
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
Boston, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 36,060 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited
** this program offers merit-based scholarships up to a maximum of $18,000 per year
Key Summary
Introduction
As a radiation therapist, you will help your patients fight cancer or non-malignant diseases with your powers of precision, consistency, and compassion. In this program, you’ll learn how to accurately deliver radiation to expertly carry out radiation treatment plans. All while supporting your patients and their families and serving as a vital member of the patient care team.
During the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professional experts through clinical experiences in prestigious Boston area medical facilities. The well-rounded program gives you the benefit of an immersive education and thoroughly prepares you for your career. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. And you’ll be fully prepared to become a leader in healthcare.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
This program offers merit-based scholarships up to a maximum of $18,000 per year.
Curriculum
Year I-Fall
- A & P I
- A & P I Lab
- Intro to the Major
- Expository Writing I
- American Culture
- Intro to Psychology
Year I-Spring
- Expository Writing II
- SSC Elective
- Pre-Calculus
- A & P II
- A & P II Lab
Year II-Fall
- Basic Chemistry I
- Calculus I
- US Healthcare Organization & Delivery
- Physiology/Pathophysiology I
- Elements of Clinical Care
- Medical Terminology for RAD Sci
Year II-Spring
- BEH Elective
- Interpersonal Communications
- General Physics
- HUM Elective
- Statistics
Year III-Fall
- Introduction to Radiation Therapy
- Foundations of Radiation Therapy I
- Foundations of Radiation Therapy I Lab
- Medical Radiation Physics I
- CT and Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Healthcare Ethics
Year III-Spring
- Foundations of Radiation Therapy II
- Foundations of Radiation Therapy II Lab
- Radiation Protection and Biology
- Medical Radiation Physics II
- Physics for Treatment Planning
Year III-Summer
- Radiation Therapy Internship I
- Radiation Therapy Treatment Methods
Year IV-Fall
- Radiation Therapy Internship II
- Radiation Therapy Registry Review I
- RTT 345 Brachytherapy & Hyperthermia
Year IV-Spring
- Radiation Therapy Internship III
- Radiation Therapy Registry Review II
- Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance
Clinical Rotations
The location of MCPHS in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, as well as its affiliations with premier medical institutions located in the greater Boston area, enable students to learn in healthcare institutions that are among the best in the world.
MCPHS Medical Imaging and Therapeutics students participate in a variety of community-based clinical settings. This opportunity supplements the clinical experience gained in the on-campus program and provides students with a broader insight into the diverse populations they may encounter in future career settings.
Students in the Radiation Therapy major complete internships at hospital affiliates in metropolitan Boston and New England. Possible internship sites include:
- Baystate Medical Center
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - BIDMC (East Campus)
- BIDMC Cancer Center – Surgical Pavilion
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- BW/DF Cancer Center @ Milford Regional Hospital
- Charlton Memorial Hospital
- Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Hospital at South Shore Hospital Libby Park
- Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Hospital @ South Shore Hospital
- Lahey Clinic
- Lahey Clinic North
- Massachusetts General / North Shore Center for Outpatient Care
- MetroWest Medical Center
- Mount Auburn Hospital
- North Main Radiation Oncology
- Rhode Island Hospital
- St. Vincent Hospital Radiation Oncology Center
- Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Hospital @ Mansfield
- Winchester Hospital Radiation Oncology Center (WHROC)
- UMass Memorial - Marlborough Hospital
- UMass Memorial Health Alliance - Clinton Hospital in Burbank
- UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester
Please note: Due to the widespread geographical locations of the radiation therapy clinical settings, it is strongly recommended that students have a driver’s license and own reliable transportation. The radiation therapy clinical locations are not all accessible via public transportation.
English Language Requirements
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