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:
Application Process
The steps in the application process are as follows:
Department 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 5 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
No additional section requirements.
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)
Prospective students, please contact the RHS Graduate Coordinator or the Section Head
for details.
Financial Aid
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
