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Radiation Therapy Technology - Certificate

Radiation therapists help cure cancer in some patients or ease the pain of cancer in others. High technology equipment delivers radiation to destroy cancer cells.

Why Choose Radiation Therapy Technology?

If you have an interest in science and medicine and a desire to help people, radiation therapy technology may be the right field for you. The profession involves patient contact and the utilization of state-of-the-art medical procedures and technology.

Curriculum & Classes

The radiation therapy technology program is designed to help you prepare for a career as a radiation therapist. Course topics include:

  • Radiation detection and protection
  • Radiation physics
  • Radiation biology
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient care & nursing

The bachelor’s degree includes a concentration in healthcare administration designed to develop ethical and management skills specific to the field, and help you climb the career ladder. Course topics include:

  • Healthcare organization & management
  • Ethics in healthcare
  • Financial management in healthcare
  • Legal aspects in healthcare
  • U.S. healthcare systems

Clinical Experience

Clinical experience is central to this certificate program and the key to your success. You will complete 16 credits of clinical internship courses with one of our 15 cutting-edge affiliate medical centers in the New York City metropolitan area including:

  • Advanced Radiation Oncology Services, Nyack
  • Elmhurst Hospital
  • Flushing Radiation Oncology Services
  • Garnet Health Medical Center
  • Montefiore Medical Center (locations at the Center for Radiation Therapy and Moses Campus)
  • Montefiore - Yonkers Radiation Oncology 
  • New York Presbyterian - Columbia Medical Center
  • New York Presbyterian - Lawrence Hospital
  • Queens Hospital Center
  • Westchester Medical Center
  • Westmed Radiation Oncology
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What Will You Learn?

You will develop the skills to join a team of specialists, such as radiation oncologists, physicists and dosimetrists, to deliver appropriate radiation to cancer patients. As a radiation therapy technology major, you will learn how to:

  • Prepare the patient and equipment for the delivery of the radiation;
  • Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient;
  • Observe radiation safety and protection procedures;
  • Assist with treatment & computer planning, which includes the exact location of the tumor and the optimal technique for treatment

SEE THE Certificate REQUIREMENT

  • Admissions into the Radiation Therapy Program

    Admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) program is highly competitive. Each year, a maximum of 25 students are selected based on academic achievement, prerequisite completion, and overall preparedness for the rigors of the program.

    Freshman applicants must submit:

    • Official high school transcript
    • SAT and/or ACT scores (optional)
    • Letter of recommendation
    • Personal essay

    Admissions follow a tiered format:

    • Tier 1: Minimum 2.75 GPA with completed precalculus and lab physics
    • Tier 2: Minimum 2.75 GPA with precalculus
    • Tier 3: Minimum 2.75 GPA

    Transfer applicants must submit:

    • Official high school transcript
    • SAT/ACT scores (optional)
    • Letter of recommendation
    • Official college transcripts from all institutions attended

    Certificate program applicants must submit:

    • Official high school transcript
    • SAT/ACT scores (optional)
    • Letter of recommendation
    • Official college transcripts
    • Proof of a Bachelor's degree
    Completion of the following prerequisites with a grade of C or better:

    • English – 6 credits
    • Anatomy & Physiology – 8 credits
    • Chemistry – 3 credits
    • Physics – 8 credits
    • Computer Science – 3 credits
    • Pre-Calculus – 4 credits
    • Statistics – 3 credits

    Certificate applicants will not be considered unless all prerequisite courses are successfully completed with a C or better.

    Additional Admissions Information

    A student’s seat in the program is only confirmed once their enrollment deposit has been received. All additional qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist and contacted in order of acceptance should a seat become available.

    For applicants who are waitlisted, we encourage consideration of other academic opportunities at Manhattan University that align with interests in healthcare and science. Programs such as Public Health, Biology, or Kinesiology offer strong foundational pathways and may serve as alternate routes for those considering future application or career options in allied health fields.

What Will You Do?

The program trains you to become a radiation therapy technologist. Upon graduation you will be prepared to take on a full-time position. Entry level radiation therapy technologists working in the New York City metropolitan area can expect to earn between $95,000 - $105,000.