Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry

Our in-person, JRCERT-accredited Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry program is ideal for those without a radiation therapy background who are interested in pursuing cancer care, as well as radiation therapists seeking professional advancement within the radiation oncology field.
In small classes and during supervised rotations at top hospitals in the greater Boston area, youll get hands-on training in the latest planning technology from expert board-certified dosimetrists and physicists. Once you graduate, youll be eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board. As a student in Suffolk's Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry program, you will:
Use cutting-edge software and technology to design optimal 3D, IMRT & VMAT plans for treatment of patients living with cancer, Take up to 16 credits of leveling courses if you dont have a background in radiation therapy, Complete a 3-week rotation in proton treatment planning, Cultivate strong communication and critical-thinking skills to work efficiently and professionally with all members of the care team, Collaborate with clinical research mentors to develop and conduct a publishable research study, Learn how to incorporate evidence-based, ethical practices for decision-making to provide safe and effective care for patients.
The MS in Medical Dosimetry program (MSMD) is a full-time program and includes one summer semester of a required academic internship in a clinical setting.

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Goal Statement (essay)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
Shadow feedback (obtained by program from clinical site where shadow occurred). For a virtual shadow completed through Suffolk University, the Suffolk University staff member conducting the shadow will provide feedback, for additional information please refer to the page section on Shadow Experiences
Math assessment (by invitation)
Completed without a calculator and covers basic arithmetic functions, fractions, decimals, percentages, basic college algebra, exponential functions including power laws, natural logs, basic geometry, similar triangles, areas, perimeter and trigonometry
Interview (by invitation)
An initial screening interview with the program director and clinical coordinator is scheduled as applications are completed. Select applicants are invited to a full committee interview in February.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic Scores
A background in radiation therapy is not required. Most of our accepted students have undergraduate degrees in physics, biology, chemistry, pre-med, and health sciences. We have also accepted career changers with backgrounds such as marketing and environmental science. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree
3.0 cumulative GPA
Students who do not possess a background in radiation therapy can typically complete their master's degree with 55 credits of graduate study.
Students enrolling in graduate programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or an equivalent degree granted by an institution in another country (as determined by the Office of Graduate Admission).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Suffolk welcomes both the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials. To be considered for full admission, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, with no subscore lower than 17, or a minimal TOEFL Essentials overall band score of 8.5, with no subsection below 8, is required. Suffolk University's code for TOEFL test scores is 3771.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 6.5 (with no subscore below 6.0) is required to be considered for full admission.