Radiation Therapy, B.S.
A radiation therapist is a health care professional skilled in the art and science of medical radiation treatment. Therapists are primarily concerned with the design and administration of radiation therapy treatment, in addition to issues of daily well-being for patients with cancer. A therapist is responsible for administering the prescribed treatment dose of radiation using high-energy linear accelerators. These treatments are provided to cure the patient or control the disease, improving patients' quality of life. Therapists also monitor patients’ reactions for radiation side effects and keep highly accurate records of planning, treatment and equipment use.
This profession combines the great satisfaction of helping others during difficult times with sophisticated technological equipment and scientific techniques. Radiation therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and other medical specialists to provide the best treatment and support available to their patients.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Outcomes & Placement Statistics
- Overall Outcomes: About 84% of SLU graduates are either employed, pursuing further studies, engaged in service programs, or in the military within six months after graduation
- Employment Breakdown: Another source reports that roughly 49.6% are working, 44.1% continue education, and 5.6% are still seeking employment
- Satisfaction: Around 92% of graduates are satisfied with their career or graduate study outcomes
Career Support and Resources
- SLU offers comprehensive career preparation through:
- Handshake: The central platform for job listings, internships, and on-campus recruiting
- Career Services: Offers résumé coaching, mock interviews via BigInterview, career fairs, experiential learning, and alumni networking through SLUConnections and other tools (Interstride, GoinGlobal)
- Special Programs: Including BHIP (Billiken Horizons Internship Program), research grants (SURGE), reciprocity assistance for job searches beyond St. Louis, skill development modules, and MyPlan career coaching
- Global Network: Over 133,000 alumni globally who provide networking and professional opportunities
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) is a safe baseline for SLU admission, but selective majors may require 3.2+.
TOEFL iBT – 80
TOEFL PBT – 550
TOEFL ITP Plus (China) – 627
IELTS – 6.5
PTE Academic – 54
Duolingo English Test – 110
SAT (Reading & Writing) – 550
ACT (English section) – 21
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
227840 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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