Program Overview

Programme: MRad in Radiation Therapy

The MRad in Radiation Therapy is a postgraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• The programme is offered on a full-time basis.
• The minimum duration of study is 2 years.
• The total credits required for the programme is 180.
• The programme is offered at NQF level 09.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level.
2. Certified copy of ID or passport.
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees): A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.

All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report.
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable).
3. Certified copy of passport.

All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable). Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year. Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree. Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department. If a qualifying candidate has expressed an interest in a field of study that the relevant department cannot accommodate, the applicant may be considered for an alternative project. All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria. Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application. All applicants must be computer literate. All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Radiography Honours (or equivalent) degree in the field of Radiation Therapy.
2. Registration as a radiographer with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
3. Students from countries other than South Africa must provide proof of registration as a radiographer with the regulatory body in their own country.

Other Programme-Specific Information

• (TNM 802) Applied research methodology 802 or an equivalent module must be attended satisfactorily.

Pass with Distinction

A minimum of 75% must be obtained in the dissertation, to obtain the degree with distinction.

Core Modules

• RSZ 890: Dissertation: Radiation therapy 890 (Credits: 180.00).
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802 (Credits: 0.00, Module content: Attendance module only).