| 1. What are the prerequisites for admission to the Master of Health Physics program? |
| Each student should enter the program with two semesters each of calculus, calculus-based physics, and chemistry. We also recommend one semester each of differential equations, modern physics, and biology. |
| 2. What are the requirements to earn the Master of Health Physics degree? |
| To earn the Master of Health Physics degree, you must complete a minimum of 31 credit hours from the list of approved courses while maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 ("B" average). You are also required to pass a comprehensive exam. If you have a 3.5 GPA or higher in the core science courses the exam requirement will be waived. |
| 3. What mathematical skills are important in the program? |
| Algebra, including manipulation of multiple variables; calculus, including derivatives, integrals, simple differential equations, and Taylor expansions. |
| 4. What is the difference between Medical Physics and Health Physics? |
| There is significant overlap between these two fields. Health physics includes all medical applications, as well as many non-medical applications of ionizing radiation, whereas medical physics is specifically geared toward the application of radiation-related techniques in medicine and particularly in medical imaging. |
| 5. Does a Master in Health Physics from IIT qualify me to sit for the American Board of Radiology's Part 1 Radiological Physics examination? |
| Because our program is a health physics program rather than a medical physics program, we have not explicitly sought ABR approval for our program. There is a lengthy discussion on the ABR website of the requirements for sitting for the Part I exam. We would encourage you to discuss the appropriateness of IIT's program directly with the ABR itself. |
| 6. Can I take all the Health Physics courses online? |
| Not quite. Ten of the eleven courses in the program can be taken online. The eleventh course, Instrumentation for Health Physics (PHYS 770), requires attendance for its lab component. |
| 7. When can I start? |
| If the prerequisites have been met, you may begin your graduate studies in fall, spring, or summer semesters. |
| 8. How long will it take? |
| Part-time students earning the professional science master's degree can generally finish the program in 2.5 years. |
| 9. How many courses should I take in a semester? |
| The part-time program is designed for students to take a maximum of two courses per semester. On occasion, students may take three courses a semester when available with prior approval from their advisor. |
| 10. What will my diploma state as the degree earned? |
| Your diploma will state that you have earned a Master of Health Physics. |
| 11. Where can I find additional information about IIT's policies and procedures? |
| ▸ For dates & deadlines, registration, tuition, fees, and financial aid visit the Graduate College. |
| ▸ For program of study, add/drop, withdrawal, leave of absence, and course repeat forms, academic probation contract, and application for graduation, visit the Office of Academic Affairs. |
| ▸ For inquiries about course delivery, course access, and exam proctors visit IIT Online. |
| ▸ For course descriptions see the Graduate Bulletin. |
| ▸ For information on housing, health insurance, immunization requirements, student ID cards, parking permits, and additional steps for international students, visit the Office of Graduate Admission. |
