BS Radiation Therapy Technology

Program Overview

Credit Hours

138

Duration

4 Years

Semesters

8

Attendance

Full-time

The BS Radiation Therapy Technology program at Superior University trains students in the complete clinical and technical scope of radiation oncology — radiation physics, dosimetry, linear accelerator (LINAC) operation, treatment planning systems, patient positioning, IMRT, SBRT, EBRT, brachytherapy, and radiation safety management. Clinical placements in radiation oncology departments of partner cancer hospitals provide hands-on training on LINAC machines and treatment planning systems, with the curriculum aligned with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards.
The multidisciplinary cancer care approach integrates students with oncology, radiology, and medical physics teams — preparing graduates who understand their role not just as technologists but as essential members of the cancer treatment team. The 3U1M model ensures one full year of clinical market engagement before graduation.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

The primary regulatory body for higher education in Pakistan.

HEC works alongside the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) to ensure institutes maintain high academic standards

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)

National Regulatory Body

Regulates allied health sciences education and professional practice, ensuring competency and standardization in healthcare support professions.

Why Choose BS Radiation Therapy Technology at Superior University?
IAEA-Aligned Curriculum

IAEA-Aligned Curriculum

International Atomic Energy Agency standards embedded in all radiation therapy training.

Cancer Hospital Clinical Placements

Cancer Hospital Clinical Placements

Hands-on training in active radiation oncology departments.

LINAC & Treatment Planning System Training

LINAC & Treatment Planning System Training

Real machine and software competency from early clinical rotations.

Six Specialization Tracks

Six Specialization Tracks

EBRT, IMRT, SBRT, Brachytherapy, Treatment Planning, Radiation Safety.

Multidisciplinary Oncology Team Integration

Multidisciplinary Oncology Team Integration

Clinical exposure alongside oncologists, medical physicists, and radiologists.

3U1M Employability Guarantee

3U1M Employability Guarantee

One full year in radiation oncology settings before graduation.

Professional Certifications

CPD - Continuous Professional Development

CPD - Continuous Professional Development

American Heart Association BLS Life Support

American Heart Association BLS Life Support

ARRT Exam Preparation (USA)

ARRT Exam Preparation (USA)

PNRA Radiation Safety Certification

PNRA Radiation Safety Certification

Key Skills You Will Learn
Radiation Physics & Dosimetry

Radiation Physics & Dosimetry

LINAC Operation & QA

LINAC Operation & QA

Radiation Therapy Techniques

Radiation Therapy Techniques

Radiation Safety & Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety & Patient Positioning

Treatment Planning Systems

Treatment Planning Systems

Brachytherapy Technology

Brachytherapy Technology

Patient Care & Communication

Patient Care & Communication

Oncology Imaging

Oncology Imaging

Career Outcomes

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapy Technologis

Treatment Planning Technologist

Brachytherapy Technologist

International Partners

Uni KL University
University of Ostrava
Ras Al Khaimah Medical University
Istanbul Galata University
Ponce Health Sciences University
Seoul National University Hospital

Clinical Skills and Tools you will master

Clinical Equipment


  • Linear Accelerators (LINAC)
    Linear Accelerators (LINAC)
  • Treatment Planning Systems (TPS)
    Treatment Planning Systems (TPS)
  • CT Simulator
    CT Simulator
  • Brachytherapy Systems
    Brachytherapy Systems

Clinical Tools


  • Radiation Protection Tools
    Radiation Protection Tools
  • 3D/4D Treatment Planning
    3D/4D Treatment Planning
  • AI in Radiation Therapy
    AI in Radiation Therapy
  • Patient Positioning Systems
    Patient Positioning Systems

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

12 Year of Education, Higher secondary school certificate/ Intermediate-F.Sc (pre-medical) or equivalent

International Applicants

12 Year of Education, Higher secondary school certificate/ Intermediate-F.Sc (pre-medical) or equivalent

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Always refer to the Admissions Office for the current criteria, deadlines and documentation.

