The Master of Science in Radiological Health Sciences focuses on cancer research and the role of ionizing radiation in inducing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of radiation exposure on health and of related fields, including radiation physics, radiation chemistry, radiation biology and statistics.
- Apply knowledge of radiation exposure for the purpose of diagnosis and cancer therapy.
- Formulate a hypothesis, design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data.
- Function with some independence in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Identify and solve problems associated with the effects of radiation exposure on health.
- Adhere to the standards of professional and ethical responsibility of the field.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERHS 550 | Principles of Radiation Biology 1 | 5 |
| ERHS 699 | Thesis | 3-6 |
| ERHS 770 | Radiation/Cancer Biology-Comparative Oncology 2 | 2 |
| STAR 511 | Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I | 4 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Radiological Physics and Dosimetry I | ||
| Physics of Diagnostic Imaging | ||
| Radiation Therapy Physics | ||
| Electives (500-level or above) 3 | 10-13 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
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Take in two semesters for a total of 2 credits.
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Electives must be approved by the student's advisor and graduate committee (typically composed of 3-4 members). Electives are determined by the faculty to ensure that they meet the requirements of minimum credits and of non-regular vs. regular credit requirements set by the graduate school.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following courses: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Radiation Biology | ||
| Principles of Radiation Biology 1 | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 1 | |
| Radiation/Cancer Biology-Comparative Oncology | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Applied Data Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Radiological Physics and Dosimetry I | ||
| Physics of Diagnostic Imaging | ||
| Radiation Therapy Physics | ||
| Electives (500-level or above) 2 | 17-20 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
A prospective or high-quality retrospective research project is required. Research projects must be reviewed and approved by the student's advisor and graduate committee. The final exam/oral defense includes two basic parts. First, the student presents the results of their research project and answers questions on the design, results and possible future directions of this project. In the second part of the exam, the student will need to answer more general questions related to diagnostic imaging similar to the topics they need to study for the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) board.
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Electives must be approved by the student's advisor and graduate committee (typically composed of 3-4 members). Electives are determined by the faculty to ensure that they meet the requirements of minimum credits and of non-regular vs. regular credit requirements set by the graduate school.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |