Bachelor of Science, Major in Radiation Therapy

University of St. Francis

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 38,110/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1920

Total Students: 3,750 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

500 Wilcox St, Joliet, IL 60435, United States

Bachelor of Science, Major in Radiation Therapy

Program Overview

Radiation therapy is an allied health profession which employs radiation in the treatment of disease, especially cancer. The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy is a four-year, “2+2” program. Students first complete two years of liberal and pre-professional science education courses at the University of St. Francis, followed by two years of professional coursework and clinical education at an affiliated hospital or cancer center.

The curriculum is designed to provide for balanced didactic and clinical components in order to produce students with a well-rounded education in radiation therapy. Successful completion of the professional education component of the program, makes the graduate eligible to take the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).

The job outlook for radiation therapists continues to be promising. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, employment in the field is projected to rise 14 percent by 2024. As the population of our country ages, the need for radiation therapists will likely increase. The median annual wage for a radiation therapist was $80,220 in May 2015.

Students are accepted into the professional sequence of courses every spring and begin coursework in the fall semester. Applications into the professional component are due by December 15th yearly.