If you choose to major in radiation therapy at Saint Louis University, you will learn to treat cancer patients with high-energy radiation using highly specialized equipment. You'll focus on helping plan and administer prescribed doses of radiation to affected areas as directed by a radiation oncologist.
Saint Louis University's flexible radiation therapy curriculum allows students to incorporate a variety of disciplines into their undergraduate studies. Professional coursework in the radiation therapy program is concentrated in your fourth year at Doisy College. Major areas of study include primary care of patients, delivery of treatments using linear accelerators or similar equipment and treatment planning.
In addition to preparing you to work as a radiation therapist, an undergraduate degree in radiation therapy is also an excellent choice for students who hope to continue on to medical school. SLU's Doisy College of Health Sciences offers both pre-med and pre-physician assistant curriculum options for students in its radiation therapy program.
Radiation therapy students at SLU participate in a clinical practicum at several health
care settings in the St. Louis area. This variety of clinical sites allows you to
appreciate a variety of departmental structures, ranging from high-end research facilities
to community hospitals.
Students also are encouraged to join and participate in the functions of the Saint
Louis University Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapeutics Club, in addition to professional
organizations in the St. Louis area.
In addition to University-level scholarships, sophomore, junior and senior radiation therapy students are also eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Doisy College of Health Sciences Alumni Association and for the Gordon Niethe and Lillian Lopez Memorial Scholarship for radiation therapy students.
Graduates with a degree in radiation therapy work as radiation therapists in hospitals and clinics. You may also pursue careers in dosimetry, information technology, health care administration, equipment sales and training, and teaching.
The faculty and staff in the department of medical imaging and radiation therapeutics are dedicated to each program and the scholarship of all students. All faculty are credentialed and provide a wealth of expertise and knowledge to each program.
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For information regarding the upcoming academic year’s tuition rate, fees and financial
aid, visit SLU Financial Services.
Admission to SLU’s radiation therapy program requires a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 22 with no subsection lower than 20 (or equivalent SAT scores).
Initial accreditation of the program was granted in 1968, by The Joint Review Committee
on Education in Radiologic Technology, in cooperation with the American College of
Radiology and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. This accreditation
has been continuous to date.
The Radiation Therapy program accepts 14 students per class. This small class size
ensures personal instruction, advising and a cordial learning environment.
Learn about outcomes, technical standards, fees and additional program information.
For further information on the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology,
go to jrcert.org.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
Students in SLU’s radiation therapyprogram gain practical experience in clinical settings around the St. Louis metro area, including Saint Louis University Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center and Missouri Baptist Medical Center.