The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Technology is a four-year degree program consisting of two years of pre-professional courses and two years of professional courses. The  program  is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300.

The program complies with the professional curriculum of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiation Therapy Technology and is eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Admission to Pre-professional Program

The first two years (pre-professional program) are taken in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a Pre-Radiation Therapy major, the admission requirements of which are satisfied by general admission to the University. Students should consult with the University Advising Center, 1600 Adamany Library, regarding course selection. Students are urged to attend a College Information Night to learn about the professional program and application process: Information Meeting.

Recommended High School Preparation: Students interested in a career in radiation therapy technology should take as many of the following high school courses as possible: biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science, keyboarding, speech, and composition.

Admission to Professional Program

Admission to the professional program requires completion of the above pre-professional course requirements and satisfaction of specific admission requirements listed below. The application deadline is November 30 for matriculation into the professional program for the subsequent spring/summer term.

Students should work with an advisor in the University Advising Center (313-577-2680) to stay current with pre-professional coursework and program admission requirements. The program faculty provides career advisement at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' Monthly College Information Meeting held on the first Tuesday of each month. Attendance of at least one monthly meeting is a mandatory application requirement prior to the beginning of the application process.

Since applicants who are admitted will eventually be working as a member of a health care team, the admissions committee evaluates candidates based on their personal qualities as well as their academic achievement. Therefore, throughout the interview and the completion of other application requirements, such criteria as a student's maturity, motivation, knowledge of the profession, interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and empathy for others is evaluated.

Professional Program Admission Requirements

The student applying to the professional program must meet the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of all pre-professional courses (or their equivalents) by the end of the winter term for spring semester program start.
2. Hold a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.7 math and science prerequisite GPA.
3. Completion of a RTT Program Application and submission of all required documentation.
4. Submission of official transcripts from all college institutions attended (other than Wayne State).
5. Attendance at a Monthly College Information Meeting at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. Out-of-state applicants should contact a Radiation Therapy Technology faculty member for options to accommodate individual circumstances.
6. Two clinical visits to affiliate institutions. If clinical sites are unavailable, alternative arrangements can be made. Call 313-577-5711 to schedule a visit.  Out-of-state applicants should contact a Radiation Therapy Technology faculty member for options to accommodate individual circumstances.
7. Submission of two references via the application portal from an employer/supervisor and a college professor/advisor, preferably one from each.
8. Completion of at least 57 credit hours before starting the professional program requirements.
9. Satisfaction of the University General Education requirements.

Application Deadline: The application and deadline for submission of required materials is November 30. Prospective students are urged to submit applications as early as possible when the application opens in mid-summer.

Application Review: All applications will be reviewed for completeness and the Admissions Committee will review all qualified applicants submitted by the deadline. The Admissions Committee will notify applicants of their interview status. Interviews are typically conducted in February of each year. A number of criteria will be evaluated, including academic achievement and personal qualities. The Radiation Therapy Technology Program typically notifies each applicant of a final admission decision in March.

Professional Program

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the degree Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Technology must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including professional coursework, the University General Education Requirements, and any needed elective credit. The total course work will be distributed between two years of pre-professional courses and the two-year professional program as outlined below. Courses in the professional program are taken in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Enrollment requires full-time student status for six consecutive terms (twenty-four months), during which time students take didactic and clinical courses. The clinical program includes approximately twenty hours per week of clinical education at multiple affiliate institutions in the greater metropolitan Detroit area. Such institutions include urban and suburban hospitals.

While most required courses are scheduled during usual daytime hours, students are required to attend some courses or individual class sessions in early evening.

Scholarship

Students in the professional program are subject to high academic and professional standards. A grade of 'C' (2.00) or above is required in each professional course, and the student must maintain a term grade point average of 2.70 throughout the program. A grade of 'C-minus' (1.67) in a professional course indicates unsatisfactory performance; repetition of the course is required, and review by the Academic Committee will occur. A second grade of 'C-minus' or below, or a single grade of 'D' or less (1.00 or less) will result in immediate dismissal from the professional program. Academic standards and program probation policies are subject to change. Academic standards and policies are published annually; copies are available upon request from the Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Liability Insurance 

Each student is required to have professional liability insurance during the entire length of the professional program. Neither the clinical affiliates, nor Wayne State University, assume liability for student actions during clinical education.