Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)

Be at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.

Our Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) degree is Australia's leading study program in the discipline. Our graduates are 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.

When you study a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) at the University of Newcastle you benefit from a degree program combining theoretical and scientific knowledge with practical learning. You will:

• Build essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills using our latest patient treatment labs on campus.
• Develop exceptional communication and interpersonal skills needed to support patients and their families.
• Gain professional radiation therapy skills through case-based training, integrating learning into real situations and interactive teamwork activities.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the ever-evolving field of radiation therapy.

Students who study our Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science in radiation therapy will be able to enrol in a range of radiation science courses including:

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

All University of Newcastle medical radiation science students graduate with Honours, giving you a distinct advantage when seeking employment. As part of the honours component you can choose from two study pathways.