Academic Requirements

Program Requirements (International Students)

Non-Direct Entry

This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.

Please note: This is a competitive program, and meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee entrance. All applicants must comply with the Admissions Policy

Alberta Grade 12 Preparation: It is recommended that any students considering our program complete the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1; Biology 30; Chemistry 30; Mathematics 30-1; Physics 30.

Preference will be given to Alberta students, however, applicants from other provinces may also be considered.

For more information on the admission requirements for the Radiation Therapy program, see Radiation Therapy Admission Requirements 

Pre-Professional Requirements:

Students wishing to apply to the B.Sc. in Radiation Therapy program must first complete pre-professional coursework - For University of Alberta learners:

STATS 151 BIOL 107 & BIOL/CELL 201 ENGL 1XX CHEM 101 or 103 CHEM 261 or 264 MATH 134 or 144 PHYS 124 & PHYS 126 PSYCO 104, 105 or equivalent OR SOC 100, or equivalent

Students wishing to apply to the B.Sc. in Radiation Therapy program must first complete pre-professional coursework - For non-University of Alberta learners:

Statistics (3 units) Cell Biology (6 units) English (3 units) General Chemistry (3 units) Organic Chemistry (3 units) Calculus Math (3 units) Physics (6 units) Psychology or Sociology (3 units)

Indigenous Canada

Applicants must provide proof of completion of U of A’s NS 201(or transferable equivalent) OR certification of completion for the Indigenous Canada Certificate from Coursera.

Please note: Your grades from this course are not used in your pre-professional GPA but course completion is mandatory for admissions to the program.

The selection process is competitive, and applicants will be ranked on the following:

GPA of pre-professional courses Overall academic achievement (emphasizing the last two most recent years of study) Career reflection letter - Deadline: April 1 Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

Non-Academic Requirements:

Career Reflection Letter: Applicants must submit a career reflection letter by April 1, outlining evidence of personal reflection regarding their career choice, professional goals, personal skills and attributes, knowledge of the profession, related experience, and reasons for seeking admission to the Radiation Therapy program. Personal Interview Process - Early May: Interview selection is based on postsecondary academic records and the Career Reflection Letter. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine if they have the personal qualities necessary for the profession. The interview evaluates an applicant’s communication, professionalism, decision-making, teamwork, conflict resolution, responsibility, initiative, problem-solving, prioritization, and organization. Short-listed applicants will be advised of the interview date. Spoken Language Requirement: Besides demonstrating an overall English language proficiency, students need a further level of spoken English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. As such, a OEFL/TSE (Test of English Fluency/Test of Spoken English) may be required. Technical standards self-assessment requirement: Applicants are asked to review the Radiation Therapy Program Technical Standards Self-Assessment and Details document and complete the questionnaire contained in Appendix A of the document

Entrance requirements

Early Admission

If you are currently attending high school, we require copies of the following:

• Final Grade 11 (or equivalent) transcript of grades
• Grade 12 (or equivalent) transcript of courses and results to date or a list of all courses you are registering in Grade 12 if results are not available yet

Final Admission

If you have completed your studies, we require:

• Official High School Completion Transcript (Hoc Ba Tot Nghiep THPT)
• Official National High School Exam Result (Giay Chung Nhan Ket Qua Thi Tot Nghiep THPT/Tuyen Sinh Cao Dang-Dai Hoc)

• Please note that all transcripts issued in any language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• Five Subject Requirements - to see specific subject requirements by program visit our program tool.

Other common curricula in the Vietnam

• GCE: A-level
  • Information on A-level equivalencies and subject requirements
• International Baccalaureate
  • IB applicants are required to present 5 subjects.
  • Information on grade conversion, equivalencies, and transfer requirements

Vietnamese curriculum specific notes

• For all high school graduates from 2016 to 2024, both of
  • High School Completion Transcript (Hoc Ba Tot Nghiep THPT) 
  • National High School Exam Result (Giay Chung Nhan Ket Qua Thi Tot Nghiep THPT/Tuyen Sinh Cao Dang-Dai Hoc).
    • This transcript must also include marks for each of the subjects in the Sciences/Humanities Combination test.

If you do not see your current study program listed, or for information on eligibility, please contact your regional recruitment coordinator.

Language Requirements

The school's English requirements are:

NOTE: TOEFL iBT Home Edition has been temporarily suspended for meeting English-Language Proficiency for Fall 2027 Admission.

A score on one of the following tests meets the University of Alberta's English Language Proficiency requirement:

• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based):
  • For tests written before January 21, 2026: at least 90, with no less than 21 on each band.
  • For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: at least 4.5, with no less than 4.5 on each band.
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): at least 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0.
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, paper or CE/computer): at least 70 overall, with no band less than 60.
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): at least 61 overall, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill.
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced (formerly Certificate in Advanced English): an overall Cambridge English Scale score of at least 180, with no less than 170 in each skill.
• Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (formerly Certificate of Proficiency in English): an overall Cambridge English Scale score of at least 180, with no less than 170 in each skill.

Additional Spoken English Proficiency requirement (Faculty of Education and Health Sciences-related programs):

• A minimum IELTS Speaking sub-score of 7.5, or a minimum TOEFL iBT Speaking sub-score of 26 (for tests written before January 21, 2026) or 5 (for tests written on or after January 21, 2026).

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.