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About the Program

The field of Health Physics is devoted to the protection of humans from the adverse health effects associated with exposure to radiation – ionizing or non-ionizing. The Georgetown University Health Physics program is designed to equip students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to become competent health physicists. Students will gain valuable experience in various areas associated with health physics, such as basic radiation physics, radiation detection, radiation dosimetry, radiation & chemical cancer risk assessment, environmental radiation protection, and radiation biology. The program has two concentrations: Health Physics and Nuclear Nonproliferation.

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Degrees Offered

  • M.S.
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Admissions Requirements

For general graduate admissions requirements, visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page. Review the program’s website for additional information on program application requirements.

Application Materials required:

  • Application Form
  • Non-refundable Application Fee
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.
  • Resume/CV
  • GRE (not required)
  • TOEFL/IELTS  (if applicable)
    • TOEFL = 80 minimum
    • IELTS = 7.0 minimum

 

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Application Deadlines

  • Spring: November 1
  • Fall: July 1
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Degree Requirements

  • Twenty-six semester credits of course work
  • A written comprehensive examination
  • Completion of a thesis
  • A grade point average of 3.0 or higher for all course work
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