Health Physics Monitor
10AI EXPOSURE TODAY10
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST55%
NOT A FORECAST55%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDICINE →
Health Physics Monitor
Health physics monitors check that radiation is used safely in hospitals, industry and research. They test equipment, measure radiation levels and make sure rules are followed to keep people safe.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (10), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Health Physics MonitorIn this entry-level position, you will assist senior monitors in conducting radiation surveys and maintaining safety records. You will gain hands-on experience with monitoring equipment and learn the fundamentals of radiation safety protocols.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Health Physics MonitorAs a mid-level monitor, you will take on more responsibility, including conducting independent assessments and leading training sessions. You will be expected to analyse data and provide recommendations for improving safety measures.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Health Physics MonitorIn a senior role, you will oversee health physics programmes, manage teams, and liaise with regulatory bodies. Your expertise will guide the organisation's radiation safety policies and ensure compliance with national standards.£50,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£37,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.