Is the Online Masters in Radiation Health Physics at Oregon State University Worth It?

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The discussion centers on the online Radiation Health Physics Master's program at Oregon State University, with inquiries about its credibility and effectiveness. Participants note that while Oregon State has an accredited medical physics program, it's unclear how this relates to health physics. Concerns are raised about the practical training aspects of the online program, particularly regarding hands-on skills like calibrating survey meters, although the program includes a one-week on-campus instrumentation lab. The potential job prospects after graduation are also discussed, with emphasis on the eligibility to take the CHP exam and the investment of $27,000 for the degree. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of practical experience and the job market for graduates in radiation health physics.
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I am thinking about enrolling in the online Radiation Health Physics Masters program at Oregon State University. Does anyone know of this program and whether it's credible or not?
 
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I know Oregon State has an accredited medical physics program and I believe they have a strong health physics program, but I'm not sure if those are the same thing. If you intend to go into health physics, then I'm sure an online MSc could be done, but I would be curious to know how they deal with the practical aspects of teaching you health physics. Would they show you how to calibrate a survey meter for example?
 
Oregon state has a one week on campus instrumentation lab. I am a nuclear medicine technologist so I am also familiar with radiation instrumentation. Would I be able to get a job after completion of Masters in Radiation Physics? I will be eligible to take part 1 of CHP exam after completing the masters program. However how good is the job market for radiation health physics? $27000.00 is a big investment for masters in radiation physics degree.
 

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