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 |
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SC135 |
Master of Radiation Therapy |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
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:
(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 |
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Course code SC135: Credit points for award: 96 | |||
On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters | |||
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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BIOS5092 Bio Sciences for Health Professionals |
6 | Semester 1 |
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MRSC5011 Professional Practice Rad Therapy 1 |
6 | Semester 1 |
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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 |
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MRSC5003 Foundations of Health Care Practice |
6 | Semester 2 |
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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 |
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Semester 1 |
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HIMT5067 Evidence Based Health Care |
6 | Semester 1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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MRTY5091 Advanced Multiplanar Anatomy B |
6 | Semester 2 |
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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 |