Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry

Program Overview

Suffolk University's Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry is a rigorous 17-21 month program that prepares students to become certified medical dosimetrists. The program features a competency-based clinical curriculum, hands-on training with the latest planning technology, and supervised rotations in various clinical settings. Graduates have high success rates in securing positions at renowned institutions across the US.

Program Outline

Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry at Suffolk University

Degree Overview:

• Full-time:
Students can complete the program in as few as 21 months without a radiation therapy background. With a background in radiation therapy, the program can be completed in 17 months.
• Credits:
The program requires 39-55 credits for completion.
• Accreditation:
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Program Mission Statement:
To provide a rigorous and comprehensive education including diverse clinical settings, using the most advanced technologies to develop exceptional clinical skills and research experiences.

Outline:

• Program Duration:
21 months without a radiation therapy background, 17 months with a background in radiation therapy.
• Program Schedule:
• With leveling semester: Year 1: Fall semester, Spring semester, Summer semester | Year 2: Fall semester, Spring semester
• Without leveling semester: Year 1: Spring semester, Summer semester | Year 2: Fall semester, Spring semester
• Leveling Semester:
Required for students who do not have a background in radiation therapy, covers basic physics, biology, anatomy & physiology with labs.
• Curriculum:
Competency-based clinical curriculum including latest planning techniques like 3D, IMRT, VMAT, brachytherapy, and stereotactic. Also includes a 3-week rotation in proton treatment planning.
• Faculty:
Experienced board-certified dosimetrists and physicists.
• Unique Approaches:
Hands-on training using the latest planning technology in small classes.

Careers:

• Career Paths:
Certified medical dosimetrist at top hospitals and healthcare centers across the US.
• Opportunities:
The program prepares graduates to become certified medical dosimetrists, enhancing their career opportunities.
• Outcomes:
Graduates have high success rates in securing positions at renowned institutions like:
• Brigham and Women's Hospital
• University of California, San Diego
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Boston Medical Center
• Maine Medical Center
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cooper University Hospital
• SUNY Upstate Medical University
• University of Vermont Medical Center
• Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
• Rhode Island Hospital
• University of Utah Health

Other:

• Clinical Rotations:
Supervised rotations in various clinical settings including major academic centers, community hospitals, and smaller community settings.
• Students Shadowing Requirements:
Completion of a minimum 4-hour clinical shadowing experience with a certified medical dosimetrist.