MAS Health Physics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Professionals who have the skill set to work with nuclear materials, whether that’s at nuclear facilities that will power the next generation of technologies or in medical facilities, will be in demand. In Illinois Tech’s M.A.S. in Health Physics program, you’ll learn from experienced health physicists who will help you develop the technical skills to detect and measure radiation, the regulatory knowledge to navigate complex laws, and the leadership to guide teams in high-stakes environments—all on your schedule.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Physics | Duration: 31 credit hours | Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options) | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: PHYS 550 Radiation Instrumentation Laboratory; PHYS 573 Standards, Statutes, and Regulations; PHYS 576 Radiation Dosimetry.

Career pathways

Graduates of the M.A.S. in Health Physics step directly into high-impact leadership and safety roles within hospitals, nuclear energy facilities, national laboratories, and regulatory agencies. The curriculum prepares you for elite technical positions, including: Radiation Safety Officer; Medical Health Physicist; Health and Safety Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. A bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering is required with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0. Please contact the Health Physics department with any questions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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