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Radiation Therapy

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Canada, Burnaby

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British Columbia Institute of Technology

Canada , Burnaby

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Sep-2022 16-Apr-2022

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Duration 33 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 43,212 / year

Apply Date 16-Apr-2022

Next Intake 9-Sep-2022

Radiation Therapy

About

Overview The Radiation Therapy Technology degree program is structured to provide the required academic portion of courses delivered at British Columbia Institute of Technology and also clinical experience scheduled at BC Cancer Agency treatment centres.A patient with cancer can be treated with three main modalities: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Radiation therapy may be used alone or with surgery and chemotherapy. Treatment can often cure the patient or offer palliation by increasing quality of life. The radiation therapist (RTT) is a health-care professional responsible for delivering a therapeutic dose of ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. As an RTT you will work within a team of other health-care professionals including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, nurses, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals.Who it’s forThis program is for individuals who:Enjoy working directly with patients and want to offer a high level of careAre detail-oriented and express good judgmentHave a blend of strong computer and communication skillsHave one year or more of post-secondary education I want to find another Bachelor Course

British Columbia Institute of Technology Radiation Therapy Bachelor of Science is the only program of its kind in BC. We pair cutting edge technology with peer and mentorship support so you are well prepared to look for work once you graduate.

Disciplines

Health Sciences

Human Medicine

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Academic grades above the minimumRequirements completed within the last five yearsRelated experienceAdditional post-secondary academic coursesEnglish: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (73%) or, 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institutionLetter of reference describing your volunteer experience and confirming your hours from your volunteer organizationBiology: one of the following (or equivalent), completed within the past five years: Biology 12 (73%) or, 3.0 credits of post-secondary human biology (73%) from arecognized institution