Overview

Key facts

The Medical Dosimetry graduate program at Grand Valley is designed to give either the student wishing to become a medical dosimetrist or the board certified dosimetrist wishing to earn a MS degree the opportunity to use some of the most cutting edge technology in the field. The curriculum is a research-based graduate program that prepares dosimetrists to be leaders in the field of medical dosimetry and radiation oncology.

Experience. Includes clinical experience performing treatment planning activities in radiation oncology centers.

In-demand. Advances in treatment planning combined with increases in radiation oncology centers has increased the demand for certified medical dosimetrists.

Career Options

The program prepares students for the technical, theoretical, and psychological aspects of a career in the field. Medical dosimetrists are in high demand in hospitals and radiation treatment facilities and have many career options that include:

Education
Management
Medical sales
Patient care
Technical training

Why Study Medical Dosimetry at Grand Valley State University ?

Distinctive program. One of only four graduate medical dosimetry programs in the nation, and the only university in Michigan to offer the degree.
Experience based. Features a strong field experience and internship component.
Small student to faculty ratio. Strong clinical component ensures a faculty to student ratio of no greater than 2:1.
Accreditation pending through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiation Therapy (JCERT).
Convenient and flexible. Courses are offered at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in downtown Grand Rapids. About 85 percent of the courses are offered either online or in an online/in-person hybrid format.
Twenty-two credit degree completion option for current CMD's to obtain their M.S. degree.
GVSU has a state-of-the-art treatment planning lab that can be used while on campus or remotely to supplement treatment planning experience.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

Human Anatomy & Physiology
College Algebra

Trigonometry

Calculus I

General Physics I with Lab
Computer Applications

Principles of Radiographic Imaging

Radiation Protection

Radiation Biology

Sectional Anatomy

Neoplastic Pathophysiology

Principles & Practices of Radiation Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Application
$30 Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Test Scores
Verification of Financial Support

Tuition Fee

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International

19856 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19856 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19856 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19856 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13952 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13952 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 USD /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

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Available Scholarships

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