GRADUATE STUDY IN RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH SCIENCES

Graduate student Ken Walter removing tritium contamination from a hood

The faculty and students in the area of Radiological Health Sciences focus on education and research relating to the use of radiation for the benefit of mankind.

This includes using radiation as a tool for research in cellular and molecular biology, as well as for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Areas of study available in the graduate Radiological Health Sciences degree are:

There are also research programs devoted to understanding, predicting and reducing any risks to persons and the environment that may be associated with radiation in medicine, industry and human exploration in space.

All of the programs for advanced degrees that involve research require a dissertation (Ph.D.) or a thesis (M.S.).

The program in Health Physics also provides for a M.S. degree that requires course work plus a practicum and professional paper (M.S., Plan B.)

Colorado State is a comprehensive university with a multitude of courses and interdisciplinary graduate programs such as Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology which enable students to enhance their graduate education. The Radiological Health Sciences graduate program is of such scope and flexibility that students can prepare for a wide variety of academic, governmental, or industrial careers.

Application Process

The steps in the application process are as follows:

Submit Application Form to CSU Graduate School with required application fee, GRE scores, & TOEFL scores, if applicable
Radiological Health Sciences Admissions Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations
Applications are submitted to potential advisors, based on subjects of academic interest
If a willing advisor is found, an offer of admission is made to prospective student
Financial Support possibilities are reviewed and presented to prospective student
Student accepts or declines admittance

General Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
3. GRE scores in the general examination (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) within 10 years.
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Statement of academic interest and career plans.
6. TOEFL scores (minimum 213-Computer; 550-Paper) & proof of support (international students only).

Section Admission Requirements

Each Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences Section has specific core course requirements for admission. Please contact the RHS Graduate Coordinator or the Section Head for details.

Fulfillment of the graduate degree requirements is usually achieved within the following time frames:

Ph.D. degree - three to five years (minimum of 72 semester credits)
M.S. degree (Plan A or Plan B) - two years (minimum of 30 semester credits)

Financial Aid

Graduate research assistantships and traineeships are available on a competitive basis. Support (for Ph.D. students only) is available through a training grant funded by the National Cancer Institute.

The Department participates in the U.S. Department of Energy Fellowship Program in Health Physics which include payment of tuition plus an annual stipend.

Many of the faculty also have individual research grants that include support for graduate research assistants. These are awarded on an individual basis after a student is admitted into the Department.

Various Fellowships, Grants and Awards are available through the CSU Graduate School and change from one year to the next. For current infomation, please contact the CSU Graduate School.

Mailing Address

Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences
1618 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: (970) 491-5222
Fax: (970) 491-0623
Email: ERHSDepartment