Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IBRS

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 44,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [7.0]
IELTS writing [7.0]
IELTS speaking [7.0]
IELTS listening [7.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
088335E

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partially complete a recognised higher education program at Bachelor or higher level at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete a Diploma level program at a recognised higher education institution

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Advanced Diploma level or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [7.0]
IELTS writing [7.0]
IELTS speaking [7.0]
IELTS listening [7.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	5
India (best 4) Central Board	85
HKDSE	22
Nepal NEB	3.41
Canada High School (OSSD)	90
Eynesbury FSP	415
German Abitur	1.8
Kenya KCSE (average)	A
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	12
Malaysia UEC	20
Norway GPA	5
Pakistan HSSC	90
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	12
Australia	93
Sweden GPA	18
IB (best 6)	35
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	12
USA SAT (1600)	1465
Vietnam	9.5
India (best 4) State Board	95

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Aim

The program prepares graduates who are life-long learners who can cope with an environment of rapidly changing technologies, with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable them to gain professional accreditation in the specialist field of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).

Content & Structure

The first two years of the program focus on the basic sciences which underpin the study and practice of medical radiation science. Year 3 focuses on the development of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes using an integrated approach with on-campus learning preceding clinical practice. The final year includes periods of consolidated clinical practice and pre-clinical workshops, and focuses on the development of skills in preparation for transition to practice as a radiation therapy professional. 144 units of study must be completed successfully to satisfy the award requirements.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country	HLTH 1063	4.5
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5
Human Physiology 100	BIOL 1049	4.5
Introduction to Medical Radiation Practice	RADY 1017	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Physiology 101	BIOL 1050	4.5
Physics for Medical Radiation 100	PHYS 1017	4.5
Medical Radiation Human Anatomy	HLTH 1026	4.5
Pathology for Medical Radiation	MEDI 2006	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Fundamentals of Pharmacology	PHAR 2019	4.5
Physics for Medical Radiation 200	PHYS 2006	4.5
Radiation Therapy Studies 1	RADY 2011	4.5
Human Anatomy 201 (Gross and Sectional)	RADY 2008	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Radiation Therapy Studies 2	RADY 3029	4.5
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences	HLTH 1049	4.5
Physics for Medical Radiation 300	PHYS 2007	4.5
Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 1	RADY 2015	4.5	Note(s): 2,6	Rule(s): 2
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Advanced Evidence Based Practice	HLTH 3057	4.5
CT and PET Imaging	RADY 3032	4.5
Radiation Therapy Studies 3	RADY 3030	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Radiation Therapy Studies 4	RADY 3031	4.5
Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 2	RADY 3040	9	Note(s): 2
Specialised Medical Radiation	RADY 4023	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 3	RADY 4045	9	Note(s): 2
Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 4	RADY 4046	9	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Radiation Therapy Professional Entry Practice 1	RADY 4049	9	Note(s): 2
Radiation Therapy Professional Entry Practice 2	RADY 4050	9	Note(s): 2

Rules & notes

Rules

1. To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.

2. Students must successfully complete a "Provide First Aid" course before they will be able to commence RADY 2015 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 1.

3. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent students from completing the program.

4. Maximum credit allowed - normally up to two thirds of the total units of the program.

5. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practiced. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.

6. Participation is required in practical classes and clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.

7. Students who do not maintain continuous enrolment in this program after commencing work integrated learning placements, or are returning from a period of absence of more than 12 months will be required to undertake a competency assessment and/or recency training at an upfront cost, in addition to the program tuition fees. This is to ensure students have maintained competency in the required skills to protect the safety of the public during work integrated learning arrangements.

Notes

1. Students will enrol in the radiation therapy specialty at the commencement of the program. Transfer to other specialty streams (medical imaging or nuclear medicine) is only permitted within the bounds of available clinical placements and, where necessary, will involve ranking by academic performance in the first year.

2. The clinical courses (Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 1-4, Radiation Therapy Honours Clinical Practice 4, Radiation Therapy Professional Entry Practice 1-2 and Radiation Therapy Honours Professional Entry Practice 1) form a significant part of the program and students are required to be reasonably fit to successfully undertake these components.

3. Students will be required to complete a clinical placement at a rural or regional location.

4. Students will be required to undertake clinical practice courses at scheduled periods across all seven study periods.

5. Attendance requirements apply to the clinical components of the program. Students enrolled in courses with a clinical component will need to attend on a full-time basis for the duration of the courses.

6. Students will be required to undertake a Certificate of Mandatory Notification before commencing the RADY 2015 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practice 1.

7. This Elective is a free elective to be selected by the student.

8. Normally students who achieve a credit level or above in the courses which make up the first and second years of the program may be considered for the Honours program. A quota of places is offered each year to applicants in an academically ranked order. An invitation to undertake Honours will normally be made towards the end of the second year of the program.

9. Students may be required to complete an interstate clinical placement.

10. Students are strongly encouraged to study full-time. Students seeking part-time study must discuss this with the Program Director prior to enrolment. Part-time students are normally expected to complete the program in eight years.