Degree Requirements - 126 credits
Students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree with this major
Radiation Science Major Requirements: 17 courses and corresponding laboratories, 60 credits
Core Requirements (8 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 24 credits)
| BIO-111 | Introduction to the Cell | 3 |
| BIO-L111 | Introduction to the Cell Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO-203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO-L203 | Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| BIO-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO-L204 | Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| BIO-409 | Biology Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CAS-201 | College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path | 1 |
| CAS-H201 | Honors College to Career: Explore Your Options and Find Your Path | 1 |
| RAD-315 | Radiation Physics I | 3 |
| RAD-L315 | Radiation Physics I Lab | 1 |
| RAD-318 | Radiation Physics II | 2 |
| RAD-416 | Radiation Biology | 4 |
Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of a course.
Cancer Care Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)
Choose one of the following:
| SCI-108 | Introduction to Cancer Care | 4 |
| SCI-H108 | Honors Introduction to Cancer Care | 4 |
| SCI-109 | Service Learning-Introduction to Community Cancer Care | 4 |
| SCI-H109 | Service Learning-Honors Introduction to Community Cancer Care | 4 |
Note: Students in the Honors Program have the option of completing the Honors version of the course instead.
Physics Requirement (2 courses and corresponding laboratories, 8 credits)
Choose one of the following 2-course sequences with corresponding laboratories:
Mathematics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)
Choose one of the following:
Biostatistics Requirement (1 course, 4 credits)
Choose one of the following:
Electives (4 courses, 16 credits)
Choose four courses (16 credits) from the following and their corresponding laboratories, where applicable:
Notes:
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Clinical training is not included as part of the Radiation Science degree.
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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 |
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Honors
Honors in the Major is a highly selective opportunity to complete a signature original project or thesis with the close personalized mentorship of a departmental faculty member beginning in the junior year. Students have the opportunity to complete a junior level interdisciplinary course addressing real-world problems. In the senior year, students present research or creative works completed in their discipline at the Honors in the Major Symposium. There is special recognition at Commencement and on the Suffolk transcript.
About the Radiation Science Major
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