Overview

As a radiation therapist, you will deliver the radiation dosage to the patient as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.

Direct patient contact within the Radiation Therapy Program makes it necessary for all students entering the program to provide verification of specific immunizations. In addition, certain technical standards must be met due to the physically demanding nature of radiation therapy.

All candidates who receive acceptance must provide proof of immunity to and/or immunizations for the following communicable diseases*:

Rubella

Rubeola (measles)

Mumps

Varicella Zoster (if no history of chicken pox)

Polio

Hepatitis B (series of 3 injections)

A two-step tuberculosis (TB) test (PPd)

Diptheria/Tetanus

Influenza, seasonal flu vaccine

COVID vaccine

At Northern Kentucky University, we believe that learning is not confined to the classroom, which is why our Radiation Therapy Program includes clinical practicum courses in seven semesters of the program.Students must be prepared to travel to clinic sites within a 60 mile radius of NKU.

During the regular school year students are in clinic 2 days/week, 8 hours/day. During the summer terms, students are in clinic for 5 weeks, Mon-Th/8 hours/day and Fri/4 hours/day.

Careers

The radiation therapy program at NKU provides students the opportunity to enter into a rapidly advancing field, poised on the cutting-edge scientific progress, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, in a growing profession that offers a fulfilling and promising future.

Graduates can find employment in hospitals and outpatient cancer centers. Career advancement opportunities, with additional education and experience, include medical dosimetry, management and administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiation Therapy Practicum

Cultural Pluralism

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Radiation Therapy Simulation Lab

Radiation Therapy Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Highland Heights, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Online Application

Pay the $40 Application Fee

Submit Passport Photocopy

Submit your Official Transcripts

Submit Proof of English Fluency

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

15384 USD / year

≈ 15384 USD / year
Out-of-State

15384 USD / year

≈ 15384 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11496 USD / year

≈ 11496 USD / year

Living costs

Highland Heights

United States

900 - 1400 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

Careers

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

Highland Heights

Funding

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