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Pre-Radiation Therapy

University of Winnipeg

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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
March 1Canadian-curriculum-abroad applicationStanding annual entry · Every year
  • All Canadian/international high-school applicants studying Canadian curriculum abroad
  • March 1
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June 1Education final application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • High-school and mature applicants to the Faculty of Education
  • June 1
  • Applications after March 1 are subject to space availability
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March 1Education recommended application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • High-school and mature applicants to the Faculty of Education
  • March 1
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July 2Fall application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants to Arts/Science/Business/Kinesiology
  • offered Fall intake, programme/partner exceptions separate
  • July 2
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June 1 (extension)Fall international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • June 1 (extension)
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March 1Spring application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants where the exact degree offers Spring intake
  • March 1
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February 15 (extension)Spring international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • February 15 (extension)
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July 2Suggested fall application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • July 2
  • UWinnipeg describes this as a suggested deadline and recommends applying three to four months before the intended start term
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March 1Suggested spring application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • March 1
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November 1Suggested winter application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science applicants
  • November 1
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November 1Winter application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizen/PR/refugee applicants where the exact degree offers Winter intake
  • November 1
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October 15 (extension)Winter international application extension, year unspecifiedUndated published extension; entry year not stated
  • International applicants only if this exact route offers the selected term
  • do not treat the undated extension as a 2027 or permanent annual cutoff
  • October 15 (extension)
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • Core English 40S (Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus); Anglais 40S or Français 40S where the published immersion rule applies
  • Core Mathematics 40S: Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential; exact major prerequisites can narrow this choice
  • One other 40S credit in a different subject area, within the five eligible Grade 12 credits
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through UWinnipeg admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    UWinnipeg admissionsUWinnipeg admissions
  3. Step 3$100 domestic application fee
    • The one-time non-refundable fee must be received before UWinnipeg starts assessing the application.
    University of Winnipeg application feeUniversity of Winnipeg application fee
  4. Step 4Final official high-school transcript
    • Manitoba applicants can self-report Grade 12 marks. For applications received by June 1, UWinnipeg automatically requests the final transcript from the high school.
    University of Winnipeg self-reporting gradesUniversity of Winnipeg self-reporting grades
  5. Step 5Apply for admission and disclose every secondary and postsecondary institution attended, including unsuccessful studies.
  6. Step 6Submit official secondary and postsecondary transcripts and proof of secondary graduation.
  7. Step 7Provide citizenship or immigration-status evidence if the calendar's applicant condition applies.
  8. Step 8Submit certified translations for records that are not in English or French.
  9. Step 9Provide English-language evidence if the university's language requirement applies.
  10. Step 10For Radiation Therapy Year II selection: follow the partner’s paper-submission/reference and shortlisted interview instructions; confirm the next intake package, since the public intake page still names September 2026.

CancerCare Manitoba’s supplementary selection applies to Radiation Therapy Year II.

CancerCare Manitoba Radiation Therapy Year II admissions FAQ
Applicant pathways

Qualifying-year entry

  • Start with Pre-Radiation Therapy at UWinnipeg. Year II begins after separate competitive selection.
  • Manitoba high school applicants need Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S in addition to general university entry requirements. Chemistry 40S and Physics 40S are recommended.
  • Complete 24 qualifying university credits and apply through UWinnipeg for CancerCare Manitoba’s Year II selection.
UWinnipeg Pre-Radiation Therapy and Radiation Therapy application stagesUWinnipeg high school prerequisites by intended area of studyUWinnipeg 2026–27 Radiation Therapy academic calendarCancerCare Manitoba Radiation Therapy Year II admissions FAQ
Manitoba regular high-school entry (2027–28)

Manitoba high-school applicants to all faculties except Education; programme-specific entry conditions also apply

  • At least 30 Manitoba high-school credits, including five Grade 12 credits (40 A, S, G or U); three must be 40S. Physical Education 40F cannot be one of the five.
  • Core English 40S (Comprehensive, Literary or Transactional Focus) and core Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus, Applied or Essential).
  • Minimum admission average of 65%, calculated from one English 40S, one Mathematics 40S and one other 40S credit in a different subject area; the highest grade is used when more than one required-course option is available.
  • Français/French Immersion students can present Anglais 40S or Français 40S in place of English 40S.
Winnipeg 2027/28 viewbook Manitoba high-school qualification
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 4 YEAR BSc (RADIATION THERAPY)

Only applicants to the calendar's explicitly named degree route or stream; honours/advanced entry is not a high-school prerequisite

