Doctor of Philosophy in Physics - Radiological Sciences Option

The 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. This option is intended to develop original research contributions to the discipline of radiological sciences, and thereby advance the profession of radiation protection. The Applied Physics Concentration is designed to expand the scope of the Ph.D. Program in Physics to encompass an option in Radiological Sciences. 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. This program is particularly well suited for those seeking to pursue careers in research, education or public service.For physics majors, the acquisition of the doctoral degree would normally require about four years beyond the bachelor's degree, or a minimum of two years beyond the master's degree; for non-physics majors, an additional year of study would customarily be entailed.