Health Physics (M.A.S.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Power Your Career in Nuclear Security with Illinois Tech's M.A.S. in Health Physics. Professionals who have the skill set to work with nuclear materials, whether that’s at nuclear facilities that will power the next generation of technologies or in medical facilities, will be in demand. In Illinois Tech’s M.A.S. in Health Physics program, you’ll learn from experienced health physicists who will help you develop the technical skills to detect and measure radiation, the regulatory knowledge to navigate complex laws, and the leadership to guide teams in high-stakes environments-all on your schedule. Courses are fully online and created with your schedule in mind, and will prepare you to gain critical certification and to advance your career. Led by faculty with more than two decades of industry experience, you’ll gain technical expertise in nuclear security and a deep understanding of the health physicist profession in our M.A.S. in Health Physics program. Created with working professionals in mind, our master’s in health physics program can be completed in as little as one year. The program is made up of six terms (two in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the fall), allowing you to begin the program at a time that is best for you. And all required courses can be completed fully online, allowing you to secure critical industry certification on your schedule.

Lewis College of Science and Letters