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must complete the Qualifying Year of courses (minimum 24 credit hours) in order to be eligible to apply to the program, and then be successful in the selection process.
Winnipeg 2026/27 exact departmental programme admission requirements
Published applicant-status routes

Regular, conditional, concurrent, accelerated, mature, visiting and second-degree applicants; exclusions remain scoped

  • A student admitted to the University will receive one of the following status designations: Regular: meets Regular Status entrance requirements. Conditional: has completed the high school courses for entrance requirements with an average between 50-64.99%. (International students are not eligible). Concurrent: has registered in a specified number of first- year University of Winnipeg courses while completing entrance requirements at the University’s Collegiate. International students must meet high school graduation requirements in their home country and have graduated. Accelerated: has special admission to a partial first-year Arts and Science program, while attending a Manitoba high school and simultaneously completing subjects necessary to meet regular entrance requirements. Mature: meets Mature Status entrance requirements, and will turn 21 years of age or older during the calendar year in which he/she first registers. (International students are not eligible) Mature Access: meets Mature Access criteria and may enroll in two specified courses. Upon successful completion (minimum grade of C), the student will move to Mature Status. (International students are not eligible) Probationary: has completed some university courses and does not meet the minimum performance standard. (International students are not eligible). Visiting: has a letter of permission from another university to take courses at The University of Winnipeg. Second Degree: has obtained a first university degree from The University of Winnipeg or another university. For more information on admission status categories, visit: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/admissions-req.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Other-province and international qualification

Applicants with Canadian out-of-province or international educational credentials

  • Admission requirements for Canadian and international students can be found online. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/admissions-req.html a. Out-of-Province Canadian High School Applicants Candidates must present standing in Grade 12 English and meet the graduation requirements according to their home province. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/out- of-province-hs-students.html b. International Applicants Candidates will be considered for admission to the University on an individual basis. Meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee admission. The University reserves the right to set a level of academic proficiency to determine acceptance. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/international/how- to-apply.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
English-language evidence

Applicants whose first or primary language is not English

  • The language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg is English. That means you must have a level of ability in English that allows you to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion. If English is not your first/primary language, you must show you are ready to study here by meeting the English Language Requirements of the University. Students will not be admitted until this requirement has been met, at the discretion of the Admissions Office. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/international/lang- req.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Transfer and advanced-standing rules

Applicants transferring postsecondary credit, or presenting AP/IB results

  • Students who have been pursuing post-secondary studies at another institution may apply for admission to the University, seeking to complete the work for a first Bachelor’s degree; such applicants must be students in good standing at the former institution. Students seeking a second Bachelor’s degree should refer to Degree and Major Requirements. Applicants seeking admission with transfer credit are advised that the courses transferred, together with those they subsequently take at The University of Winnipeg, must meet the general and specific requirements of the Faculty and department in which they choose to major. Applicants should not assume that they will complete the degree with a number of credit hours equal to the difference between total hours required for the degree and transferred hours. Credits that are transferred from institutions outside of Canada (excluding the USA) or non-AUCC institutions will be transferred in a “S” grades and will not count toward the overall grade point average of the student. a. Other Institutions Students wishing to have credits from another institution assessed for credit toward their degree at the University must disclose this on their application for admission and provide the necessary information like course descriptions within four months of being admitted. Documentation received after the four-month period will not be evaluated and no credit will be granted. Failure to disclose post- secondary studies can result in cancellation of acceptance or dismissal from the University. See website: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future- student/requirements/transfer.html b. International Baccalaureate Program Credit or advanced standing is granted in specific subject areas for Higher Level and some Standard Level courses, provided a minimum score of 4 has been attained. An official copy of the International Baccalaureate results must be forwarded to the Admissions Office, or a request may be submitted to IB to enable the University to access official results electronically. Accepting credit is voluntary and students may elect to decline the credit or advanced standing. For complete details visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/requirements/ap- and-ib-info.html c. Advanced Placement Program (College Board) Credit or advanced standing is granted in specific subject areas on the basis of Advanced Placement (College Board) examinations provided a minimum score of 3 has been attained (in some cases a score of 4 is required). An official mark statement from the College Board must be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Students may elect to decline the credit or advanced standing. For complete details visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future- student/requirements/ap-and-ib-info.html
Winnipeg current calendar admission categories, documents and transfer policy
Manitoba self-reported marks

Manitoba high-school applicants seeking an offer before July 1

  • Self-report Grade 12 marks to receive an offer before July 1. Apply by June 1 for the university to request final high-school transcripts; after June 1, an offer requires a submitted high-school transcript.
Winnipeg mandatory Manitoba self-reported grades for early offers
Radiation Therapy Year II selection and clinical stage

