Overview

The Physics - Radiological Sciences option is one of several applied physics options that are designed to expand the scope of the Ph.D. degree in Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) to encompass a variety of disciplines in applied physics.

Careers

This Physics - Radiological Sciences program is particularly well suited for those seeking to pursue careers in research, education or public service.

It is intended to develop advanced professional and academic competence in practical, applied, technological health physics and medical physics and to provide professional training for students whose previous specialization need not necessarily have been in the field of physics, but could have involved engineering, other science, or mathematical disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced External Radiation Dosimetry
Advanced Internal Radiation Dosimetry
Radiochemistry
Certification Preparation in Radiological Sciences
Mathematical Methods of Radiological Sciences
Numerical Methods of Radiological Sciences
MCNP for Radiological Sciences
Medical Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Physics Medical Imaging View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the requirements for admission, applicants for the Ph.D. in Physics program are expected to have a sound background in intermediate-level mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and modern physics.

Kennedy College of Sciences doctoral applicants must submit:

An application
An application fee
A statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation
Official transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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