Overview

About the program

Full-time, 33-month Bachelor of Science program

Small class sizes provide you with personalized learning

Lectures and labs deliver a solid theory knowledge

Clinical experiences at two different provincial cancer centres provide diverse learning opportunities

Our faculty is known for its commitment to student learning.

Who it’s for

The Radiation Therapy program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology is for individuals who:

Enjoy working directly with patients and want to offer a high level of care

Are detail-oriented and express good judgment

Have a blend of strong computer and communication skills

Have one year or more of post-secondary education

Radiation therapy is an integral part of a cancer patient’s care team.

What graduates can do

Students are provided the opportunity to acquire all the skills and behaviors required in the CAMRT national competency profile for Radiation Therapy. Graduates leave the program fully prepared to write the CAMRT national certification exam that qualifies them to work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology

Communication for Radiation Therapy

Critical Reading and Writing

Physics for Radiation Therapy

Clinical Orientation

Radiation Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 33 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

184 alternative credits

Total Credits: 184.5

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Biology Medicine Health Sciences View 107 other Bachelors in Medicine in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at British Columbia Institute of Technology and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Preference will be given to applicants with:

Academic grades above the minimum

Requirements completed within the last five years

Related experience

Additional post-secondary academic courses

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:

English Studies 12 (73%)

English First Peoples 12 (73%)

Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses

3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution

Biology: one of the following (or equivalent):

Anatomy and Physiology 12 (73%)

Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses

Foundational Human Anatomy and Physiology (73%)

BHSC 0100 - Human Biology (73%)

BHSC 0012 - Biology 12 Challenge Exam (73%)

3.0 credits of post-secondary human biology (73%)

Physics 12 (67%) or Physics 12 equivalent taken in first year post-secondary

Post-secondary: one year of university level academics

Letter of reference describing your volunteer experience

Tuition Fee

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International

25448 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12724 CAD per semester during 33 months.
National

7118 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3559 CAD per semester during 33 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for 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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