Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in Radiation Therapy is a full-time program designed for radiographers seeking additional specialization. The program is 21 months (7 quarters) long and is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a radiation therapist.

Program Description

Radiation therapy is a multifaceted career that combines working in a highly technical environment with the opportunity to work closely with patients and members of many other professions to provide a high standard of clinical care. The therapist is responsible for delivering the treatment, which is prescribed by a radiation oncologist; maintaining accurate treatment records; and implementing quality-assurance plans.

Program Expectations

The BSRTT program is a 40 hour a week program, which consists of both face-to-face and online didactic courses. The clinical work is conducted at different clinical sites in the area. Clinical time varies from the first to the second year. The first year has a heavy didactic load and clinical work is confined to two full clinical days (16 hours per week). During the second year, there is a heavier emphasis placed on clinical work and students attend clinic for three days a week (24 hours/week).

Program Structure

• The didactic component of the entire program is structured to include face-to-face instruction (52%) and online instruction (48%).
• The online courses are either synchronous (the professor is live at a distance) or asynchronous (no live interaction with the professor).
• Of the required professional core courses for the degree, 67% are conducted face-to-face in classrooms at the university.
• Of the remaining professional core courses, 80% are synchronous, and 20% are asynchronous.

Program Length

The program is 21 months (7 quarters) long.

Possible Careers

• Radiation Therapist

Application Deadlines

Quarter	Application Open	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Autumn of 2026	Oct 1, 2025		Feb 15, 2026

Admissions Requirements

• Be an ARRT registered radiographer (two-year minimum degree)
• 24 hours of career observation in a Radiation Oncology Department

Prerequisites

Applicants must be either an ARRT registered radiographer (two-year minimum degree) and completed the following subjects at an accredited college or university prior to entering the program:

• Human anatomy and physiology with laboratory, complete sequence
• College Algebra
• Medical terminology
• Intro or General Physics; no lab required
• General psychology or developmental psychology

General Education

Humanities

16qt/11sem units minimum (choose minimum of three areas from: history, literature, philosophy, foreign language, art/music appreciation/history). Included in this minimum, 4 units of religion per year of attendance at a Seventh-day Adventist college or university. Eight units of religion are included in the B.S. degree core as a co-requisite.

Natural Sciences

The study of natural sciences must include a minimum of 12 units. The units in natural sciences must be selected from two of the following content areas: biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, and statistics. Required: College algebra, Human Anatomy and Physiology with a lab (a 2-course sequence in Anatomy and Physiology, with labs is acceptable).

Social Science

must have a total of 12 quarter units of social science, General psychology or developmental psychology is required. Select additional units from: economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology, or anthropology.

Communication

English composition, complete sequence, and oral communication/public speaking are required. A minimum of 9 units are needed to complete this area.

Health and Wellness

Personal health or nutrition and two physical activity courses are required to meet the minimum of 3 quarter units.

Electives

may be needed to meet the minimum requirements of 192 quarter units (34-36 quarter units).

Diversity Requirement

• The diversity requirement is fulfilled in the BSRS portfolio core courses: AHCJ 493 Senior Portfolio I and AHCJ 494 Senior Portfolio II (this was approved by the University GE committee for the BSRS and BSNM programs).

Discipline Accrediting Agency

The BSRTT program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago IL 60606;

Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Year of Program	Months Enrolled	Tuition & Fees	Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance
Year 1	9	$33,168	$800
Year 2	12	$36,804	$276

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans. | Year of Program | Months Enrolled | Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance) | Transportation Allowance | Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | Federal Student Loan Fees | Cost of Obtaining Professional License | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Year 1 | 9 | $12,447 - $22,437 | $3,150 | $3,285 | $79 | 0 | | Year 2 | 12 | $16,596 - $29,916 | $4,200 | $4,380 | $79 | 0 |

Notes

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.