Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Radiation Therapy
Length of Program
The 12-month curriculum is composed of 40 semester hours and complies with the American Society of Radiologic Technology curriculum. Some of the courses in the curriculum include Treatment Planning, Patient Care, and Radiation Therapy Physics. The clinical component incorporates the American Registry of Radiologic Technology’s Clinical Competency Requirements.
A UNMC radiation therapy student gains clinical experience by rotating through the following cancer centers:
- Cancer Partners of Nebraska
- CHI Health - Bergan Mercy
- CHI Health - Midwest Cancer Center
- CHI Health - St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
- CHI Health - Regional Cancer Center at St. Francis
- Jennie Edmundson Hospital
- Mary Lanning Medical Center - Morrison Cancer Center
- Nebraska Medicine
- Nebraska Medicine - Village Pointe Cancer Center
- Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Degree Requirements
Completion of 40 semester hours. All required courses must be completed with a minimum passing grade of 70% unless specified otherwise in the syllabus to meet graduation requirements. A minimum total of 120 semester credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences degree, and completion of the 40 semester hours in radiation therapy for the Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate.
The UNMC radiation therapy program has a first-time ARRT pass rate of over 97%.
Radiation Therapy is a rewarding profession with ever-changing technology and extensive patient care. This career allows for a challenging work day as well as time for a personal life. If you feel you are a compassionate, motivated person who appreciates technical precision, this career may be for you.
Technical standards required to be a Radiation Therapist.
Radiation Therapy
The mission of admissions in the College of Allied Health Professions is to advance evidence-based recruitment and admissions practices that are inclusive, equitable and balanced with respect to experiences, attributes and metrics to recruit and admit applicants for the purpose of preparing highly competent, collaborative and compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of all individuals and communities.
For specific Radiation Therapy admissions, application, and timelines, visit: Radiation Therapy Admissions.
The content of the Radiation Therapy curriculum follows the ASRT Radiation Therapy Professional Curriculum. The courses provide extensive didactic and clinical components to prepare the graduate for an exciting career in the field of radiation oncology.
Fall | Credit Hours | |
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MITS 405T or MITS 605T | ORIENTATION TO RADIATION THERAPY or ORIENTATION TO RADIATION THERAPY | 1 |
MITS 408T or MITS 608T | RADIATION THERAPY PHYSICS or RADIATION THERAPY PHYSICS | 2 |
MITS 414T | ONCOLOGY SECTIONAL ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY I (Online) | 2 |
MITS 424T or MITS 624T | CLINICAL ONCOLOGY I or CLINICAL ONCOLOGY I | 2 |
MITS 428T or MITS 628T | PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RADIATION THERAPY or PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RADIATION THERAPY | 2 |
MITS 430T or MITS 630T | PATIENT CARE or PATIENT CARE | 1 |
MITS 436T or MITS 636T | RADIATION THERAPY CLINICAL EDUCATION I or RADIATION THERAPY CLINICAL EDUCATION I | 3 |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Spring | ||
MITS 415T or MITS 615T | ONCOLOGY SECTIONAL ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY II (Online) or ONCOLOGY SECTIONAL ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY II | 2 |
MITS 425T or MITS 625T | CLINICAL ONCOLOGY II or CLINICAL ONCOLOGY II | 2 |
MITS 435T or MITS 635T | TREATMENT PLANNING & DELIVERY or TREATMENT PLANNING & DELIVERY | 3 |
MITS 438N or MITS 638N | ADVANCED RADIATION BIOLOGY or ADVANCED RADIATION BIOLOGY | 3 |
MITS 439T or MITS 639T | RADIATION THERAPY CLINICAL EDUCATION II or RADIATION THERAPY CLINICAL EDUCATION II | 3 |
CAHP 423 | PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL INQUIRY | 2 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
MITS 442T or MITS 642T | PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS (Online) or PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS | 3 |
MITS 443T or MITS 643T | RADIATION THERAPY CLINICAL EDUCATION III or RADIATION THERAPY CLINICAL EDUCATION III | 5 |
MITS 444T or MITS 644T | OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN ONCOLOGY or OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN ONCOLOGY | 2 |
MITS 445T or MITS 645T | COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR AND BOARD REVIEW or COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR AND BOARD REVIEW | 2 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 40 |