Radiation Therapy

Admission and Tuition

Radiation Therapy professional course cohorts begin each Fall (September). Your admissions counselor will notify you of which Fall start date may be available when you apply.

Arts and sciences courses in the program start each Spring (January), Summer (May), and Fall (September). You may apply at any time for consideration for the next upcoming start date.

Below we'll cover the application process and the criteria we look for when reviewing applications. You'll also be able to quickly reference the tuition and fees for this program, and find information about applying for financial aid.

Application

All applicants are responsible for submitting or completing the following:

Completed application for admission, with non-refundable application fee
Documentation of high school graduation, GED completion, or other state approved equivalency credential
Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended (if applicable)
Official Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam scores
Complete the Clinical Site Acknowledgment form
Attend an information session
Write a 1-page essay. Your essay must:
- Describe the research you have completed regarding the differences within the radiologic science fields listed below. In your essay, write a brief description of each of the following:
  - Radiation Therapist
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Magnetic Resonance Technologist
  - Nuclear Medical Technologist
  - Ultrasound Technician
- Include links to two YouTube videos that you have found and viewed that explain how a patient is treated using radiation therapy, and the daily duties of a radiation therapist. Add these links to the bottom of your essay.

The purpose of the essay is to make sure you understand the differences between the fields listed above, and to explain in your own words why radiation therapy is the field of study you wish to pursue, and how you feel that you would be a good fit in this profession.

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an American high school or college may be asked to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Notes: The professional course cohort begins each Fall semester. The professional component of this program is full-time and spans two full years, including summers.

Submitting your application materials

Mail or drop off to

Labouré College of Healthcare
Attn: Admissions
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186

Email to

admissions@laboure.edu

Fax to

(617) 296-7947
Attn: Admissions

Official transcripts must be either hard copy or electronic.

Hard copy: transcripts must arrive in their originally sealed, never-before-opened envelopes
Electronic: transcripts must be delivered electronically directly to admissions@laboure.edu using a verified electronic transcript service

Application fees may be paid online at the time of application submission, or submitted as check, money order, or credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover only).

Check or money order must be made payable to Labouré College of Healthcare
Credit card payments can be made over the phone to (617) 322-3517. Please specify "application fee" as your reason for payment.

Admission Criteria

The Admissions team evaluates all applicants on the following minimum criteria and prerequisites outlined below.

Evidence of graduation from an accredited high school, completion of a GED with a minimum standard score of 150 for each test, or completion of the HiSET with a minimum standard score of 45
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
A strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and science

Radiation Therapy Program-Specific Admissions Criteria and Prerequisites for Academic Year 2023-2024 (begins Fall 2023)

Cumulative GPA
A 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who are:

High School/GED/HiSET completers with no college coursework
Transfer students and associate degree holders
Bachelor's degree holders

A 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who hold a master's degree or doctorate.

ATI TEAS Exam

All applicants must submit ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. The ATI TEAS scores must be from an official testing center and submitted as part of the application.

A minimum score in each section of the TEAS is as follows:

Reading

69%

Math

63%

English

60%

Science

46%

Students may repeat the ATI TEAS a total of 2 times within 12 months (365 days) of taking the exam. Results are valid for 3 years from the acceptance term.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites can vary based upon your level of education. Please review the chart below.

Level of Education	Prerequisites
High School/GED/HiSET completion (no college coursework completed)* *Applicants who earned high school equivalency more than 5 years prior to acceptance term must follow transfer student requirements below.	Math: Two (2) years of math - one year must be algebra. Science: One (1) year of laboratory sciences (ie Life Science with lab).
Transfer Students and Associate Degree Holders	Math: One (1) 3-credit college-level algebra course with a final grade of C+ or higher Science^: One (1) 4-credit college-level life science course with accompanying laboratory with a final grade of C+ or higher
Students with a Prior Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree	Math: One (1) 3-credit college-level algebra course with a final grade of C+ or higher Science^: One (1) 4-credit college-level life science course with accompanying laboratory with a final grade of C+ or higher

^Science courses taken more than 5 years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated.

Pre-Health Professions Pathway via the Associate of Science in Health Science

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to enter the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program may discuss their options with their admissions counselor. Options may include applying to the Associate of Science in Health Science program and enrolling in courses that are included in the Pre-Health Professions Pathway.

The Pre-Health Professions Pathway is designed to prepare students for the Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy, or Respiratory Care at Labouré.

These students may earn admission into their desired program by earning a minimum CGPA 0f 2.7 in the following courses:

MAT 1020: Math for Health Sciences (3 credits)
HUM 1010: Introduction to Humanities (3 credits)
ANA 1010: Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 credits)
ANA 1120: Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 credits)

Upon completion of the above Pathway coursework, students will be required to take the TEAS and then may submit a Change of Major Form for Matriculated Students to the Admissions Office to request an internal transfer into their chosen program.

Students who complete the Pre-Health Professions Pathway and successfully change their major will not be required to repeat MAP, and will count all of the above courses toward meeting their Arts & Sciences/general education course requirements in their new program.

Pathway courses must be completed at Labouré with a minimum CGPA of 2.7. A minimum grade of C+ is required for ANA 1010, ANA 1120, and MAT 1020.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or give us a call at (617) 315-1654.

2023-2024 Tuition and Fees

Tuition is based on the number of credits you take each semester.

The cost is $1,025 per credit for professional courses and $675 per credit for arts and sciences courses in the radiation therapy program, plus the cost of books and supplies. Financial aid can help you pay for your program.

Additional fees include:

Admissions Application Fee: $25
Matriculation Fee:$250 (paid by the Admission Deposit)
Registration fee: $100 per semester
Course Fee for each Radiation Therapy professional course: $350
Technology Fee: $40 per credit
Graduation Fee: $250
This fee will be charged in the last semester at the college to cover the cost of graduation processing.

*All fees are non-refundable

Massachusetts requires that all students enrolled in nine or more credits each semester have health insurance. Read more about this requirement.

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