BSc (Medical Radiation Science) (Radiation Therapy) in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

The field of medical radiation science empowers healthcare providers to diagnose, treat, and track illnesses while delivering cancer treatments.

Ongoing technological innovations are driving growth in medical imaging and radiation therapy services.

This program covers essential foundations for medical radiation practice – including medical physics, human anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based care – alongside interdisciplinary studies in science and health sciences to establish healthcare fundamentals.

Students begin with a shared first-year curriculum alongside peers from other health and science disciplines before specializing in either Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy from the second year onward.

The curriculum cultivates ethical decision-making, legal understanding, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills necessary for patient-centered care.

Students complete 45 weeks of hands-on clinical training across hospital settings, private clinics, and regional healthcare facilities.

Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapists play a vital role in administering treatments and supporting patients undergoing radiation therapy, particularly for cancer care.
These professionals utilize advanced technologies to plan, develop, and administer precise radiation treatments.