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More than one million cancer patients receive radiation treatment each year—and Suffolk University’s Radiation Science & Therapy program can put you on the front lines of this multi-faceted field that integrates radiation, biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Prepare for a rewarding career in the medical field, research, or further graduate study in the field of cancer treatment and health sciences.

You'll learn from leaders in the field while gaining clinical experience at some of the finest oncology facilities in the country. Our JRCERT-accredited program is a collaboration between the Suffolk University Biology Department and our world-class clinical sites: Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston), Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston), Emerson Hospital (Concord, Massachusetts), Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Newton, Massachusetts), and North Shore Cancer Center (Danvers, Massachusetts).

Our expert faculty will work with you to tailor a program of study from our program options that helps you achieve your goals. You will begin your freshman year as a radiation science major. If you're interested, you can apply to the radiation therapy major in your sophomore year. If at that time you're not accepted to the radiation therapy program, you may reapply the following year, while continuing your studies in radiation science.

The Radiation Science Major emphasizes laboratory and research training rather than clinical training, making it ideal preparation for medical research careers and graduate study. By integrating the study of biology, radiation, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, our well-rounded program prepares you for a career in health care or any of the sciences. Majors in the program have the opportunity to complete an internship at a regional healthcare facility, including the possibility of interning at a top medical center.

If you are selected for the Radiation Therapy Major, you'll combine your classroom studies with hands-on clinical training at one of our partnering hospitals. Suffolk students enjoy clinical experiences at Boston's world-famous healthcare facilities, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Your clinical training includes observing and participating in the daily responsibilities of radiation therapists, patient care, and operation of the linear accelerator treatment machines.

Suffolk also offers a Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry. 

Accreditation

Our program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the national governing body for radiation education programs:

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"My time at Suffolk provided me with a strong foundation for my career. All of my professors had a passion for teaching and provided encouragement and support. In my final two years at Suffolk, I rotated through several different hospitals as a student working closely with Radiation Therapists. This clinical experience was very challenging, but provided me with the skills necessary to have a successful career as a Radiation Therapist."
Bill Hazeltine, 12', Radiation Therapy Major Lead Radiation Therapist, Massachusetts General Hospital

Undergraduate

Radiation Science Major

The radiation science major at Suffolk University is designed for students who want to pursue careers or graduate studies in the health sciences such as radiation safety or clinical research, and/or biology. Clinical training is not required.
Radiation Science Minor

Suffolk University in Boston offers an academic minor in radiation science to undergraduate students.

Radiation Therapy Major

The Suffolk University radiation therapy major gives undergraduates the opportunity to complete 1,300 hours of clinical experience at Suffolk's world-class clinical sites in and around Boston, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Undergraduate Certificates

Medical Dosimetry Certificate

Suffolk University and its prestigious clinical affiliates offer a 21-month post-bachelor's certificate in medical dosimetry. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and want to be an integral member of a radiation oncology team.

Graduate Certificates

Radiation Therapy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Suffolk University's JRCERT-accredited Post-Baccalaureate Radiation Therapy Program is a collaboration between the Suffolk University Biology Department and world-class clinical sites in and around Boston. Upon graduating, students can take the ARRT exam and apply for jobs.

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