This is Australia’s leading study program in  Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy). You’ll be sought after worldwide, working to eradicate cancer using superb medical competence and the world’s most advanced cancer treatment technology. As a Radiation Therapist, you can make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

You’ll use sophisticated radiation technology to target cancer cells – allowing cancer to be managed and cured. Our leading experts will teach you about using radiation therapy as a primary treatment modality or alongside other multidisciplinary treatment approaches such as surgery or chemotherapy.

During your degree you will have access to the latest technologies through placement opportunities and on campus in our world-class, purpose-built, Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology (GC-RTRO). This teaching space is the first of its kind in Australia with state-of-the-art facilities including a clinical grade Linear Accelerator and Simulation Laboratory. You’ll train alongside clinical experts, advanced practice clinicians, industry partners and providers, and leading researchers in the field.

We are a global leader in medical and health science research, keeping students at the forefront of research initiatives.

You'll be able to enrol in a range of radiation science courses including:

• anatomy
• behavioural science
• clinical methods
• imaging and treatment technologies
• oncology
• physiology
• research

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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You will be qualified to register and work as a Radiation Therapist and Health Care Professional who use anatomical and functional imaging studies to design courses of treatment for patients with malignant disease. Radiation Therapists also use their training and expertise to diversify their career pathways.

Radiation therapists may go on to work in roles such as:

• Radiation Therapist
• Advanced Practitioner in specialised areas of radiation therapy
• Cancer Care company Product/Clinical Specialist
• Radiation Oncology Centre Manager
• Cancer Trials Specialist
• Cancer Research Scientist Clinical/Academic
• University Lecturer/AcademicClinical Educator

Through the Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology’s (GC-RTRO) industry partnerships, students will gain exposure to leading global industry experts and have networking connections to open professional opportunities during studies, and into their future careers

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

TOEFL paper-based test score of 589; TOEFL internet based score of 94; IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0; PTE GSE score of 65; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 67.