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Master of Radiation Therapy

Course rules

 

Master of Radiation Therapy


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

SC135

Master of Radiation Therapy

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Master of Radiation Therapy requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, in a health-related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this course are set out in the Table of Units of Study for the Master of Radiation Therapy.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Radiation Therapy a candidate must complete 96 credit points of units of study comprising:
(a)
90 credit points of core units; and
(b)
6 credit points of elective units, chosen either from the list of elective units in the Table or, with the approval of the Dean, from any postgraduate units offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences or by any other faculty in the University.

6 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

Master of Radiation Therapy

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SC135: Credit points for award: 96
On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters

Year 1

Semester 1
BIOS5092
Bio Sciences for Health Professionals
6      Semester 1
MRSC5011
Professional Practice Rad Therapy 1
6      Semester 1
MRSC5034
Clinical Studies Radiation Therapy 1
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int February,,Int November,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
MRSC5047
Medical Radiation Science 1 Rad Therapy
6    N MRSC5002
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5003
Foundations of Health Care Practice
6      Semester 2
MRSC5012
Professional Practice Rad Therapy 2
6    P MRSC5011
Semester 2
MRSC5035
Clinical Studies Radiation Therapy 2
6    P MRSC5034

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int February,,Int June,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
Elective [6] (see elective list below)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2

Semester 1
HIMT5067
Evidence Based Health Care
6      Semester 1
MRSC5024
Professional Practice Rad Therapy 3
6    P MRSC5012
Semester 1
MRSC5036
Clinical Studies Radiation Therapy 3
6    P MRSC5035

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int August,,Int June,,Int November,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
MRSC5042
Medical Radiation Science 2 Rad Therapy
6    P MRSC5002
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
MRSC5025
Professional Practice Rad Therapy 4
6    P MRSC5024
Semester 2
MRSC5037
Clinical Studies Radiation Therapy 4
6    P MRSC5036

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int June,,Int November,

Int August
Int February
Int June
Int November
MRSC5043
Medical Radiation Science 3 Rad Therapy
6    P MRSC5042
Semester 2
MRSC5044
Advanced MRS Practice
6    P MRSC5013 or MRSC5022 or MRSC5024
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Graduate entry electives

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
For Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy students
BACH5341
Research & Inquiry in Health Professions
6    N BACH3126, BACH4047, BACH5268, DHSC7002, DHSC7005
Semester 1
Semester 2
HIMT5094
Health Informatics Foundations & Systems
6    N HIMT5060
Semester 2
MRTY5056
Patient/Practitioner Communication
6      Semester 2
MRTY5091
Advanced Multiplanar Anatomy B
6      Semester 2
For Diagnostic Radiography students only
MRTY5099
Radiographic Image Interpretation B
6    A MRTY5098
Semester 2
MRTY5100
Radiographic Image Interpretation C
6    A MRTY5098
Semester 2