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The Radiological Sciences option is one of several BMEBT (Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology) options that are designed to expand the scope of the M.S. degrees offered at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) to encompass a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to biological sciences, physics, engineering, etc. The degree program is a multi-campus degree program with participation from Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell campuses. This option is intended to develop original research contributions to the discipline of radiological sciences with a focus on applications in the medical field.
The BMEBT with radiological sciences option degree allows one a deeper understanding of the uses of radiation in biomedical and health research. Whether it be how radiation effects cells to yield more effective cancer treatments, or novel attenuation strategies to better shield patients from radiation, this degree will set you apart for a career in the biotechnology or health sectors.
The master's program is designed such that professionals can earn their degree while still working.
Curriculum
Following successful completion of coursework with a minimum of 31 credits completed or transferred in that satisfy the core and elective specialization courses, the student will be awarded the Master of Science degree.
Sample courses can include:
RADI.5010L Radiation Safety and Control I
RADI.5240 Environmental Health Physics
RADI.5330 External Radiation Dosimetry and Shielding
RADI.5410 Radiochemistry
RADI.5980 Introduction to Medical Imaging
RADI.6650 Advanced Radiation Therapy Physics
Career Outcomes
Our graduates at all degree levels typically are offered a good-to-great paying job upon graduation or even before they graduate.
Our BMEBT graduates are employed as radiation safety professionals in:
Hospitals
Biotechnology companies
National laboratories
Radiopharmaceuticals production
Universities
Government agencies
Consulting firms
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell,
Massachusetts,
01854, United States
A student should have a reasonable minimum preparation, including courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and in nuclear and radiological sciences similar to the University of Massachusetts Lowell Radiological Health Physics undergraduate curriculum. Because there is no advanced test in the field of Radiological Sciences and Protection, and because various undergraduate backgrounds are suitable for graduate study in the program, students are not required to take the Advanced GRE tests. The GRE Aptitude Test, however, is required. It is important that the mathematical preparation of students include differential and integral calculus through differential equations. Physics preparation up to and including Modern Physics is required. Preparatory courses are available at UMass Lowell for applicants who are deficient in these areas.
English language proficiency:
Minimum 79 TOEFL score; 6.5 IELTS score
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The university has an excellent graduate employment rate, with 98 percent of graduates employed, in grad school or volunteering within six months.
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