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- Learn about the interaction of radiation on body tissue, treatment planning using clinical software, and treatment delivery.
- Clinical placement begins during first year and allows you to practise your communication, caring and technical skills with real patients.
- Prepare for a career as a radiation therapist, treating cancer patients and planning and delivering prescribed radiation doses.
Highlights
- Learn about the interaction of radiation on body tissue, treatment planning using clinical software, and treatment delivery.
- Clinical placement begins during first year and allows you to practise your communication, caring and technical skills with real patients.
- Prepares you for a career as a radiation therapist, treating cancer patients and planning and delivering prescribed radiation doses.
Why choose this course?
We offer Queensland’s only university degree in radiation therapy.
This course has been designed in consultation with clinical staff from industry. You will learn from registered professionals with extensive experience.
You will gain clinical skills and hands-on experience from your first semester.
The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy is a professional degree. It provides graduates with a highly specialised qualification in Radiation Therapy.
This degree is only offered on a full-time basis. The course is not designed as a bridging course for a different career.
Your studies will cover the interaction of radiation on body tissue, radiation therapy treatment planning, image matching, and treatment delivery in a virtual environment.
Real-world learning
Our on-campus facilities incorporate technology and equipment to develop your confidence and experience.
The Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training uses augmented reality technology. You will practice your skills while immersed in a virtual environment. Use life-sized virtual radiation therapy equipment to deliver treatment to virtual patients.
By practising in our facilities you will build confidence. You'll hone fundamental skills using specialist clinical computer programs and the virtual treatment environment.
You will start supervised clinical experience during first semester in your first year. Students spend significant time on placement in the second, third and fourth years with approximately 40 weeks over the four years. Travel and accommodation is self-funded however bursaries and scholarships may be available.
Professional placement allows you to apply your skills and explore different settings.
Placements are available in private and public radiation therapy departments. You will have opportunities to undertake placement throughout Queensland and interstate.
Radiation therapy is a rewarding career. It combines patient care and emotional support with science and technology.
Radiation therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary medical team. They plan and deliver highly accurate radiation treatment to cancer patients.
Typically, a patient receiving radiation therapy will see the radiation therapist every day for several weeks. You will need to be able to demonstrate empathy and a caring nature towards a wide range of patients.
Honours pathway
In the first semester of third year, you will have the option to submit an expression of interest for the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours). This option is available for high performing students with a GPA greater than 6.0.
Studying honours involves completing a clinically based research project. Which will extend your knowledge of the field. On entry to honours you will retain the credit you have successfully completed in the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy.
Honours is completed within the same time period as the bachelor degree. Honours units are substituted for bachelor units. Both the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy and the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours) are completed in 4 years, full time.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of this course may work as a radiation therapist in the Radiation Therapy department of a private or public facility.
There are regional shortages for radiation therapists across Australia (Australian Government Occupational Shortage List 2025). Graduates looking to live and work in regional communities have very strong employment prospects.
Research and educational opportunities are also available.
Professional recognition
This course is an approved program of study with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). All graduates from the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy or Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours) are eligible to apply for general registration with the MRPBA.
Student registration
QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency at www.ahpra.gov.au.
Possible careers
- Radiation therapist
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2027 fees
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Fees
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence