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Twin Cities Campus
Radiation Therapy B.A.Sc.Bachelor of Applied Science
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
The bachelor of applied science (B.A.Sc.) degree with a major in radiation therapy provides leading-edge medical and technical courses and clinical experience in top-ranking radiation oncology departments. Radiation therapy graduates are prepared to meet the changing demands of new technologies and advancements in treatment techniques and meet national certification requirements. Didactic and clinical experiences will sharpen critical thinking and problem solving skills, and provide the knowledge base in management and education that is crucial to future advancement.
The major is offered in partnership with University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview (UMMC,F) School of Radiation Therapy. Most classes are conducted at UMMC,F with clinicals at UMMC,F and other health care sites in the Twin Cities.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
45 credits
before admission to the program.
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
The following are required for admission to the UMMC,F program:
? Proof of immunization (records reviewed by UMMC Employee Health)
? CPR certification
? Medical physical
? Proof of health insurance
? FUMC School of Radiation Therapy application
? A minimum of 20 hours of documented shadowing/observation in an approved radiation therapy department
? Interview with Admission Committee
? Vulnerable Adults Act Background Check
? A signed Essential Functions form indicating student understanding of the essential functions for successful completion of the radiation therapy program
? Computer proficiency
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Required prerequisites
Preparatory Courses
Students who have earned a radiographer certificate should consult with the UMMC,F program director to determine whether to register for RTT 2001. This preparatory course may be completed after admission to the UMMC,F program.
RTT 2001 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
BIOL 1009 - General Biology
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking
[CIV]
(3.0 cr)
or
COMM 3605W - Persuasive Speaking and Speech Writing
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
or
PSTL 1461 {Inactive}
[CIV]
(3.0 cr)
or
COMM 3402 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
(3.0 cr)
MATH 1031 - College Algebra and Probability
[MATH]
(3.0 cr)
or
MATH 1051 - Precalculus I
[MATH]
(3.0 cr)
MATH 1151 - Precalculus II
[MATH]
(3.0 cr)
PSTL 1281 {Inactive}
[SOCS]
(4.0 cr)
or
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology
[SOCS]
(4.0 cr)
PHSL 1001 - Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology for Non-Majors
(4.0 cr)
PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology
(4.0 cr)
PHIL 1003W - Introduction to Ethics
[CIV, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHIL 3305 - Medical Ethics
(4.0 cr)
CNES 1046 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
or
PHAR 1002 - Medical Terminology
(2.0 cr)
or
PHAR 5201 - Applied Medical Terminology
(2.0 cr)
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1201W {Inactive}
[PHYS, WI]
(5.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Major Courses
ABUS 4041 - Dynamics of Leadership
(3.0 cr)
HSM 3521 - Health Care Delivery Systems
(3.0 cr)
HSM 4501 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
HSM 4541 - Health Care Finance
(3.0 cr)
HSM 4561W - Health Care Administration and Management
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
HSM 4581 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
3xxx or higher department approved equivalent on clinical research concepts/practice
RTT 3501 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
RTT 3521 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
RTT 3541 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
RTT 3561 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
RTT 3581 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
RTT 3596 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
RTT 3696 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
RTT 4511 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
RTT 4581 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
RTT 4596 {Inactive}
(6.0 cr)
RTT 4601 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
RTT 4696 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
RTT 4796 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
RTT 3120 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
RTT 3121 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
RTT 3140 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
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