
The Physics (B.S.)/Health Physics (M.A.S.) is a Bachelor degree offered by Illinois Institute of Technology at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.
About Physics (B.S.)/Health Physics (M.A.S.)
This program is designed for career seekers in the government, industry, the military, and environmental and health-related fields where radiation protection and planning are critical.
The unique opportunity to take classes online, as well as on campus, sets Illinois Tech apart from other health physics programs. Illinois Tech is one of only a handful of universities that offer this accelerated masters opportunity, which can be completed in as few as five years. Illinois Tech faculty also have professional connections that can lead you to a health physics internship.
The health physics program includes two specializations. Radiological Security and Emergency Response addresses qualifications for the Department of Homeland Securitys Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Program. Radiochemistry prepares for careers in nuclear medicine, homeland security, and environmental protection.
Program requirements build your professional skills in management, team leadership, and communications, not only excelling your ability to work in teams, but also enabling you to be a leader who can solve real-world problems.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Physics (B.S.)/Health Physics (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
Students applying to the Accelerated Master's Program must have completed at least 60 credit hours of applicable undergraduate study and at least one full semester, or 12 credit hours, at the university.
Students must be at least one full-time semester, or 12 credit hours, away from undergraduate degree completion in order to apply.
Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. Please consult individual departments for specific minimum GPA requirements.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Physics (B.S.)/Health Physics (M.A.S.)
Health physicists find work in many industries including health care, energy, education, and the military.
- Environmental health physicist
- Reactor health physicist
- Radiation regulator
- Radiation therapist
- Radiation safety officer
Tuition and Fee Information for Physics (B.S.)/Health Physics (M.A.S.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago