BS in Radiation Therapy (Fast Track)

Develop the Skill to Deliver Precise and Compassionate Treatment

During this 24-month fast-track program on our Boston campus, you will develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help patients fight cancer with radiation therapy. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts during clinical experiences in prestigious area medical facilities. And you will build the expertise to support patients, their families, and other members of their patient-care teams. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The program begins in the summer semester.

Your 24-Month Journey

This year-round, fast-track program allows you to leverage your existing knowledge to become a vital member of the patient-care community.

First-Year Experience

build a strong foundation of knowledge of radiation therapy, radiation protection and biology, and medical radiation physics
explore the application of healthcare delivery, healthcare ethics, clinical care, and interpersonal communication
study statistics, clinical pathophysiology, physics, and treatment planning

Second-Year Experience

study brachytherapy and hyperthermia and radiation therapy quality assurance
prepare to pass the board exam by participating in radiation therapy registration review
complete three semester-long internships in radiation therapy

MCPHS: A healthcare think tank

Learning radiation therapy at a university dedicated to the advancement of healthcare means that you are surrounded by peers who share your commitment to making a healthier world. Watch students talk about their MCPHS experience.

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).

Fast Track Program

The fast-track option gets you out into the marketplace faster than traditional programs.

FIND OUT THE DIFFERENCE

#1 university in the U.S. for earning power

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College
rankings for 2018 put MCPHS graduates on top.

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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