Radiation Therapy Degree and Advanced Diploma Program - U of T
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How long does it take?
The joint University of Toronto/Michener Radiation Therapy Degree/Advanced Diploma program is a three-year full time program. There is one intake each year, in September, and theory-based courses are held at both U of T's downtown campus and at Michener.
Start Date
September 2009
Admission Requirements
Radiation therapy is a second entry program - you must have at least one year of university education to apply. If you have a Master's or PhD degree your undergraduate courses will still be reviewed, as the prerequisites ensure that each student has the background necessary to be successful in the program.
- A minimum of one year (5 credits) of university education , with one full course in each of:
- Biology
- Mathematics (Calculus, Algebra or Statistics)
- Physics
- A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of B-, and a minimum grade of C- in each of the required courses
Because all lectures, seminars and clinical laboratory sessions and activities are conducted in English, it is essential that students have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English. Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of an English language assessment. Information regarding when proof of English facility must be provided and, if so, the acceptable tests to consider and the required scores can be found in the booklet entitled "The University of Toronto Next Steps: Your Guide to the Application Process" that is sent to all applicants in the acknowledgment package or visit the U of T web site. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make all the necessary arrangements to take this test and to ensure that the test results are received no later than March 31.
The following tests and scores are acceptable proof of English facility:
- TOEFL (UofT Institution code 0982-00 and Michener Institution code 0323-00)
(a) Internet-based test, minimum requirement is a total score of 100 + 22 on Writing section
(b) Computer-based test, minimum requirement is a total score of 250 + 5.0 on Essay
(c) Paper-based test, minimum requirement is a total score of 600 + 5.0 on TWE - IELTS
Minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 - MELAB
Minimum requirement is an overall score of 85, with no part score below 80 - COPE
Minimum requirement is an overall score of 5, with 2 in Writing, and 1 or 2 in Reading and Listening sections
You must submit your results to both Michener and the University of Toronto.
Tuition
| Domestic Student Fee | International Student Fee | |
| Academic fee | $5,398.00 | $19,145.00 |
| Non-academic incidental fee | $1,557.30 | $1,557.30 |
| Health Insurance Premium | Not applicable | $756.00 |
* Tuition fees are based on the 2008-2009 figures and are subject to change for the 2009-2010 academic year.
How do I apply?
UofT Students
- Complete the University of Toronto Online Internal Application
Non-UofT Students
- Apply online to Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC)
- The Medical Radiation Sciences B.Sc. is listed under the University of Toronto section entitled "second and higher year programs requiring more than OAC level". The code for the Radiation Therapy Program is TRT.
Please apply to ONLY one discipline. Applicants will have the opportunity to apply to the other disciplines later by completing the Medical Radiation Sciences Program Choice Form sent by the Medical Radiation Sciences Office as part of the acknowledgement package.
Out of Province Applicants
- Students from non-Ontario universities are eligible to apply for admission. Applicants attending non-Canadian universities must have completed the equivalent of at least one year's undergraduate education at an Ontario university to qualify for consideration. A higher tuition fee will be levied on individuals who are not Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
Program Information and Application Forms
Applicants seeking admission to the first year of the joint B.Sc./Diploma Radiation Therapy program may obtain information and applications from the following locations:
- Medical Radiation Sciences Program, 222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1V4 Telephone (416) 596-3117 or toll free 1-800-387-9066; Fax (416) 596-3122; E-mail radsciinfo@michener.ca
- Admissions and Awards, University of Toronto, 315 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A3; Telephone (416) 978-2190; www.adm.utoronto.ca
Application Deadline
March 1, 2009
Interview Dates for 2009 intake:
April 15, 2009
April 16, 2009
April 17, 2009
What will I learn?
When you enroll in the Radiation Therapy program at Michener you will gain exposure to all aspects of the profession, including treatment planning and simulation, dose distribution, construction of immobilization devices, treatment delivery, patient care, and health care ethics.
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Semester 1 - Fall Foundations of Interprofessional Collaboration I (Communications) Introduction to Patient Care in the Medical Radiation Sciences Introduction to Radiation Physics Radiobiology & Radiation Protection Anatomy |
Semester 2 - Winter Foundations of Interprofessional Collaboration II Patient Care in Radiation Therapy I Physiology Introduction to Radiation Dosimetry Radiation Therapy Methodology I
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Semester 3 - Summer Introduction to Clinical Radiation Therapy Selective I
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Semester 4 - Fall Introduction to Research Patient Care in Radiation Therapy II Treatment Planning I Radiation Therapy Methodology II Clinical Oncology I Integrated C.T. Imaging Theory and Practice I
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Semester 5 - Winter Collaborative Patient Care Special Topics in Patient Care I Treatment Planning II Radiation Therapy Methodology III Clincial Oncology II Interprofessional Collaborative Clinical Simulation |
Semester 6 - Summer Leadership in Health Care Clinical Behavioural Sciences Simulated Clinical Experience: Radiation Therapy Selective II
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Semester 7 - Fall Clinical Radiation Therapy II (15 weeks)
Research Methods II (13 weeks) Clinical Project (13 weeks) |
Semester 8 - Winter Clinical Radiation Therapy III (15 weeks) Research Methods II (13 weeks) Selective III (13 weeks) |
Note: The above curriculum is subject to change. Clinical education may be scheduled as simulation experience at Michener or as placement in clinical environments with our clinical partners.
Selectives give you some expertise in specialized fields of practice such as MRI, ultrasound, health education, specialized radiation therapy methods, and computer assisted image analysis, and may allow you to fast track certain advanced level programs.
Clinical Sites
Clinical placements give you hands-on practice, experience in different work environments, and the opportunity to network with potential employers, including:
- Durham Regional Cancer Centre, Oshawa
- Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, Kingston
- Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
- Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, Ottawa
- The North Western Ontario Regional Cancer Centre, Thunder Bay
- University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto
Please note: Clinical sites are subject to change.
Accreditation
The Radiation Therapy program is a Canadian Medical Association (CMA) accredited program and has achieved 6 years accreditation status.
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that programs enable their students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as competent health practitioners for the benefit of all Canadians. Accreditation, an external validation of program quality, is the public recognition that an educational program has met national standards (CMA 2006)
Graduating from an accredited program means that:
- your education has met national standards
- your program has patient care and student welfare at the forefront
- your education is relevant to current medical practice
- your have access to professional registration
- you have attained the competencies required for entry to practice
- your education is recognized by employers and the public
- you have greater mobility as a health science practitioner
Scholarships
BLJC Radiation Therapy Scholarship
General Scholarships and bursaries
U of T Scholarships
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