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Vanderbilt University, Master, Health Physics

Vanderbilt University
 United States

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee international Fee study period Year of study
Full-time Aug years: 2 $30960 Academic year 2018
For decades, ionizing radiation has been used in beneficial applications, from treating cancer to generating electrical power. "Health physics" is the profession devoted to protecting people and their environment from potential radiation hazards, while making it possible to enjoy these beneficial applications. Many industries, medical facilities, defense plants, and research laboratories need professionals who understand radiation hazards and their prevention and control. The health physics profession is an interesting and rewarding field of scientific endeavor and incorporates an understanding of many disciplines. It has common scientific interests with many areas of specialization: physics, biology, biophysics, engineering (nuclear, civil, mechanical, or electrical), chemistry, genetics, ecology, environmental sciences, metallurgy, medicine, physiology, and toxicology. Health physicists work in a variety of disciplines, including research, industry, education, environmental protection, and enforcement of government regulations. The Health Physics Society has more detailed information.

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The Vanderbilt campus is located approximately 2.4 km southwest of downtown in the West End neighbourhood of midtown Nashville. It has an area of 1.3 km2, though this figure includes large tracts of sparsely used land in the southwest part of the main campus, as well as the Medical Centre. The historical core of campus encompasses approximately 0.3 km2.