Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Radiation Therapy

Advance your rewarding career as a registered radiation therapy technician with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Radiation Therapy degree from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Gain the advanced professional skills needed for this fast-growing and complex industry. Our 120-credit online program is limited to licensed, registered radiation therapy technicians and will help prepare you for a career in hospitals, physicians’ offices and oncology clinics. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 3000/4000 level courses.

Degree Requirements

The following courses are required for the B.S. degree with an area of study in Radiation Therapy and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.

• Computer Concepts and Applications (CIS-1070) or above (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• College Algebra (3 credits)
• Higher Level Math above College Algebra (3 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 credits)
• Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 credits)
• Physics I with Lab or Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)
• Physics II with Lab or Chemistry II with Lab (4 credits)

Certification: ARRT RT(T) or NJ LRT (copy of original certificate and current renewal card). Required Courses: Nuclear Physics for Technology, Radiation Oncology, Technical Oncology, Radiation Biology, Clinical Practice, Oncogenic Pathology, Quality Management, Current Trends and Applications.

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: The certification covers almost all of the credits required in the area of study. A second certification (nuclear medicine, radiography or radiation protection) would complete the area of study.

Note: Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the Evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.