Program Overview
The Health Physics at University of Nevada Las Vegas is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Las Vegas, 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 Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory
- Applied Nuclear Physics
- Radiation Interactions and Transport
- Radiation Dosimetry
- Advanced Radiation Biology
- Health Physics Seminar
- Advanced Health Physics
- Environmental Health Physics
- Radiochemistry Laboratory
- Introduction to Radioanalytical Chemistry
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).
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree in health physics, one of the basic sciences, or in a closely related scientific or engineering field.\xc2\xa0
- A score ranking in the 50th percentile or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).\xc2\xa0
- Three letters of recommendation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Las Vegas 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 University of Nevada Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English