Section 114.7 - Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

The Department of Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta offers a undergraduate degree in Radiation Therapy. The program is designed to develop a competent, critical thinking, reflective radiation therapist who effectively contributes to the care of the patient with cancer and who is committed to excellence in professional practice.

Program design support learners’ progression from knowledge through skill acquisition to synthesis and competency. It also enables the development towards achievement of the described professional qualities of a radiation therapist by thinking, communicating, and acting in increasingly sophisticated ways. This degree prepares graduates to pursue post-baccalaureate or graduate programs that may lead to advanced practice opportunities.

In addition, students will learn the foundations of research and engage in group research projects during the clinical component of the fourth year of the degree program. For admission information See §15.9.10.

Orientation

It is mandatory that each student, after acceptance into the program, attend Orientation. This is scheduled immediately before the beginning of the first term.

Program of Courses

Year 2

(1)	ONCOL 253
(2)	ONCOL 233
(3)	CELL 201
(4)	RADTH 205
(5)	PHYSL 210
(6)	ONCOL 243
(7)	ONCOL 210
(8)	ONCOL 234
(9)	ONCOL 254
(10)	ONCOL 255
(11)	RADTH 260

Year 3

(1)	ONCOL 335
(2)	RADTH 301
(3)	ONCOL 355
(4)	ANAT 305
(5)	RADTH 328
(6)	ELECTIVE
(7)	ONCOL 310
(8)	ONCOL 356
(9)	ONCOL 306
(10)	INT D 410
(11)	RADTH 360
(12)	RADTH 401

Year 4

(1)	RADTH 460
(2)	RADTH 411
(3)	RADTH 461

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