Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry

All applicants must complete a clinical shadow experience before the corresponding application deadline. However, it is recommended that applicants complete an in=person shadow as soon as they identify an interest in applying to the program. This will require at least 4 hours of your time and consists of observing a certified medical dosimetrist at work to assure your suitability for the career you are pursuing.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the shadow experience at a nearby medical institution of their choice by contacting the Radiation Oncology Department and requesting a medical dosimetry shadow.

The following information will need to be provided in the admission application form so we can request feedback about the shadow:

• Name of individual(s) with whom you shadowed
• Institution
• Phone number
• Email address
• Date of shadow
• Duration of shadow

In-person shadows at our clinical affiliates are extremely restricted and often unavailable. Suffolk University offers limited virtual demonstrations to meet the shadow requirement.

Please note that only those with submitted applications to Suffolk University’s MS in Medical Dosimetry program may register.

Virtual demonstrations last for two hours, and begin with viewing videos showing treatment plans, followed by a series of questions. The session will be recorded and shared with the admission committee. Applicants may request a shadow through their applicant portal.

Application Deadlines

Applications are for fall semester only.

Deadline: December 1

All application materials, including completion of a shadow, are due by January 15.

Applications submitted after December 1 or completed after January 15 will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis until April 1, but applicants are advised that we typically fill our cohort with applicants who applied by the initial deadline. No applications will be accepted after April 1.

Application Materials

• Completed application—available for Fall 2027 application
• $50 Application Fee (waived for students who visit campus)
• Resume
• Goal Statement (essay)
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  Unless you have been out of school for more than five years, at least one letter should be from a faculty member at either the school where you earned your most recent degree or where you completed your prerequisite coursework
• Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work
  Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
• Shadow feedback (obtained by program from clinical site where shadow occurred)
  As noted in the shadow experience section of the page, applicants will need to list the clinical site and provide contact information of the person with whom they completed their shadow
  For a virtual shadow completed through Suffolk University, the name and email of the Suffolk University staff member conducting the shadow should be entered so they can provide feedback; for additional information please refer to the page section on Shadow Experiences
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE-Academic Scores (international students only)

Application Review Process & Timeline

Applications are reviewed as soon as they are completed, and math assessments are conducted starting in September.

Math assessment (by invitation)

Applicants with completed applications who meet our minimum entry requirements are invited to the math assessment, which is completed virtually and without a calculator. The assessment covers basic arithmetic functions, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, basic college algebra, exponential functions including power laws, natural logs, basic geometry, similar triangles, areas, perimeter and trigonometry. The program does not provide practice problems or study materials.

Screening Interview (by invitation)

Applicants with strong performance in the math assessment are invited to an initial screening interview with the program director. This virtual interview will be scheduled towards the end of January. The interview is not recorded but Zoom AI is used to create summary notes for our records.

Committee Interview (by invitation)

Applicants with strong performance in the screening interview are invited to the final step of the application process, which is a committee interview. The committee comprises program faculty and practitioners from our clinical affiliates. This interview is also virtual and is typically scheduled in mid-February.

Admission Decisions

Applicants are typically informed of admission decisions by mid-March. This may vary by a few weeks depending on how many committee interviews are scheduled.

Cost of Graduate Study at Suffolk

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Financial Aid for Graduate Study

Graduate students are automatically considered for merit-based funding of up to $18,000 at the time of admission. Merit awards are based on the applicant’s academic credentials; no separate application is required.

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