Radiation Therapy
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,577 / credit
    Apply DateSeptember 19, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 29, 2022

    Radiation Therapy

    About

    Upon completion of the radiation therapy program, youll become eligible for the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART). This certification is accepted by many states that require therapists to be licensed.

    What Youll Learn at Weber

    You will learn the necessary skills to become a radiation therapist.

    Courses cover topics such as:

    • Patient care
    • Simulation procedures
    • Treatment devices
    • Treatment procedures
    • Treatment planning
    • Particle therapy
    • Radiation safety

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Apply for admission to Weber State University;
    2. Apply to the program of choice and submit a $25.00 application fee;
    3. Submit copy of active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent;
    4. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
    5. Complete an academic contract in consultation with a faculty advisor;
    6. The Program of Study within the Advanced Radiologic Sciences major will be declared upon acceptance into modality.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.0
    • TOEFLMin 61

    English Program Requirements

    • ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Weber State offers an English Language Program (LEAP) for students who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS, or who have scores below the requirements. A conditional acceptance letter can be issued for most programs. For admission to an academic program of study, you must complete one of the following:
      • TOEFL: 500 paper-based or 61 internet-based (please request official results sent to
      • WSU using school code 4941).
      • IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.0 on each section.
      • SAT Critical Reading score of 420.
      • ACT English score of 17.
      • Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma at an accredited high school
      • Attended a U.S. high school for at least 3 years.
      • Received a grade of “C” or better in a college-level English Composition Course (equal to WSU’s English 1010) at an accredited U.S. college or university.
      • DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 50 or above (test dates BEFORE July 15, 2019).
      • DUOLINGO English Test: Score of 90 or above.

    Career

    Common careers for radiation therapy
    graduates in the U.S. and Utah

    Descriptions, job outlook, salary information and more...
    (Source: bls.gov)

    • Radiation therapists
    • Radiologic technologists
    • University and college teachers (further education required)

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the online application.
    • Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
    • Submit the following:
      • Official high school transcripts or GED documentation.
      • ACT/SAT scores (These aren’t mandatory. They help determine math and English placement).
      • Official transcripts from any college or university where you have completed work, including concurrent enrollment and early college.

    Radiation Therapy

    Weber State University

    Weber State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen