Dawson College

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Radiation Oncology

Dawson College

Faculty:Science, Medical Science and Engineering
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $192

All returning students are required to pay their regular student fees ($164) in full by June 7, 2017 before registering for their courses. New students are required to pay the $164 in full by June 30, 2017 before they register. Payments may be made in full before registration by cash, debit card, Visa, MasterCard, money order or cheque. Post dated cheques will not be accepted. Any remaining fees (non-resident of Quebec, convocation fees, part time in-program fees, etc…) will be assessed by August 22 and due by September 8, 2017. Late payment fees of $25.00 will be applied to overdue accounts.

Please refer to the following website for additional information on tuition.


https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/finance/student-fees/




Careers:Medical Radiation Technologists

Description:

The Radiation Oncology Program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a radiation oncology technologist. As a healthcare professional, you will care for patients undergoing radiation therapy over the course of their treatment. You will learn to adapt to a variety of work environments and rapidly changing technology. Students will graduate with the ability to use radiation oncology to cure or improve the quality of life of patients.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or equivalent, including Secondary V Language of Instruction, Secondary V Second Language, Secondary IV Science, Secondary IV Mathematics, Secondary IV History, Mathematics 564-506 or 565-506 or Mathematics 526, and Science 558-404 or 558-402 or Physical Science 436. Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      To ensure that you fully understand the nature of the profession, it is highly recommended that you: visit one (or both) of our affiliated cancer clinics; and volunteer for activities related to cancer treatment. Please visit the website for complete details.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on June 21, 2022