Overview

You’ll use sophisticated radiation technology to treat cancer cells and treat tumours – allowing cancer to be managed and cured. Our leading experts will teach you about using radiation therapy as the primary treatment or alongside surgery or chemotherapy.

During your Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) degree at University of Newcastle you will have access to the latest technologies through placement opportunities and on campus in our world-class, purpose-built, Global Centre of Research and Training in Radiation Oncology (GC-RTRO). This teaching space is the first of its kind in Australia. You’ll train alongside clinical experts, advanced practice clinicians, industry partners and providers, and leading researchers in the field.

We are a global leader in medical and health science research, keeping students at the forefront of breaking research discoveries.

Career Opportunities

You will be qualified to register and work as a radiation therapist and health care professional 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 go on to work in roles such as:

chief radiation therapist
advanced practitioner in specialised cancer area
cancer care company product/clinical specialist
radiation oncology centre manager
cancer trials specialist
cancer research scientist
university lecturer/academic
clinical educators
quality assurance radiation therapists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Human Bioscience

Medical Radiation Science

Statistics for the Sciences

Neural and Visceral Anatomy
Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 103 other Bachelors in Medicine in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 088062C

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript
Completion certificate
Evidence of English proficiency
Passport biometric page
For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.
Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

38860 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38860 AUD per year during 48 months.

• If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

• Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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