Program Overview
The Health Physics at Purdue University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 41,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 41,404 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: West Lafayette, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Radiation Science Fundamentals
- Applied Health Physics
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Graduate Seminars
- Nuclear Engineering Principles
- Statistical Methods
- Medical Health Physics
- Radiochemistry
- Introduction to Aerosol Science
- Radioactive Waste Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Master\'s Degree Program Basic Requirements
Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average:
- 3.0 or equivalent required
Graduate Record Examination (GRE):
- Required -- no minimum score has been set
International Applicant Requirements:
- Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 or equivalent required
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Required -- no minimum score set
- TWE for Non-Native English Speakers: Not required, but recommended
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 41,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 41,404 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 41,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 41,404 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Purdue University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Purdue University
Purdue University
West Lafayette, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months