The Ph.D. in Radiological Health Sciences focuses on the study of radiation and its effects on humans, society, and the environment. Areas of emphasis include cancer research and the role of ionizing radiation in inducing, diagnosing, and treating cancer, radiation biology, health physics, radioecology and radiochemistry. The core curriculum provides a comprehensive background in the radiation and radiological sciences, enhanced by elective offerings in the department. The program is designed to support the development of students into independent scientists and to prepare them for careers in industry, government, and academia.

Effective Fall 2021

ERHS 550Principles of Radiation Biology 15
ERHS 751Advanced Radiation Biology I3
ERHS 770Radiation/Cancer Biology-Comparative Oncology 24
STAR 511Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I4
STAR 512Design and Data Analysis for Researchers II4
ERHS 799Dissertation12-18
Select one of the following courses:3
Radiological Physics and Dosimetry I
Physics of Diagnostic Imaging
Radiation Therapy Physics
Electives (500-level or above) 3,431-37
Program Total Credits:72

A minimum of 72 credits are required to complete this program. 

1

ERHS 551A, ERHS 551B, or ERHS 551C may be substituted.

2

Take in four semesters for a total of 4 credits.

3

Electives must be approved by the student's advisor and graduate committee.

4

Students may apply an earned Master’s degree for up to 30 credits toward the PhD requirements.