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.
Medical Dosimetry Leveling Courses (4 courses with corresponding laboratories, 16 credits)
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.
Students complete or waive the following courses:
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 | Medical 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).
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MS in Medical Dosimetry 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 |
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