New in 2011: Degree program will offer a distributed learning format allowing you to conduct the majority of your coursework at home.

The Master of Health Science in Medical Radiation Sciences (MHScMRS) is:

• a theoretical and evidence-based approach to the acquisition of new skills and insights in radiation therapy
• a non-thesis, professional degree
• an 8.0 credit, 2-year full time program for expert radiation therapy clinicians who want to expand their academic competence and contribution, and advance their clinical skills

The program begins in September each year and is composed of:

• didactic course work (required and elective)
• clinical practica
• a master’s research project

Each component is designed to provide foundational radiation medicine content, expand clinical and reasoning skills, and further develop the skills of enquiry, innovation, knowledge translation and evidence-based practice.

Didactic courses

• are provided online and include foundation, professional, and leadership topics.
• include three one-week onsite sessions: September, February, and August of Year 1

Clinical practica consists of a two semester focused clinical internship (25 hours/week) at an affiliated teaching site where possible:

• Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH)
• Odette Cancer Centre (OCC)

Other sites will be considered for affiliation upon request.

Research project is to be conducted at a local centre where possible.

Curriculum

7.0 credits of required courses including:

• 1.5 credits of applied radiation medicine science courses
• 2.5 credits of field-specific courses
• 2.0 credits of practica
• 1.0 credit for the completion of a master’s research project

MHSc in MRS Course Guide (pdf)

Students will take 1.0 additional credit as elective courses in a field related course as approved by the Program Director.

Within the last decade it has become evident that the role of the radiation therapist is changing, evolving and growing within the radiation medicine enterprise. Join the Institute of Medical Sciences and the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto in spearheading the first professional master’s program for Radiation Therapists in North America!

The Master of Health Science in Medical Radiation Sciences (MHScMRS) is designed specifically to develop the kind of advanced academic clinician who is in demand in contemporary radiation medicine practice. Take advantage of the phenomenal wealth of clinical and research experience of our world-renown faculty.

You will be:

• acquiring/creating positions that capitalize on the advanced knowledge skills and judgment in clinical practice and in research groups.
• working on the acceleration of innovation in relevant programs/department.
• contributing to the advancement of radiation medicine.
• improving the way we treat cancer and provide care for our patients.
• accelerating the pace of innovation in radiation therapy through clinical research and academic endeavours.

On the job

Graduates of the program will fill the cancer care system’s need for advanced, expert, and academic radiation therapists: a breed of professionals who continue to challenge the boundaries of practice, contribute to accelerating the pace of radiotherapy innovation and take clinical and academic endeavours to new levels.