Bachelor (Honours)
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:
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:
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.
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University of Newcastle Radiation Therapy graduates are qualified to register and work as Radiation Therapists and health care professionals who use anatomical and functional imaging studies to design courses of treatment for patients with malignant disease. Radiation Therapists also use their training and expertise to diversify their career pathways. Radiation Therapists may also go on to work in roles such as: