Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy | CPUT

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The purpose of the qualification is to develop a professional, who is competent in the knowledge and skills required for Radiation Therapy and has gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context.

This qualification enables the professional to competently apply an integration of theory, principles, proven techniques, practical experience and appropriate skills to the solution of well-defined and abstract problems in the selected field of Radiation Therapy. The learner should become a reflective practitioner and a life-long learner in his or her profession, thereby benefiting the community and society.

Appropriate applied skills in management and research will also be demonstrated allowing the holder of this qualification to work independently and in a supervisory capacity within the health care team.

In addition to the application form, selected applicants will be invited for an online digital health screening questionnaire

Career Prospects

  • Radiation Therapist at public hospitals such as those within the National Health Service or private oncology centres like Netcare and Life Healthcare, administering radiotherapy treatment to cancer patients.
  • Clinical Oncology Specialist working alongside radiation oncologists at academic hospitals such as Groote Schuur or Charlotte Maxeke to plan and deliver precise radiation treatments.
  • Medical Dosimetrist collaborating with oncology teams to calculate and plan optimal radiation dose distributions for cancer patients across South African treatment facilities.
  • Radiation Therapy Educator or Clinical Supervisor at universities such as the University of the Free State or University of Pretoria, training the next generation of radiation therapy professionals.
  • Radiation Safety Officer employed by hospitals, research institutions, or the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) to ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations and safety standards.

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