BSc in Radiological Health Sciences - Health Physics in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University

This program focuses on enhancing biomedical, health, and scientific applications of radiation while safeguarding people, communities, and ecosystems from potential hazards. It also covers medical uses of radiation for disease diagnosis and treatment.

Students in this program can pursue outstanding internships in healthcare settings and industrial environments. The School of Health Sciences features an on-campus 3T MRI facility where undergraduates can participate in medical imaging research projects.

Radiological Health Sciences (RADH) graduates master scientific and engineering principles for radiation's safe and efficient utilization. Alongside core Health Sciences and Physics coursework, students may take up to 6 specialized courses in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Pharmacy, building comprehensive expertise. The program highly recommends internships across diverse sectors including industrial applications (measurement technology and nuclear power), research (radiopharmaceutical safety), medical fields (diagnostics and treatments), and government agencies.

Pre-Medical Physics Specialization
Aspiring medical imaging specialists, future radiologists, or students aiming for the accelerated five-year M.S. in Medical Physics (therapeutic or diagnostic focus) should explore the pre-medical physics track. Medical Physics applies radiation physics principles in clinical, hospital, academic, or private practice settings, encompassing diagnostic radiology, medical health physics, nuclear medicine physics, and radiation therapy physics. Certified medical physicists require graduate degrees from accredited programs like Purdue's CAMPEP-approved curriculum, which boasts strong graduate employment and residency placement rates. Note: Medical physicists differ from radiation technologists - healthcare professionals who conduct imaging procedures and deliver radiation treatments, typically holding two-year or four-year degrees in their field.