem solving aspects of health physics and related disciplines.

Demonstrate competency in the practical applications of health physics.

Effectively communicate technical information in both oral and written form.

Are competent in research methods and are able to critically review research with the intent of applying findings to their practice.

Are prepared to pursue a lifetime of self-directed learning and professional development.

Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner.

Medical Physics Sub-plan

Graduates of the Medical Physics sub-plan:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles associated with the clinical use of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiations.

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the operation of radiation producing and detecting devices commonly used in therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Have an understanding of the basic computational principles associated with therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Have the clinical experience required for a complete understanding of the wide-ranging clinical duties of therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists.

Demonstrate an understanding of clinical medical physics research.

Be capable of effectively communicating technical information in both oral and written form.

Be prepared to pursue a lifetime of self-directed learning and professional development.

Career Possibilities

Health physicists work in a variety of disciplines, including:

Research

Industry

Education

Environmental protection

Enforcement of government regulations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiation Detection

Radiation Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory

Applied Nuclear Physics

Radiation Interactions and Transport

Radiation Dosimetry

Radiation Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Physics Health Sciences View 406 other Masters in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in health physics, one of the basic sciences, or in a closely related scientific or engineering field. Applicants holding a degree in a non-related field may be given special consideration if they have completed all prerequisite course work.

Three letters of recommendation from former instructors or employers that speak to the applicant's potential as a graduate student.

A statement of approximately 300 words indicating the student's professional goals and reason for seeking graduate education.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

8416 USD / year

≈ 8416 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

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Funding

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