BP321 - Bachelor of Medical Radiation
Plan: BP321RTP25 - Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy)
Award abbreviation: BMedRad(RadTher)
Total credit points: 384
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3.5 years Full-time
Location: RMIT University, Bundoora Campus
Owning school: Health and Biomedical Sciences (173H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/health-and-biomedical-sciences
ASCED code: 061501
CRICOS code: 117342F
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
Medical Radiation – Radiation Therapy is the field of clinical practice, education, and research that deals with the use of ionising radiation as one of the main treatment options for patients diagnosed with cancer contributing to the high cancer cure rates in Australia. As a Radiation Therapist, you will combine your knowledge of the biomedical sciences with technical expertise and exceptional patient care to treat disease. As a Radiation Therapist you will use imaging equipment and specialised computer systems to design treatment plans for radiation delivery to patients,
The program is focused on developing your knowledge and skills relevant to the professional discipline area of Radiation Therapy with an emphasis
on developing your knowledge in anatomy, pathology, physiology, physics, technology, patient care, and clinical research. You will gain knowledge and skills from a range of learning activities and will be guided in the application and refinement of your clinical skills through supervised laboratory sessions and through the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. The WIL program will be undertaken in a range of radiation therapy clinical departments across Australia.
During the final year of the program, you will undertake the following capstone experience which will integrate your clinical and academic skills: RADI1233 Transitioning to Independent Clinical Practice.
Note that this program requires you to attend classes on campus and participate in placement activities. This program is delivered in a blended mode where you will participate in online and essential face-to-face learning activities.
This program consists of 4 years volume of learning, undertaken over 3.5 years via a condensed mode of delivery.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation
Graduates of the RMIT Diploma of Radiation Science are guaranteed entry to the Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy) . Students who commence the pathway from 2025 onwards will receive credit for entry and will receive up to 48 credit points.
If you are entering the program with previous bachelor degree studies, or you have completed a Medical Radiations program outside of Australia, credit transfer may be available for your prior study.
For more information on credit transfer, please visit RMIT website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program. As a successful graduate of this program, you may (upon application) be eligible to proceed to BH058 Bachelor of Health and Biomedical Sciences (Honours), or MR228 Master of Science (Medical Radiations Science). On successful completion of either of these programs, you may apply for DR228 PhD (Medical Radiations Science). Acceptance into these programs would be subject to each programs' entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL, or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 7.0, with no band below 7.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Radiation Therapy) is not yet accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Accreditation Committee (MRPAC) or approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA). MRPAC will consider the program for accreditation in 2026, in the second year of program delivery. This is in line with their accreditation procedures and timelines.
MRPAC is responsible for accrediting all medical radiation programs within Australia. Graduates who have successfully completed an MRPBA approved program of study are eligible to apply with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (Ahpra), Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) for general registration as a Medical Radiation practitioner, subject to meeting the MRPBA’s registration standards e.g. Criminal history, English language skills etc.
Industry Links
This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. These committees help inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences and offer advice on professional careers.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com.
Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.
In addition, with myDesktop you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a range of services, resources and opportunities to support your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
- Transition to RMIT
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We also offer a dedicated support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: Indigenous students - RMIT University
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