Entry to Year II after qualifying courses; partner FAQ updated January 2026

  • Apply through Winnipeg after the qualifying year. If required courses are incomplete, provide registration/completion-date proof and an instructor support letter; complete 24 required credits by June 1 of the application year.
  • Shortlisted applicants attend a facility tour and interview(s). The committee assesses paper submission, verbal/written interview results and references; exact reference count or current form is not published in this FAQ.
  • Unsuccessful applicants reapply through Winnipeg; there is no carried-forward waiting list.
  • Accepted students supply the calendar’s criminal/vulnerable and adult/child-abuse checks, immunization and FirstAid/CPR requirements before the clinical stage.
CancerCare Manitoba January 2026 FAQ: exact Year II interview, references and provisional-course documents
Radiation Therapy: selected-student clearance documents

Successful Radiation Therapy applicants after qualifying-year selection; these are acceptance/placement requirements, not a first-year high-school supplement.

  • Submit cleared criminal-record and vulnerable-sector searches plus Adult and Child Abuse Registry checks before acceptance can be finalized.
  • Present original clearance documents dated within the last three months.
  • Provide current Standard First Aid and CPR with AED Level C certification.
  • Submit immunization records before the first clinical placement.
  • If a fingerprint search is required, notify the School before August 30 and obtain its authorization while the search is processed.
Winnipeg current departmental calendar: RT
Pre-Radiation Therapy Manitoba high school prerequisites

Manitoba high school applicants entering the qualifying year

  • Meet UWinnipeg’s general high school admission requirements.
  • Complete Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S. Chemistry 40S and Physics 40S are recommended.
UWinnipeg high school prerequisites by intended area of study
Qualifying course transition for later Year II applicants

Applicants to the professional phase after qualifying coursework

  • The 2026–27 academic calendar ends the PSYC-1000 qualifying option after the September 2027 Year II intake. Applicants for a later Year II intake should follow the calendar’s sociology option.
UWinnipeg 2026–27 Radiation Therapy academic calendar
Year II professional application deadline

Applicants to the professional phase after qualifying coursework

  • CancerCare Manitoba lists March 1 as the Year II application deadline.
CancerCare Manitoba Radiation Therapy Year II application deadline

Program facts

University entry minimum65% minimum

Courses

Named courses referenced in the current shared department calendar, resolved against the current course-description catalogue. Separate streams, degree routes and alternatives are included; this is a course menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

  • BIOL-1112Human Anatomy and Physiology6 credits

    This course deals with the biological study of the human organism; microscopic and gross anatomy; cellular and general physiology, and human genetics.

    Note: Students who wish to use this course as a prerequisite for advanced courses in Biology must obtain the permission of the Department Chair.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage23
  • CCMB-2520Physics of Radiation Therapy3 credits

    This series of lectures is designed to provide the student radiation therapist with a fundamental understanding of the physical nature of both photons and electrons and specifically the manner in which they interact with an absorbing/scattering medium.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2540Radiation Protection, Health Physics & Quality3 credits

    This course reviews the fundamental concepts which are used to minimize risk when working with sources of ionizing radiation, with emphasis on the application of these concepts to radiation therapy.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2550Technology and Biology in Radiation Therapy3 credits

    In this course we discuss the design and function of clinical equipment, basic principles of imaging modalities and criteria for use as they relate to radiation therapy.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2560Advances in Radiation Therapy3 credits

    Radiation biology concepts are expanded on from prior knowledge and applied to clinical practice; students gain further insight into ways to exploit cellular differences in healthy cells so as to increase the likelihood of tumour eradication.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2901Professional Practice and Patient Care in Radiation Therapy I3 credits

    This course focuses on the practice of radiation therapy within the health care environment.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2902Clinical Radiation Oncology l3 credits

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts, supporting the use of radiation in the treatment of disease.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2903Treatment Planning and Dosimetry I3 credits

    The goal is to provide the student with the necessary mathematical and technical skills, as well as the attitudes, which are required in the planning process.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage252
  • CCMB-2911Professional Practice and Patient Care in Radiation Therapy II3 credits

    This course builds on Professional Practice and Patient Care in Radiation Therapy I (CCMB 2901).

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage253
  • CCMB-2912Clinical Radiation Oncology Il3 credits

    This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Clinical Radiation Oncology I.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage253
  • CCMB-2913Treatment Planning and Dosimetry II3 credits

    A continuation of Treatment Planning and Dosimetry I, this course focuses on the application of previously learned information.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage253
  • CCMB-3903Directed Studies II3 credits

    Affiliations are scheduled in a number of areas within CCMB as well as other relevant areas (e.g., diagnostic radiography, MRI, US).

