Bachelor Of Science In Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy

Academic Requirements

Students wishing to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (BScRT) degree program in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta must meet a series of pre-professional, non-academic, and post-acceptance requirements.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada on or before the deadline date for applications. A notarized copy of proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status must be submitted with the application for admission. Preference will be given to Alberta applicants; however, applicants from other provinces may also be considered. Please note: This is a competitive program, and meeting the Academic Requirements does not guarantee entrance.

For High School Students:

Please note that you cannot enter our program directly from high school. You will be required to complete or be in the process of completing your pre-professional courses when you apply. If you are planning on attending the University of Alberta for your pre-professional courses, you can access all required courses from either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. You can also access equivalents to our pre-professional courses at any Campus Alberta post-secondary institution; however, you will be responsible to ensure that your courses are equivalents. 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

Language Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy program at the University of Alberta, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. The following English language proficiency tests and their respective scores are accepted:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90, with no less than 21 on each band.
• IELTS Academic: Minimum score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Minimum score of 70, with no band less than 60.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill.
• Cambridge English Scale: Minimum score of 180 on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, with no less than 170 in each skill.
• Completion of the University of Alberta’s EAP 136/INT D 137.

Additionally, applicants may fulfill the English language requirement through:

• Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English in Canada or in another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction.
• Graduation from a recognized degree program offered by an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction.

Please check with our team for more details.

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.