Academics and Grading

Academic Policy and Curriculum

Fall Semester

  • Clinical Radiation Oncology
  • Simulation and Treatment Techniques I
  • Cross Sectional Anatomy for Therapists
  • RT Patient Care and Interactions
  • Radiation Therapy Physics
  • Clinical Education I

Spring Semester

  • Simulation and Treatment Techniques II
  • Research Methodology in Radiologic Technology  
  • Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning and Dosimetry 
  • Radiation Protection   
  • Radiobiology
  • Clinical Education II

Summer Semester

  • Radiation Therapy Registry Review
  • Research Methodology in Radiologic Technology
  • Clinical Education III

The student is responsible for following the certificate plan established by the radiation therapy program. Advisement will take place at the end of each semester. Students will receive over 1,000 hours of clinical time between Clinical Education I-III.             

Grading

The scoring range for the Duke radiation therapy program is:

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 75-79%
D = 60-74%
F = Below 59%

Academic Calendar

  • Applications open: October 1
  • Deadline to apply: December 31
  • Interview: mid-February to March
  • Acceptance emails/letters: Mid- to late March
  • Registration for Fall 2026: April 1, 2026
  • Orientation: August 24, 2026, with a completion date of August 5th, 2027, following the year. Attendance is required Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (standard 40-hour work week). Students will follow Duke Hospital-designated holidays plus 5 days off for vacation and 1 day for personal time.