Diploma in Radiotherapy

Course Overview

Radiation therapists or therapeutic radiographers work especially closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists. They effectively design and administer radiation treatments and manage the wellbeing of primarily cancer patients. Their responsibility is to interpret the radiation oncologist’s prescription and develop a treatment plan. MSU's Diploma in Radiotherapy program will train you across the medical sciences spectrum, from human anatomy and oncology to radiation therapy technique and imaging, among others. You will receive training from our lecturers who have years of experience in the field, and will be engaged in collaborative group projects, discussions and presentations in the course of your study. A clinical practice will further enhance your theoretical and practical skills in this discipline.

Curriculum

Year One

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Patient Care in Radiotherapy
• Basic Psychology
• General Physics
• Radiotherapy physics
• Radiobiology
• General Pathology

Year Two

• Sectional Anatomy
• Radiotherapy Technique I
• Imaging in radiotherapy
• Oncology
• Radiotherapy Equipment I and II
• Clinical Practice 

Year Three

• Introduction to Advanced Radiotherapy Technique
• Radiotherapy Technique II
• Ethics and Professionalism in Radiotherapy
• Basic Management
• Clinical Practice

Entry Requirements

You need to have passed SPM or equivalent with at least FIVE (5) Credits including THREE (3) from Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mathematics, ONE (1) from a Science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, or Applied Science), and ONE (1) from any other subject; OR to have passed GCE O-level or equivalent with FIVE (5) Cs including TWO (2) from English and Mathematics, ONE (1) from a Science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, or Applied Science), and TWO (2) from other subjects; OR to have obtained a Certificate in Health Sciences and at least 2.75 CGPA. 

Career Prospects

• Radiation Therapist - Private
• Juru x ray terapi U29 - Government