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage253
  • CCMB-4902Independent Studies3 credits

    This course is structured to provide a learner-centered environment and is intended to build on previous courses specific to radiation therapy and supporting students in understanding clinical oncology concepts of specified malignant, non-malignant and benign conditions.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage254
  • KIN-1601Nutrition for Health and Wellness3 credits

    This course emphasizes basic nutrition information, especially as it contributes to informed decision-making by the consumer.

    Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and KIN-2501.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage199
  • PHIL-2202Health Care and Bioethics3 credits

    This course examines bioscience and medical ethical issues from Western moral and legal perspectives.

    Note: PHIL-2202(3) was previously titled Ethics in Medicine and Law.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage225
  • PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics6 credits

    This calculus-based course provides students with a working knowledge of the basic concepts underlying modern physics.

    Note: This course is intended primarily for Physics majors but is also useful preparation for entrance exams for professional programs.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage230
  • PHYS-1301Introduction to Physics6 credits

    This is a non-calculus course intended for pre-medical, pre-dental, and arts students.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage230
  • PHYS-2503Medical Imaging3 credits

    This course is an introduction to medical techniques, such as ultrasound, x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage231
  • PSYC-1000Introductory Psychology6 credits

    This course provides an introduction to the scientific analysis of behaviour and mental activity from the biological, social, and individual perspectives.

    Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this courses and PSYC-1000/3 (transferred introductory course from another institution).

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage245
  • RHET-1103Academic Writing: Sciences3 credits

    Academic Writing teaches the essential strategies for university writing and research: the discovery of topics, the arrangement of ideas, the assessment of audience and purpose, and the practice of effective editing.

    Note: Students may receive credit for only one Academic Writing course at the 1000 level for graduation. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and ENGL-1100 | ENGL-1101 | ENGL-1121 | ENGL-1122 | RHET-1101 | RHET-1102 | RHET-1104 | RHET-1105 | RHET-1106 | RHET-1110 | RHET-1115.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage269
  • SOC-1100Introduction to Sociology I: Concepts and Methods3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to the discipline of sociology.

    Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and SOC-1101 | SOC-1105.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage277
  • SOC-1102Introduction to Sociology II: Applications3 credits

    This course applies sociological concepts and methodologies to the study of contemporary society.

    Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and SOC-1101 Requisite Courses: SOC-1100(3) [prerequisite(s)].

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage277
  • SOC-3102Sociology of Medicine6 credits

    The focus of this course is on the social context of disease and medical care.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage281
  • STAT-1301Statistical Analysis I3 credits

    This course introduces students in the natural, physical, social and human sciences to elementary statistical analysis and its applications.

    Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and STAT-1401 | STAT-1501.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage288
  • STAT-1501Elementary Biological Statistics I3 credits

    This course provides students in the biological and health sciences with an introduction to data analysis and statistical inference.

    Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and STAT-1301 | STAT-1401.

    Winnipeg current official course catalogue, PDFpage288
Elective choices
  • Choose STAT-1501 (preferred) or STAT-1301 for the 3-credit-hour Statistics requirement.
  • Choose PHYS-1301 (preferred) or PHYS-1101 for the 6-credit-hour Physics requirement.
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
The academic advising office serving Arts, Science, Business and Economics, and Kinesiology is on the first floor of the Rice Centre, 489 Portage Avenue. It provides general academic advising and degree audits. This is an advising location; course rooms and joint-provider sites remain separate. University-published office as indexed; live details could not be confirmed. Confirm before visiting.University of Winnipeg named-faculty academic advising office

Careers

Career examples

  • Radiation therapist

Career sectors

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  • Cancer treatment
  • Clinical research
Scope and qualifications

Professional route in the February 2026 joint degree/diploma calendar. A qualifying year precedes competitive entry to the clinical programme.

Professional recognition

Completion of the diploma level permits entry to the CAMRT national certification examination. The university degree and examination remain separate requirements.

Scope and qualifications

Professional route in the February 2026 joint degree/diploma calendar. A qualifying year precedes competitive entry to the clinical programme.

Costs

Undergraduate · 30 credit hours

Published cost estimate

2027–28 estimates · September 2027–April 2028 · Stated annual credit load · CAD

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Tuition$4,990–$5,530 est.
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
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Meal plan
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University-published tuition ranges · Faculty and courses determine charges

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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