Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (BRT)

Summary

The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy is a three-year degree taught from our Wellington campus. On completion you are able to register with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board and start your career as a radiation therapist.

Radiation therapy is a highly skilled health profession and, because cancer affects so many people, qualified radiation therapists are in demand.

You can apply to study Radiation Therapy straight out of secondary school, after one year or more of university study, or as a graduate.

Information for new applicants

Applications to study in 2027 will open on 1 July 2026.

Detailed information about the admissions process can be found on the Division of Health Sciences website:

Radiation Therapy: Guidelines for Admission

International students are not currently eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Radiation Therapy.

Information sessions

Discover first-hand what Radiation Therapy is all about by attending one of our information sessions. These include:

• Online information evening in July
• Open day at our Wellington campus in August
• Tours of cancer centres around the country June–August

See the Radiation Therapy website for dates