Nuclear Nonproliferation Program

There is a growing need in the US government and other international, regional and local agencies for well trained professionals in the field of Nuclear Nonproliferation. This program provides graduate level training in this field. The objective is to create a talented pool of nonproliferation specialists with a strong background in the scientific/technological aspects of the subject and appreciation of the policy issues involved. This is a new track in the existing Health Physics M.Sc. program. This program provides an in depth coverage of the scientific aspects of the subject. The policy aspects of nuclear nonproliferation are embedded with the science in a unique set of courses that were developed specifically for this program. In addition, opportunities for internships at the Department of Energy (DOE), or other facilities in the US or abroad will be available and will provide the student with practical work experience. This is an 18-month program aimed at students interested in a career in Nuclear Nonproliferation and interested in acquiring an in-depth understanding of the scientific and, technological aspects, and a basic understanding of the policy aspects of this field through specialized training.

Faculty

The Health Physics program consists of 12 full-time, part time and adjunct faculty. Our faculty consists of internationally recognized expert in the field of Health Physics who are involved in cutting edge research in the field. The program has recently received a Nuclear Nonproliferation training grant from the Department of Energy, as well as prestigious research grants to develop radiation detection methods for nuclear nonproliferation applications and treaty verification. Members of our faculty were selected for important awards such as the Health Physics Faculty Award which was given by DOE for outstanding researches and educators in the field of Health Physics. Some of our faculty members serve as a consultants to industry and are actively involved in variety of national and international organizations.

Degree and program study

The program offers a Master of Science degree in Health Physics with a specialized track in Nuclear Nonproliferation Studies. For students who select this option, the focus of the course work and the internships will be directed more toward the science/technology aspects of this subject. They will learn about the policy aspects of the subject from nonproliferation policy experts who will be invited to teach some of the specific classes. The program has been designed to provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to become competent health physicists specializing in nuclear nonproliferation. Students in the program will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in various areas associated with health physics and nuclear nonproliferation.

Students interested in a career in Nuclear Nonproliferation are invited to apply.

Deadlines are August 1st for the Fall semester and December 17th for the Spring semester.. For more information, please contact the Program Director, Professor Marko Moscovitch at 202-687-8993, Email: moscovim@georgetown.edu.