Radiotherapy technology

B.Sc.Radiotherapy technology course deals about the medical use of ionizing radiation, as a part of cancer treatment, to kill the tumour cells and spare the normal tissues. High-energy x-rays and gamma rays generated from sophisticated equipment such as Medical Linear Accelerators, Telecobalt and High dose Brachytherapy. Recent advanced machines are used to treat cancer patients by various radiotherapy techniques such as Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy and many other special techniques. This course also facilitates invaluable practical experience which includes hands-on use of the radiotherapy equipment mentioned above.

Duration: 3 Years + 1 Year InternshipLevel : Graduation
Type: DegreeEligibility: +2
B.Sc. Radiotherapy technology Eligibility
  • Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology with minimum 35% marks in each subjects (Academic / Vocational Stream).
B.Sc. Radiotherapy technology Eligibility for Lateral Entry
  • The lateral entry is applicable for all the UG Degree Course of Allied Health Science wherever corresponding Diploma Course is available in the concerned specialty. The duration of one year Internship applicable for all the Lateral Entry Candidates.
  • Candidates belongs to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examination after period of 12years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany and Zoology with minimum 35% marks in each subjects (Academic/Vocational Stream)
B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology Employment Areas
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Diagnostic Labs
  • Government & Private Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes
  • Public Health Centres
B.Sc.Radiotherapy Technology Job Types
  • Dermatology Consultant
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Radiation Therapist / Radiation Oncologist / Radiation Therapy Technologist
  • Teacher & Lecturer
  • Technical Executive