Overview
Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology is a 2-year diploma programme in radiation therapy technology. It trains students for technician roles in cancer hospitals, radiotherapy departments and oncology centres. The field covers delivering planned radiation treatment to cancer patients.
Course Details
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board, with the minimum marks set by the admitting institution or state.
Admission
Admission is through state, university or institution-level processes, by merit or an entrance test. NEET is not universally required, but a few states and universities use it, so check your state's rules.
Registration & Recognition
Allied and healthcare professions are being brought under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under the NCAHP Act, 2021. Registration with the state allied and healthcare council is being implemented in stages, so check the current rules for your state.
What You Will Learn
The course covers radiation physics, radiobiology, treatment planning, simulators, linear accelerators, brachytherapy, patient care and radiation protection.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include cancer hospitals, radiotherapy departments and oncology centres.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Radiotherapy Technologist, Treatment Planning Technologist and Brachytherapy Technologist. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to the related bachelor's degree (lateral entry into a later year may be permitted by some universities), or direct employment.