Overview
Challenge yourself and advance your career by enrolling in Oregon State University's rigorous health physics program – and learn firsthand from world-recognized radiation detection professional practitioners. Oregon State's online master's program in radiation health physics offers both a research-based Master of Science degree and a professional Master of Health Physics degree, which does not require a thesis.
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Navy lieutenant Colby Mangini earned his Master of Health Physics degree online from Oregon State while serving as a nuclear power instructor in South Carolina. It was an experience he still raves about. Read more »
The Master of Health Physics program is one of the highest regarded programs of its kind in the nation, providing rigorous curriculum developed by world-renowned faculty who are actively engaged on the front lines of radiation detection. Oregon State, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University, has long played a leading role in education and research in nuclear areas.
Benefits of learning online with Oregon State
- All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
- Oregon State is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- OSU's online engineering master's program has been independently reviewed and ranked by GetEducated.com as a top "Best Buy" for engineering professionals seeking a high quality, low-cost online degree.
- OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.
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Our goal is to help you succeed. That’s why, as an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to vital resources like success counseling, library services, free online tutoring and career guidance – making your online learning experience collaborative and rewarding.
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Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 45 quarter credits are equal to 30 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ An intensive, one-week on-site laboratory class is required during the summer at OSU's main campus.
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