Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (BS)
School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall
Learn to administer radiation therapy to cancer patients with skill and empathy.
Dedication to Precision in Patient Care
Your Four-Year Journey
Gain critical knowledge and insights from faculty who are experts in the radiation therapy field as you train using the latest technologies.
First-Year Experience
- build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, algebra, and trigonometry
- learn the essentials of expository writing and interpersonal communication for health professionals
- explore patient and healthcare communities through the study of American culture, public life, and human psychology
Second-Year Experience
- study basic chemistry, physiology, pathophysiology, physics, and statistics
- learn medical terminology for radiologic sciences
- explore the key elements of clinical care including interpersonal communications
- develop an understanding of radiation protection
Third-Year Experience
- build a thorough knowledge of healthcare ethics and how to apply clinical thinking in radiation therapy
- participate in a radiation therapy internship
- gain insights into critical aspects of radiation therapy such as physics and treatment planning as well as the cancer process and how the disease is treated with radiation
- work in the lab to develop a deep understanding of radiation therapy procedures
Fourth-Year Experience
- study physics concepts in radiation therapy
- prepare for the board examination
- participate in a radiation therapy internship
- conduct research in radiologic sciences
MCPHS: A healthcare think tank
Master Technologies Essential to Treating Disease
Develop the medical knowledge and compassion to effectively treat and support patients.
$82,790 median salary
For radiation therapy professionals (Best Healthcare Jobs, 2023).
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MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, alumni, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
Erica Pusateri
| Radiation Therapy (BS) ’24"I love how united our program is. There are 12 of us. At any point in the day, I can text any of my 11 classmates and get help immediately. I also love the commitment that MCPHS has towards student success. They don’t just want us to pass our boards. They also want us to have a good life and enjoy what we are doing. It’s important to have a good support system as a student.”
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