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Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapists use state of the art equipment in a rapidly advancing area of oncology to treat and manage cancer patients. Cancer patients rely on a radiation therapist's precision and mastery of technology to help cure their disease and relieve their pain and discomfort.

Why Choose Radiation Therapy?

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.

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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

program GOALS, AND OUTCOMES

Clinical Experience

Clinical experience is central to the program and the key to your success. Our 32 cutting-edge affiliate medical centers in the New York City metropolitan include:

  • ARC - Hartsdale, 101 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530
  • ARC - Lake Success, 3111 New Hyde Park Road, Lake Success, NY 11042
  • ARC - Bronx Care, 1648 Selwyn Ave, Bronx, NY 10457
  • ARC - Bronx East, 2510 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
  • Elmhurst Hospital, 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • Flushing Radiation Oncology, 136-40 39th Avenue (Basement Level), Flushing, NY 11354
  • Garnet Health Medical Center, 420 East Main Street, Middletown, NY 10941 (60 miles from campus)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital, 257 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
  • Lawrence Hospital, NYP, 55 Palmer Avenue, Bronxville, NY 10708
  • Montefiore Medical Center, Moses, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467
  • Montefiore Medical Center, CRT, 1625 Poplar Street, Bronx, NY 10461
  • Montefiore Nyack Hospital, 160 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
  • Montefiore Yonkers Radiation Oncology, 970 N. Broadway, Suite 101, Yonkers, NY 10701
  • Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers, 45 Reade Pl, 1st Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (60 miles from campus)
  • Nuvance Health - Putnam Hospital, 660 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512
  • Nuvance Health - Ulster Radiation Oncology, 111 Mary’s Ave, Suite 104, Kingston, NY 12401
  • Montefiore Nyack Hospital (AROS), 111 N. Highland Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
  • NYCBS Bronx, 2330 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
  • NYP Weill Cornell - Main Hospital, 525 W 68th Street, New York, NY
  • NYP Weill Cornell - Stitch Center, 1283 York Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY
  • Northwell Health - Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
  • Northwell Health - Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
  • NYU Langone, 5718 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
  • New York Presbyterian - Columbia Hospital, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
  • Queens Hospital Center, 82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • WestMed - Rye, 1 Theall Road, Rye, NY 10580
  • Westchester Medical Center, Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
  • White Plains Hospital, 2 Longview Avenue (Lower Level), White Plains, NY 10601

Program Related Expenses

Manhattan Green Scrub Uniforms $200
ASRT Student Membership (Annual) $30
Drug Screening for Clinical Internship Cost varies, unless included as part of the student's physical exam
RadProAcademy for Registry Prep (Used in RHS 440) $275

For detailed tuition and fee information, please visit the Bursar’s Tuition & Fees Page

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 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

Requirements for Clinical Internship

Although Manhattan University accepts medical and religious exemptions, our clinical affiliate sites require proof of covid vaccination in order to enter internship. There are no exceptions. Please reach out to the Radiation Therapy Technology or Nuclear Medicine Program Directors for further information.

What Will You Do?

The program trains you to become a radiation therapy technologist. The U.S. Bureau of Labor has projected that positions for radiation therapy technologists will grow 14% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. 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.