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Program Roadmap

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CourseCredit Hours
General Anatomy (Theory)2
General Anatomy (Lab)1
Physiology (Theory)2
Physiology (Lab)1
Biochemistry (Theory)2
Biochemistry (Lab)1
Leadership Character3
Islamic Studies2
Fehem Quran I1
Total Credit Hours15
CourseCredit Hours
Embryology (Theory)2
Embryology (Lab)1
Pathology (Theory)2
Pathology (Lab)1
Regional & Imaging Anatomy (Extremities and Thorax) (Theory)2
Regional & Imaging Anatomy (Extremities and Thorax) (Lab)1
Radiation Sciences & Technology (including Radiobiology and Protection)3
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2
International Relations2
Fehem Quran II1
Total Credit Hours17
CourseCredit Hours
Quantitative Reasoning I3
Civic and Community Engagement3
Regional & Imaging Anatomy (Abdomen and Pelvis) (Theory)2
Regional & Imaging Anatomy (Abdomen and Pelvis) (Lab)1
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (Theory)2
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (Lab)1
Clinical Pharmacology2
Functional English3
Total Credit Hours17
CourseCredit Hours
Regional & Imaging Anatomy (Head & Neck) (Theory)2
Regional & Imaging Anatomy (Head & Neck) (Lab)1
Quantitative Reasoning II (Statistics)3
Entrepreneurship3
Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation3
Expository Writing3
Public Health and Epidemiology2
Total Credit Hours17
CourseCredit Hours
Abdominal Ultrasound (Theory)1
Abdominal Ultrasound (Lab)1
Gynecological Ultrasound (Theory)1
Gynecological Ultrasound (Lab)1
General Radiology and Advances (including CR, DR and Positioning) (Theory)2
General Radiology and Advances (including CR, DR and Positioning) (Lab)1
Mammography & Special Radiological Techniques (Theory)2
Mammography & Special Radiological Techniques (Lab)1
Applied Medicine2
Applied Surgery2
Leadership and Governance2
Supervised Clinical Practice I (X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography) (Lab)2
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Vascular Ultrasound (Theory)1
Vascular Ultrasound (Lab)1
Pediatric and Geriatric Imaging2
Healthcare Management, Policies and Marketing (Merged)2
Fluoroscopy and Radiological Procedures (Theory)2
Fluoroscopy and Radiological Procedures (Lab)1
Small Parts Ultrasound (Theory)1
Small Parts Ultrasound (Lab)1
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing3
Patient Safety and Infection Control1
Patient Safety and Infection Control (Lab)1
Computed Tomography Physics & Instrumentation2
Supervised Clinical Practice I (Mammography, Ultrasound, CT, MRI) (Lab)2
First Aid & Emergency Care
Total Credit Hours20
CourseCredit Hours
Evidence Based Practice2
Obstetrical Ultrasound (Theory)1
Obstetrical Ultrasound (Lab)1
Computed Tomography (Clinical Protocols & Applications) (Theory)2
Computed Tomography (Clinical Protocols & Applications) (Lab)1
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics & Instrumentation2
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Theory)1
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Lab)1
Capstone Project3
Contrast Media & Nursing Practices (Lab)2
Supervised Clinical Practice I (Ultrasound, CT, MRI) (Lab)2
Total Credit Hours18
CourseCredit Hours
Trauma Imaging (Theory)1
Trauma Imaging (Lab)1
Nuclear Medicine (Theory)2
Nuclear Medicine (Lab)1
Interventional Radiology and Angiography (Theory)2
Interventional Radiology and Angiography (Lab)1
Echocardiography (Theory)1
Echocardiography (Lab)1
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (Medical Imaging)3
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols and Clinical Applications (Theory)2
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols and Clinical Applications (Lab)1
Supervised Clinical Practice I (Cath Lab, Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI) (Lab)2
Total Credit Hours18

Specializations

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
Treatment Planning (IMRT, VMAT)
Treatment Planning (IMRT, VMAT)
Medical Dosimetry
Medical Dosimetry
Paediatric Radiotherapy
Paediatric Radiotherapy
Oncology Imaging
Oncology Imaging

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Precision as Compassion in Cancer Care — Radiation therapy treats cancer — but delivered incorrectly, it harms. Every patient on a treatment table is a person in crisis, placing complete trust in the radiation therapy team. This program builds practitioners for whom precision, accuracy, and patient dignity are personal ethical commitments — not just clinical protocols.

Courage


The Courage to Treat Cancer Daily — Radiation therapists work in oncology environments where patients are fighting for their lives. Students develop the emotional resilience, clinical courage, and professional steadiness required to deliver complex, accurate treatments to patients who may be frightened, in pain, or facing the worst moments of their lives.

Competence


IAEA-Standard Radiation Therapy Competence — Students develop hands-on competence in LINAC operation, treatment planning system use, CT simulation, dosimetry calculations, IMRT/VMAT/SBRT delivery, brachytherapy technology, immobilisation, and radiation safety monitoring — meeting the IAEA international standards for radiation therapy practice.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The BS Radiation Therapy Technology is a 4-year undergraduate degree program comprising 8 semesters. It is meticulously designed to ensure employability by integrating Superior University's signature 3U1M framework (Three years in University, One year in Market), providing students with practical, hands-on industry experience before graduation.

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