This major is dedicated to advancing the biomedical, health and scientific uses of radiation while protecting individuals, communities, and the environment from its harmful effects. This major is also associated with the application of radiation in medicine, such as for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.<br><br>Students within this major have the opportunity to complete excellent internships within industry and health care facilities. The School of Health Sciences also has a 3T MRI machine located on campus where undergraduate students can assist in research related to medical imaging.<br><br>Graduates in Radiological Health Sciences (RADH) develop and apply scientific and engineering practices for the effective and safe use of radiation. In addition to multiple Health Sciences and Physics courses, students within this major will have the opportunity to complete up to 6 courses in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Pharmacy to create a well-rounded foundation in radiological health. Internships are strongly encouraged and opportunities are available in industry (measurement and instrumentation and nuclear energy), research (safety of radionucladies/radiopharmacy), medicine (therapeutics and diagnostics), and government.<br><br>Pre-Medical Physics Concentration<br>Students interested in medical imaging or pursuing medical school to become a radiologist or pursuing an accelerated five-year M.S. in Medical Physics in either the therapeutic or diagnostic track should consider the pre-medical physics program. Medical Physics is the branch of physics or biophysics that is associated with the application of radiation physics in medicine at a clinic, hospital, private practice, or university. It includes the fields of diagnostic radiological physics, medical health physics, and medical nuclear radiological physics and therapeutic radiological physics. Practicing medical physicists must have a graduate degree from an accredited program. Purdue's program is CAMPEP accredited and has had excellent success in placing graduates into well-paying jobs and residencies. Medical physicists are not to be confused with radiation or radiological technologists, which are medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatments. Radiation technologists pursue a two-year associate's degree or a four-year bachelor's degree.