موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

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Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy

To qualify cadres with comprehensive knowledge, professional and research skills that enables them to meet the latest standards of the radiation therapy profession for the development of health care and community services.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program provides students with the necessary knowledge about the concepts, theories, and fundamental principles associated with radiation therapy. Students will be able to effectively use modern technology and apply acquired theoretical knowledge to conduct radiation therapy examinations on patients accurately and safely. They will demonstrate critical, innovative, and creative thinking abilities, adapting to diverse environments through self-learning and participation in learning situations that encourage the development of professional competencies related to radiation therapy. They will also have leadership skills necessary for utilizing their intellectual capacities fully in various settings related to the practice of radiation therapy, being a good listener and clear communicator in healthcare and community service contexts. Additionally, they will adhere to professional performance standards and the code of ethics for the radiation therapy profession, taking responsibility for raising awareness in the community about the benefits and risks of radiation used in therapeutic procedures.

Career opportunities

All government and private hospitals specialized in cancer treatment, clinics, primary health centers, research centers, energy, radiation studies and renewable energy centers, radiation protection centers, and their attachments, as well as universities.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Radiological Sciences
Major Radiotherapy
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-To provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed within the field of radiation therapy.
  2. 2-To enhance the graduate’s professional characteristics, communication and leadership skills needed within the field of radiation therapy.
  3. 3-To enable the graduate to contribute effectively in promoting health and radiation safety in the society.
  4. 4-To provide the graduate with the research skills needed to conduct research to develop the field of radiation therapy.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1-Recognize the basic theoretical and clinical sciences within the scope of the Radiation Therapy and research.
  3. K2-Determine the roles and responsibilities of Radiation Therapy specialist in different health care settings.
  4. Skills:
  5. S1-Apply didactic and clinical information using patient case studies.
  6. S2-Demonstrate the ability to recognize and resolve inconsistencies in patient set-ups and treatment procedures.
  7. Values:
  8. V1-Assess leadership, ethical and professional behavior in various healthcare settings.
  1. 1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and principles associated with the field of Radiation Therapy Technology.
  2. 2-Capable to use recent technology effectively as well as use the attained theoretical knowledge to perform Radiation Therapy simulation and treatment in an accurate, safe and timely manner in different contexts.
  3. 3-Innovative and creative in solving problems related to different challenges of radiation therapy.
  4. 4-Adaptable to different environments through self-learning and through participation in learning situations that encourage development of competencies and professional characteristics related to the Radiation Therapy Profession.
  5. 5-Capable of displaying leadership required for the full use of their intellectual abilities in different environments.
  6. 6-Good listener and a clear communicator when working in health care and when contributing to community service
  7. 7-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Radiation Therapy Specialist”.
  8. 8-Responsible in raising awareness of the importance of raising awareness in the community about the benefits and harms of radiation used in Radiation Therapy procedures.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Three HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Three RAD 200 Introduction to Radiation Physics 3 —
Level Three RAD 201 Introduction to Radiological Modalities 2 —
Level Four RAD 205 Human Anatomy for Radiology 3 HRS111OR HRS113OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS202OR MBS141MOR MBS241OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112
Level Four RRT 200 Radiation Therapy (1) 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR PHS233OR MBS120OR MBS241OR DHS213OR HPT216OR OCC224OR OCC202 )
Level Four RRT 220 Physics of Radiation Therapy (1) 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Level Four RAD 203 Computed Tomography 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD201OR RAD212 )
Level Four RAD 204 Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Level Four RAD 202 Radiation Biology 2 ( HRS111OR MBS241OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS141MOR HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS113OR HRS112OR DHS213 )AND ( RAD200OR RAD211 )
Level Five RRT 302 Clinical Oncology (1) 3 ( RAD204OR HPT223OR MBS251OR MBS213OR MBS222OR MBS251MOR MBS352OR RAD223 )AND RRT200
Level Five RRT 303 Cross‐Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging (1) 3 RAD205OR HRS113AND ( RAD203OR RAD222 )AND ( RAD202OR RAD221 )
Level Five RRT 311 Treatment Planning (1) 3 RRT220AND RRT200
Level Five RRT 321 Physics of Radiation Therapy (2) 3 RRT220
Level Five RRT 301 Radiation Therapy (2) 3 RRT200
Level Six RRT 305 Clinical Oncology (2) 3 RRT302
Level Six RRT 310 Treatment Planning (2) 3 RRT311
Level Six RRT 324 Radiation Dose Calculations 3 ( RRT220OR RRT221 )AND ( RRT312OR RRT321 )
Level Six HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Six RRT 304 Cross‐Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging 2 3 RRT303
Level Seven RRT 417 Advanced Treatment Planning 3 RRT310
Level Seven RRT 430 Clinical Practicum (1) 3 RRT305AND RRT302
Level Seven RRT 440 Instrumentation and Quality Control 3 RRT200AND RRT321
Level Seven RRT 441 Dosimetric Quality Assurance 3 RRT324
Level Seven RRT 442 Radiation Protection 3 RRT321
Level Seven RRT 480 Research Method and Project (1) 2 HRS116OR DHS214OR MPH211OR MPH211MOR MaSc265OR MaSc264
Level Eight RRT 405 Imaging Technology CT/MRI 3 RRT440
Level Eight RRT 425 Brachytherapy for Medical Dosimetrists 3 RRT324AND RRT441
Level Eight RRT 431 Care of Oncology Patients 3 RRT302AND RRT305
Level Eight RRT 432 Clinical Practicum (2) 3 RRT430
Level Eight RRT 481 Research Method and Project (2) 2 RRT480
Level Eight HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Nine RRT 590 Internship 0 RRT425AND RRT481AND RRT432AND RRT405AND RRT431

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Academic Credits