Overview

During the Radiation Therapy program at Monash University, you will gain 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.

Key facts

This is the only distance learning graduate entry radiation therapy program offered in Australia and it may be available if you are interstate and want to study in your home state.

Continuous clinical attachments are a key feature of the course and as such your clinical hours will be greater compared to other entry to practice Radiation Therapy courses.

Placements are available to you in large teaching hospitals and private practices to ensure you gain the best opportunities. Placements are also available in rural settings and interstate.

Careers and opportunities

This intensive, workplace-based course provides you with a fast-track qualification because you study full-time in three semesters, including a summer semester each year. You will be taught by leading academics with extensive experience in the practice of radiation therapy and science.

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).

Accreditation

The Master of Radiation Therapy is accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiation therapy science

Radiation therapy science and professional practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

More details

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in science or health science including study of human anatomy and physiology with an average WAM of 65%.

Applicants must also have passed Year 12 Physics or higher or an equivalent bridging course. Details of equivalent bridging courses in physics and anatomy and physiology can be obtained from the Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences website.

Tuition Fees

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57500 AUD / year

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