Overview

Radiation Therapy an important part of today's health care field. It involves the use of high energy x-rays, gamma rays, or fast particles such as electrons or protons for the treatment of cancer. This treatment is provided to cure the patient or to relieve the painful symptoms of the disease (palliation). Small doses of radiation are given over a period of time to add up to a larger dose of radiation. The radiation is given in this manner so cancer cells will die from the injuries they encounter while normal tissues repair themselves in the time between one treatment and the next.

Those working in this specialty field usually have extensive contact with patients as a typical care plan involves 15-40 different treatments over the course of the therapy.

Program of Study

Program structure allows for the simultaneous completion of the lecture and clinical course requirements. Clinical experiences during the second and third years are served in area and regional hospitals away from the university campus. The student is expected to assume financial responsibility, securing housing and transportation for clinical rotations.

Upon successful completion of their third year in the Program, the student will:

be awarded an associate of applied science degree (AAS) in Radiography;
complete the application process to sit for the national ARRT Radiography certification exam

In the fourth year (Fall semester), the students will begin Radiation Therapy courses.

Program Mission

The mission of the Radiologic Sciences - Radiation Therapy Technology program at Southern Illinois University is to provide a quality program integrating education, research and service in order to meet the needs of the profession and improve health care of the people and communities we serve.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiation Therapy

Techniques and Applications of Radiation Therapy

Physics of Radiotherapy

Oncologic Nursing

Radiation Dosimetry and Instrumentation

Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship

Special Problems in Radiation Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Choose from our more than 200 undergraduate programs (Majors) in eight different colleges. Determine if you meet our minimum requirements to a Bachelor's (undergraduate) program for:

freshmen - fewer than 26 college credits
transfer - more than 26 college credits

Submit an application and $40 fee on-line along with:

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English Proficiency

A financial statement - showing a minimum of $40,000 within the last 6 months

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19276 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7710 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7710 USD / year

≈ 7710 USD / year

Living costs

Carbondale

United States

1100 - 1500 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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