M6004 Master of Radiation Therapy
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Master of Radiation Therapy (M6004) is a 2 years full-time, 72-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 72
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- Campus
- Clayton
- Off campus
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course provides advanced knowledge and skills for graduates with a background in science or health care to obtain a professional entry level qualification to work in the field of radiation therapy.
It provides a professional qualification at a postgraduate level of study.
Employment opportunities for graduates exist in both public and private health sectors, in metropolitan and regional Australia. This is the only distance-learning graduate-entry radiation therapy program offered in Australia and it may be available for interstate students to study in their home state.
An integral component of the course is 57 weeks of clinical attachments completed over the two years.
Currently NSW clinical placement centres have a requirement that students undertaking clinical are from their state. This is a requirement as they are offering the clinical placements to be able to fill their future workforce. Without fulfilling these requirements we would not be able to offer these places to applicants. The current admissions process includes offering to applicants based on a ranking which combines their academic and Situational Judgement test. These rankings do not take into account clinical locations. We will adjust the offering of applicants by rank but taking into account the location of applicants and clinical placement requirements.
Course structure
Part A. Advanced foundations for radiation therapy and professional practice24 credit points
Part B. Evidence-based radiation therapy and perspectives of professional practice48 credit points
- RTS5110Radiation therapy science and practice 1No reviews yet6 cp
- RTS5101Radiation therapy science 4No reviews yet6 cp
- RTS5102Radiation therapy science 5No reviews yet6 cp
- RTS5103Radiation therapy science 6No reviews yet12 cp
- RTS5104Radiation therapy science 7No reviews yet12 cp
- RTS5105Radiation therapy science 8No reviews yet6 cp
Part C. Applied radiation therapy practice
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Advanced foundations for radiation therapy and professional practice, Part B. Evidence-based radiation therapy and perspectives on professional practice, and Part C. Applied radiation therapy practice.
Part A: Advanced foundations for radiation therapy and professional practice
These studies will provide you with an orientation to the field of radiation therapy at advanced undergraduate level. They examine the foundational sciences underpinning medical radiation science, such as physics, radiobiology and dosimetry. These units also introduce you to anatomy, patho-physiology, oncology and radiation therapy planning, treatment and patient care. An introduction to the practice of radiation therapy and aspects of your knowledge of the skills required for professional practice within the Australian health care system are also provided.
Part B: Evidence-based radiation therapy and perspectives of professional practice
These studies will provide you with knowledge and skills relevant to thoughtful, innovative and evidence-based practice. You will acquire knowledge of medico-legal and ethical issues related to radiation therapy and oncology, and the impact of cancer on patients' psychological well-being. The units also continue to build on your knowledge of working as a professional in the Australian health care system. Your knowledge of the applications of advanced skills will be further developed with respect to radiation therapy planning, treatment, imaging and patient care in different contexts.
Part C: Applied radiation therapy practice
The professional experience placements will enable you to connect the theoretical components of your course with the practical aspects of health care under the valuable guidance of practitioners.
Course progression maps
The course progression maps provide guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study:
The course requires the completion of 72 points including Part A. Advanced foundations for medical radiations (24 points), Part B. Evidence-based radiation science, therapy planning and treatment (48 points), and Part C. Applied medical radiation practice (0 points).
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Advanced foundations for radiation therapy and professional practice (24 points)
You must complete the following three units:
- RTS4101 Radiation therapy science 1
- RTS4102 Radiation therapy science 2 (12 points)
- RTS4103 Radiation therapy science 3
Part B. Evidence-based radiation therapy and perspectives of professional practice (48 points)
You must complete the following six units:
- RTS5110 Radiation therapy science and practice 1
- RTS5101 Radiation therapy science 4
- RTS5102 Radiation therapy science 5
- RTS5103 Radiation therapy science 6 (12 points)
- RTS5104 Radiation therapy science 7 (12 points)
- RTS5105 Radiation therapy science 8
Part C. Applied radiation therapy practice (0 points)
You must complete three professional clinical experience placements:
- RTS5120 Radiation therapy science and practice 2 (0 points)
The professional component of this course consists of a total of 57 weeks over the two years.
Please note: NSW clinical placementsĀ are only available to NSW residents.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a mastery of medical radiations science knowledge and be able to reflect critically on the theory, practice and scholarship of radiation therapy
- 2
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific concepts and principles underpinning medical radiations science practice including optimisation of equipment, quality assurance and the biological consequences of ionising and non-ionising medical radiations
- 3
investigate, analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply this knowledge and understanding to radiation therapy practice
- 4
assume the role of a qualified/accredited radiation therapist capable of independent and collaborative clinical decision making to perform the appropriate procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury and to provide optimal patient care
- 5
demonstrate and apply a knowledge of research principles, evidence based, reflective and ethical medical radiations science practice, as well as lifelong learning skills
- 6
communicate knowledge, findings and rationale underpinning these to the professional and lay community clearly, ethically and unambiguously.
Entry requirements
English language
Above Monash Minimum: Level D, that is: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0) ; or TOEFL Paper-based test: 587 with TWE of 5.0; or TOEFL internet-based test score of 98 overall with Listening: 24, Reading 24, Writing 27, Speaking 23, or equivalent approved English test
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Professional accreditation
The Master of Radiation Therapy is accredited, with conditions, by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for general (full) registration as a radiation therapist from the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (subject to English language requirements).
All students will be registered as student practitioners with the Medical Radiations Practice Board through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
Notes for students
This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. However holders of some other categories of Australian visas living in Australia, and students studying off-campus by distance learning and living outside of Australia may be eligible for this course.
Other information
This course provides advanced knowledge and skills for graduates with a background in science or health care to obtain a professional entry level qualification to work in the field of radiation therapy.
It provides a professional qualification at a postgraduate level of study.
Employment opportunities for graduates exist in both public and private health sectors, in metropolitan and regional Australia. This is the only distance-learning graduate-entry radiation therapy program offered in Australia and it may be available for interstate students to study in their home state.
An integral component of the course is 57 weeks of clinical attachments completed over the two years.
Currently NSW clinical placement centres have a requirement that students undertaking clinical are from their state. This is a requirement as they are offering the clinical placements to be able to fill their future workforce. Without fulfilling these requirements we would not be able to offer these places to applicants. The current admissions process includes offering to applicants based on a ranking which combines their academic and Situational Judgement test. These rankings do not take into account clinical locations. We will adjust the offering of applicants by rank but taking into account the location of applicants and clinical placement requirements.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
Common questions
How long is Master of Radiation Therapy?
2 years full time, 72 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 3 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Radiation Therapy?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Radiation Therapy units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.