MITS
BSC IN RADIATION THERAPY
Course Aim:
The aim of this four year professional degree is to develop professionals who, in addition to demonstrating the knowledge and skills required in Radiation Therapy, have also gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context.
The Radiation Therapist should be proficient in a range of generic and academic skills, having a broad integrated knowledge of health science. The radiographer should be a reflective practitioner and a life-long learner in the profession in order to benefit the community and society.
The curriculum facilitates the holistic development of the student. Students gain professional skills in the clinical environment. This involves working with patients as part of the Health Care Team.
Opportunities:
Graduates find employment in academic hospitals, private and public practice both nationally and internationally, research institutes, and related industries.
Admission requirements:
For all Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mrs Sonja Fortuin (Admin: Department)
021 959 6538
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Ms Bridget Wyrley-Birch
021 959 6538/6045
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Mr Siyabonga Mntanywa (Admin: Faculty Office)
021 959 6491
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BSC IN RADIATION THERAPY
Course Aim:
The aim of this four year professional degree is to develop professionals who, in addition to demonstrating the knowledge and skills required in Radiation Therapy, have also gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context.
The Radiation Therapist should be proficient in a range of generic and academic skills, having a broad integrated knowledge of health science. The radiographer should be a reflective practitioner and a life-long learner in the profession in order to benefit the community and society.
The curriculum facilitates the holistic development of the student. Students gain professional skills in the clinical environment. This involves working with patients as part of the Health Care Team.
Opportunities:
Graduates find employment in academic hospitals, private and public practice both nationally and internationally, research institutes, and related industries.
Admission requirements:
For all Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 1 (HSL103S)
R 3,220.00
HUMAN SCIENCES 1 (HSC105S)
R 7,090.00
MEDICAL IMAGING AND ONCOLOGIC MODALITIES 1 (MIO105S)
R 10,150.00
PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 1 (PCM105S)
R 6,120.00
PHYSICAL SCIENCES 1 (PSC103S)
R 7,410.00
THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 1 (HPF105S)
R 5,800.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
HEALTH SCIENCE LITERACY 2 (HSL203S)
R 3,710.00
HUMAN SCIENCES 2 (RT) (HSC203S)
R 6,280.00
PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 2 [RT] (PCM203S)
R 5,800.00
PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2 (RT) (PSC203S)
R 6,280.00
RADIATION THERAPY PRACTICE 2 [RT] (RTP203S)
R 12,400.00
THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL 2 (HPF203S)
R 5,800.00
THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PROF PRACTICE 3 (RT) (AHP303S)
R 5,320.00
HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 3 (HSR303S)
R 6,120.00
HUMAN SCIENCES 3 [RT] (HSC304S)
R 5,480.00
PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT 3 [RT] (PCM303S)
R 5,320.00
PHYSICS OF RADIATION THERAPY 3 (RT) (PRT303S)
R 6,120.00
RADIATION THERAPY PRACTICE 3 [RT] (RTP304S)
R 12,080.00
FOURTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE PROF PRACTICE 4 [RT] (AHP404S)
R 6,600.00
HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH 4 (HSR405S)
R 5,160.00
HUMAN SCIENCES 4 [RT] (HSC403S)
R 5,160.00
PHYSICS OF RADIATION THERAPY 4 [RT] (PRT403S)
R 6,120.00
RADIATION THERAPY PRACTICE 4 [RT] (RTP403S)
R 10,150.00
Select one of the following electives:
ADV RADIOTHERAPY DOSIMETRY & GRAPHIC PLAN 4 (EDP403S)
R 4,990.00
CLINICAL MENTORING IN RADIOTHERAPY 4 (EMT403S)
R 4,990.00
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 (EEN403S)
R 4,990.00
FUSION IMAGING IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY 4 (EFI403S)
R 4,990.00
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION 4 (EHE403S)
R 4,990.00
MULTI- CULTURAL HEALTH CARE IN RADIOTHERAP 4 (EMC403S)
R 4,990.00
PAEDIATRIC RADIATION ONCOLOGY 4 (EPO403S)
R 4,990.00
PALLIATIVE CARE IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY 4 (EPC403S)
R 4,990.00
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CLINICAL RADIOTHERAPY 4 (EQA403S)
R 4,990.00
RADIOBIOLOGICAL APPLIC IN RADIOTHERAPY 4 (ERB403S)
R 4,990.00
UNSEALED RADIONUCLIDES FOR THERAPY 4 (ETR403S)
R 4,990.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mrs Sonja Fortuin (Admin: Department)
021 959 6538
Ms Bridget Wyrley-Birch
021 959 6538/6045
Mr Siyabonga Mntanywa (Admin: Faculty Office)
021 959 6491
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.