MSc in Health Physics in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham

Radiation serves as an important resource in healthcare, though it carries potential hazards that require professionals like you to ensure patient safety. Our program educates you about radiation's advantages and risks while equipping you for a future as a health physicist.

Your journey begins with coursework in radiation biophysics, hazard assessment, environmental radioactivity, nuclear physics, radiobiology, and medical radiology. We then introduce you to quality patient care principles through specialized professional development electives. Following this, you'll gain hands-on experience through practical training in real-world settings. Collaborating with a faculty advisor, you'll undertake research projects aligned with your aspirations. Upon completion, you'll possess valuable training and experience applicable to careers in medical facilities, defense industries, academic institutions, or other related fields.