By QUT Health Marketing, 22 June, 2026
The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy prepares you for a career as a radiation therapist. This rewarding profession combines patient care, emotional support, science and technology.
Radiation therapists are key members of the cancer care team. They plan and deliver highly precise radiation treatments, working closely with patients during a challenging time in their lives. Graduates can work in major hospital cancer centres or private cancer treatment facilities.
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- ATAR results and getting in
- Upgrading through other courses
- Assumed knowledge
- Bridging courses
- Getting in for non-school leavers
- Study mode
- Can I start in July?
- Credit for prior study
- Placement costs
- Will there be other mature age students/non-school leavers?
1. If my ATAR isn’t high enough, is there another way to get into The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy?
Yes. You can improve your chances by enrolling in another QUT degree with a lower ATAR.
After completing one year of full-time study (96 credit points), you’ll receive a university rank based on your Grade Point Average (GPA). When you apply through QTAC, the highest of your ATAR or your university rank will be used.
To be competitive, you’ll need a high GPA, as this directly affects your rank. University subjects are graded from 1-7. In this scale a 4 is a pass and a 7 is a high distinction.
Your GPA can be converted to a selection rank. As an example, if you study for a year and achieve a 4 (a pass) in all of your subjects, your GPA of 4 will convert to a selection rank of 93.
You can check how GPA converts to a range of selection ranks for different periods of study in the prior study conversion table.
You can also explore more detailed breakdowns of GPA to selection ranks in the drop down boxes under selection ranks from previous tertiary study.
2. What course should I do to help me enter the program?
There’s no specific course you must complete. Choose a degree you’re confident you can perform well in, as your grades will affect your competitiveness.
Also, choose a course you’re willing to complete if you’re not successful in transferring.
The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy will still take four years to complete from the point of entry, due to its sequenced structure and compulsory placement experiences.
3. I didn’t study the assumed knowledge subjects. Can I still enter the program?
Yes. If you meet the required ATAR or selection rank you may still be eligible. For domestic students it’s not mandatory to have completed specific Year 12 subjects.
However, subjects like mathematics and physics are strongly recommended, as they support success in first year subjects such as radiation physics.
4. Are bridging courses available?
Yes. QUT offers bridging courses to help you build the required background knowledge.
Assumed knowledge and bridging courses
5. How do non-school leavers enter QUT’s radiation therapy program?
You’ll need to apply through QTAC .
Your ranking will be based on a combination of your previous study, qualifications, and work or life experience.
6. Is part-time or external study available for QUT’s radiation therapy program?
No. The course is full time and on campus only.
7. Is there a July intake into the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy?
No. There’s one intake each year. The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy commences in February.
8. I already have an undergraduate degree in a different discipline. Will I receive advanced standing (credit) for subjects completed in my previous degree?
You may be eligible for advanced standing, depending on the content and relevance of your previous studies.
We’ll let you know which subjects will be credited once we do an official assessment.
The assessment is a comparison of the content of each QUT radiation therapy unit against the subjects you’ve previously completed.
We’ll do the assessment once you’ve accepted an offer into the course.
Advanced standing application guidelines
9. Is work experience (placement) in the program funded?
No. Placements are required for professional registration and are completed at your own cost, including travel and accommodation.
Some placements may be located outside of Brisbane, including in regional and interstate locations.
You may be eligible to apply for QUT scholarships to help with costs. Find out more about financial support for QUT students.
10. I’m a mature student. Will I be the only one?
No. Cohorts in radiation therapy comprise a mix of students, including recent school leavers and those with previous study or work experience.
