Academic and Training Opportunities

Many colleges and universities around the world offer health physics academic programs aimed at two-year (AS), four-year undergraduate (BS), and graduate-level (MS and PhD) degrees. Two compilations are currently available which list these programs and provide some information and points of contact for institutions in the United States and abroad. Health physics academic programs in the United States are described in the "Health Physics Education Reference Book" which was prepared by the Society's Academic Education Committee in 1997. Also in 1997, education programs in radiation protection in other countries were summarized in a publication prepared by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Nuclear Energy Agency.

Health Physics Academic Programs in the United States

To provide students and other interested parties with current information on education programs in the field of health physics, the Health Physics Society's Academic Education Committee maintains and periodically publishes a comprehensive list of health physics academic programs. The first edition of the "Health Physics Education Reference Book" was published in 1994 and provided a comprehensive listing of health physics academic programs in the United States. The most recent edition, the "Health Physics Education Reference Book - 2005-2006" (PDF: 227,247 bytes), was published in 2005 and includes information for academic programs through that year.

This reference book includes general program descriptions and a list of undergraduate and graduate scholarships and fellowships for which health physics students may be eligible. For a program to be included, it must have at least one full-time faculty member serving as program director. Award amounts and application deadlines for financial aid are subject to change, and students are encouraged to contact the individuals listed for application details and the latest information.

Health Physics Academic Programs Around the World

As a result of a 1993 conference on radiation protection coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Nuclear Energy Agency, the "CRPPH Sponsored Survey of University Level Education Programmes in Radiation Protection" (PDF: 403,213 bytes) was prepared and published in 1997. This effort was conducted by the Committee for Radiation Protection and Public Health and encompasses 71 international institutions. Information included in this document is for academic programs through 1997.

Student Scholarships, Fellowships, and Research Grants

Student opportunities, including information on scholarships, fellowships, research grants, and other financial support opportunities are located on our Student Opportunities and Information page.