Overview

The Department of Physics at Texas Southern University (TSU) receivedfunding from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to start a health physicsprogram, which began in the Fall semester of 2008. Our NRC funded laboratoryincludes over $150,000 worth of new equipment including radiation detectors, radioactive sources and radiochemistry apparatuses.

Scientific disciplines that share commonalties with health physics includephysics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and engineering. Excitingcareer opportunities exists for health physicists of all educational levels andexperience. A health physicist can choose a specialized area of focus suchas:

Medical Health Physics
Environmental Health Physics
Power Reactor Health Physics

Industrial and Applied Health Physics

Our Mission

The mission of the Physics - Health Physics program at TSU is to provide a highquality education to all students, especially those underrepresented in thefield of radiation safety and protection. Graduates of this program will have asolid foundation in the fundamentals of radiation theory coupled with practicallaboratory techniques in monitoring, recording, assessing and communicating therisk associated with radiological work environments.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the health physics program at TSU are toenhance the abilities of its graduates in the following the areas:

Fundamental knowledge and technical competencies
Written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking capability
Professional integrity and discipline
Strong work ethic
Ability to work independently
Ability to be successful and productive in any health physics setting

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Modeling of Physical Systems
Biology
Cell Biology
Ecology
Environmental Radioactivity
Atomic and Radiation Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Submit Online Application.
Application Fee $78.00 U.S
Complete official records: Slips/certificates/transcripts, High School Transcripts
Official SAT or ACT test results: SAT score of 900 (Critical Reading and Math combined) or ACT 17
Affidavit of financial support

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21416 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21416 USD / year

≈ 21416 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9174 USD / year

≈ 9174 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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