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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiotherapy | DUT

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The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiotherapy at DUT qualifies graduates as radiation therapists registered with the HPCSA — healthcare professionals who plan and deliver ionising radiation treatment for cancer and other abnormal growths. As South Africa confronts a rising cancer burden, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, the demand for qualified radiation therapists in oncology units has never been greater. The four-year programme develops expertise in treatment planning, radiation physics, patient care, and quality assurance in radiotherapy practice.

English: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 4
Physical Sciences: Level 4
Life Sciences: Level 4
Plus one additional NSC subject: Level 4
Minimum 28 NSC points; applicants placed as 1st choice considered
APS: 28

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)60%Required
Mathematics (NCV)70%Required
Physical Science (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics50%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Radiation Therapist – Plan and deliver precision radiotherapy treatment to cancer patients in oncology units at public and private hospitals.
Linear Accelerator Operator – Operate advanced radiotherapy equipment to deliver high-energy radiation treatment with millimetre precision.
Brachytherapy Technologist – Support the delivery of internal radiation therapy to patients with cervical, prostate, and breast cancer.
Radiotherapy Quality Assurance Officer – Verify and maintain the accuracy of radiotherapy treatment delivery through equipment testing and calibration.
Oncology Team Member – Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, and nurses to provide comprehensive cancer care to patients.

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