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Radiation Science, BS

Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree with this major

Radiation Science Major Requirements: 17 courses and corresponding laboratories, 61 credits

Core Requirements (8 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 25 credits)

BIO-111Introduction to the Cell

3
BIO-L111Introduction to the Cell Laboratory

1
BIO-203Anatomy and Physiology I

3
BIO-L203Anatomy & Physiology Lab I

1
BIO-204Anatomy and Physiology II

3
BIO-L204Anatomy & Physiology Lab II

1
CAS-201College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path

1
RAD-315Radiation Physics I

3
RAD-L315Radiation Physics I Lab

1
RAD-318Radiation Physics II

2
RAD-416Radiation Biology

4
RAD-471Senior Seminar for Radiation Science

2

Cancer Care Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

SCI-108Introduction to Cancer Care

4
SCI-109SL-Introduction to Community Cancer Care

4

Physics Requirement (2 courses and corresponding laboratories, 8 credits)

Choose one of the following 2-course sequences with corresponding laboratories:

PHYS-111College Physics I

3
PHYS-L111College Physics Lab I

1
PHYS-112College Physics II

3
PHYS-L112College Physics Lab II

1
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Or
PHYS-151University Physics I

3
PHYS-L151University Physics Lab I

1
PHYS-152University Physics II

3
PHYS-L152University Physics Lab II

1

Mathematics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

MATH-134Calculus for Management & Social Sciences

4
MATH-165Calculus I

4

Biostatistics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)

Choose one of the following:

BIO-273Biostatistics

4
PSYCH-215Behavioral Statistics

4
STATS-250Applied Statistics

4

Electives (4 courses, 16 credits)

Choose four courses (16 credits) from the following and their corresponding laboratories, where applicable:

BIO-114Organismal Biology

3
BIO-L114Organismal Biology Laboratory

1
BIO-233Human Nutrition

4
BIO-274Genetics

3
BIO-L274Genetics Lab

1
BIO-285Microbiology

3
BIO-L285Microbiology Laboratory

1
BIO-360Cancer Biology

4
BIO-377Immunology

4
CHEM-111General Chemistry I

3
CHEM-L111General Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM-112General Chemistry II

3
CHEM-L112General Chemistry Laboratory II

1
CHEM-211Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM-L211Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM-212Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM-L212Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

1
PHIL-363Bio and Medical Ethics

4
RAD-206Introduction to Radiation Oncology

4
RAD-321Clinical Radiation I

4
RAD-323Clinical Radiation II

4
RAD-415Dosimetry I

3
RAD-L415Dosimetry I Lab

1
RAD-422Radiology

4
RAD-428Pathophysiology

4
RAD-470Radiation Science Internship

1
RAD-510Radiation Science Independent Study

1-5
SOC-253Sociology of Health and Illness

4
SOC-256Sociology of Aging

4
SOC-257Death and Dying

4
SOC-352U.S. Health Care Policy

4
SOC-355Women and Health

4

Notes:

  • Clinical training is not included as part of the Radiation Science degree.

  • If planning to apply to the Medical Dosimetry graduate program during senior year or after graduation, students must take MATH-165.

Residency Requirement Policy: In the College of Arts and Sciences, a two-course (8 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for completion of a minor and a four-course (16 credit) residency requirement must be satisfied for the completion of a major.

About the Radiation Science Major

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Radiation Science Major Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.

Learning Goals Learning Objectives
Students will... Students will be able to...
Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of the human body - Demonstrate understanding of the functions of the human body and organ systems
Obtain knowledge of radiation physics, radioactivity, and its effects on the body - Understand concepts such as radiation exposure and absorbed dose of radiation
- Demonstrate understanding of cell survival curves and radiation exposure syndromes
Obtain skills to prepare them for gaining employment or pursuing interest in general science or healthcare - Identify career or further education options
- Demonstrate ability to apply and interview for a job
- Demonstrate professionalism in an area of interest during an internship

About the Radiation Science Major

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Honors

To complete requirements for honors in the major, a candidate must:

  1. Graduate with a major GPA of 3.5 or higher

  2. Graduate with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher

  3. Complete RAD-H503

    Note: a student must meet with the program director in advance to receive pre-approval for a research project

  4. Complete a research project and paper in RAD-H503

  5. CAS Honors Program students only: Present work from the senior honors experience at the Honors Symposium or Pecha Kucha event

To become a candidate for honors in the major, a student must:

  1. Have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher

  2. Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher

  3. Apply to the program directly by email no later than May 15th of junior year

About the Radiation Science Major

Learn more about the experiences and opportunities available within this major.

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