Overview

Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases by operating sophisticated equipment to administer targeted doses of ionizing radiation.

At the Radiation Therapy Technology programme from Roosevelt University you will learn how to perform dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Key facts

Complete your first three years of the program at Roosevelt and finish your final year at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

You’ll work with doctors and learn how to build relationships with patients as they return for treatments.

To find a job as a radiation therapist, you need to pass a certification exam. Every Roosevelt graduate in the last five years has passed their board exams.

Career Opportunities for Radiation Therapists

Radiation therapists often work daytime shifts at hospitals and cancer treatment centers. You could earn additional certifications in other imaging techniques, like:

Computed Axial Tomography (CAT)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Mammography

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Anatomy and Physiology

Radiation Biology

Patient Care Management

Technical Radiation

Radiation Safety and Protection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Rolling admission, meaning there are no specific deadlines for most programs. Some specialized programs may have specific deadlines

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States
Schaumburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application.

$40 Application Fee.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities within the United States.

English Language Proficiency requirement for all students who completed degrees outside the U.S.

Foreign Credential Evaluation for course work completed outside the U.S.

The affiliate, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, makes admission decisions for clinical training. To apply, you should have a 2.5 GPA overall and in prerequisite courses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key facts

Career Opportunities for Radiation Therapists

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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