Admissions Details

Admissions Criteria

Admission requirements:

Individuals who hold a bachelor degree in Radiation Therapy (BSRT), or
Individuals who hold a bachelor degree in a physical science
Applicants must have completed the following prerequisites prior to enrolling:

Two semesters of algebra-based physics
Two semesters of algebra (preferably calculus)
A medical terminology course or medical experience
Human anatomy and physiology (whole body-all systems)
Please contact us if you have equivalent coursework that may be considered.

It is the policy of the school and its sponsor to admit students without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin or handicap, unless the handicap would prevent the student from fulfilling clinical requirements.

Application Process
Applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted by March 1. The application form may be downloaded here. The applications are reviewed and scored by the Admissions Committee.

Student Selection
During March, the admissions committee will review all completed applications. The committee will conduct virtual interviews with all applicants who meet the qualifications based on academic achievements, GPA (minimum 3.0), prior training, and personal references. A strong math background is highly recommended. If you are asked to come to the facility for an interview, out-of-town applicants are responsible for their transportation and all costs associated with the interview.

Professional Certification
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) for the certification examination once they fulfill the MDCB requirements. This examination is designed to improve the practice of medical dosimetry by voluntary testing of the candidate’s competency. For more information, please visit http://www.mdcb.org.

Costs

A $18,000 fee for the one-year certificate program (subject to change without notification). Of this, $500 is paid as a non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the program. Remaining balance is divided into two equal payments due September 1st and February 1st. There is non-refundable $50 application fee.Please make check or money order payable to: “UT Health San Antonio Radiation Oncology.” The program does not provide health insurance to the students. Students assume the cost of books, meals, housing, transportation, parking, and supplies.

Financial Assistance

The medical dosimetry program does not qualify for federally sponsored or subsidized loans as this is a certificate program. Unsecured loans may be available through some banks. Merit-based scholarships, sponsored by the AAMD, are also available to students at the AAMD Foundation Scholarship Award website.

Housing

No on-site residential accommodations are available. MCC is located in the San Antonio Medical Center, very closely situated to many apartment complexes. Homes are also available for rent or purchase.