Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry

Curriculum

Degree Requirements: 14-18 courses with corresponding laboratories, 39-55 credits

Candidates for the master’s degree must complete a course of study consisting of 39-55 credits. Applicants possessing a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy can typically complete their master's degree with 39 credits of graduate study.

Leveling Courses

Candidates who have not completed an undergraduate program of study in Radiation Therapy are required to complete up to 16 credits of leveling courses. The graduate program director evaluates the unique background of each student at the time of acceptance into the graduate program to determine the number and type of leveling courses that are required. An additional 39 credits of graduate-level coursework are then required to earn the MSMD degree.

Medical Dosimetry Leveling Courses (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)

Students complete or waive the following courses:

RAD-206	Introduction to Radiation Oncology	4
RAD-315	Radiation Physics I	3
RAD-L315	Radiation Physics I Lab	1
RAD-420	Radiation Oncology & Pathology	4
RAD-422	Radiology	4

Medical Dosimetry Core Requirements (14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 39 credits)

MDO-615	Treatment Planning I	3
MDO-L615	Treatment Planning I Lab	1
MDO-710	Medical Dosimetry Practicum I	3
MDO-711	Radiobiology for the Medical Dosimetrist	2
MDO-712	Computing & Networking	1
MDO-713	Protocols & Operational Issues	2
MDO-714	Medical Dosimetry Internship	3
MDO-720	Medical Dosimetry Practicum II	3
MDO-721	Treatment Planning II	3
MDO-722	Dosimetry Research Methods I	3
MDO-723	Brachytherapy for the Medical Dosimetrist	3
MDO-730	Medical Dosimetry Practicum III	3
MDO-731	Quality Assurance in Radiation Oncology	3
MDO-732	Medical Dosimetry Research Methods II	3
MDO-733	Medical Dosimetry Seminar	3

Practicum and Internship

It is during Medical Dosimetry Practicum I, II & III and Medical Dosimetry Internship that a student demonstrates the ability to apply didactic knowledge in the clinical setting. Students receive hands-on instruction in creation of treatment plans under supervision of board-certified clinical preceptors and complete treatment planning competencies according to the guidelines of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD). At the end of Medical Dosimetry Internship, students deliver an oral presentation of a case study for a patient they planned to program faculty, clinical instructors, and peers.

Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program

Learning Goals	Learning Objectives
Students will...	Students will be able to…
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills	- Explain an adequate rationale for treatment plan design - Explore different beam arrangements to suit specific patient geometries - Analyze and correct discrepancies accurately
Demonstrate clinical competence	- Apply standard treatment techniques - Produce treatable plans - Respect patient privacy and confidentiality
Understand how to communicate in a clinical setting	- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills - Utilize information acquired to problem solve
Understand the importance of professionalism, growth, and development	- Demonstrate professional behavior by appearance, punctuality, and collegiality - Present research at a professional conference or submit for publication - Exhibit personal growth by continuously demonstrating interest to learn