Overview

Learning outcomes

At Physics - Radiological Health Physics from University of Massachusetts Lowell we offer three options, which lead to a wide range of career opportunities.

General Option provides a broad and solid grounding in physics. In addition to 60 credits of required physics courses, you can choose technical elective courses and non-physics electives in any of the engineering fields, computer science, mathematics, biology or chemistry.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Option focuses on studies of celestial objects and phenomena beyond our planet earth. Specialty courses include optical system design, scientific computing, computerized data-acquisition, image processing and statistical data analysis.

Radiological Health Physics Option involves the study of the effects of radiation and radioactivity on life processes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nuclear Instrumentation

Radiation Safety and Control

External Radiation Dosimetry and Shielding

Internal Radiation Dosimetry and Bioassay Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Rolling Decision: August 1 (We welcome applications for select majors, where space is available, on a case-by-case basis)

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed Online Application (No Fee)

Academic Transcripts and Certificate of Completion.

Both native language and English versions of the transcripts should be included.

Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Pearson – can be submitted electronically)

Original Bank Statement/Financial Documents (no older than 6 months), if the bank statements are not in student’s name, please provide a letter of support.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36610 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16814 USD / year

≈ 16814 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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