Medical Dosimetry Program Student Handbook 2025-2026

Graduate Education Policies and Procedures Manual

The Masters of Science in Medical Dosimetry program meets the requirements prescribed by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists, so that successfully completing the 38-credit hour didactic and clinical curriculum qualifies graduates to be eligible to sit for the MDCB examination and become a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD). For more information, visit the Medical Dosimetrist Board Certification website: mdcb.org

*RMD 693 Medical Dosimetry Research Project and RMD 695 Medical Dosimetry Thesis may be taken at variable credit per semester of one to three credits for a required total of six credits. RMD 696 Continuation of Master's Project or Thesis Research enrollment may be required if the student does not successfully complete RMD 695 Medical Dosimetry Thesis course.

RMD 620 – Dosimetry Treatment Planning I

Examines the pathophysiology and oncology management of gastrointestinal, breast, brain, head and neck, and metastatic cancer. The content will include relevant anatomy, dosimetry treatment planning techniques and dose limitations.

RMD 621 – Dosimetry Treatment Planning I Lab

This is the concurrent laboratory course for RMD 620 - Dosimetry Treatment Planning I. In this course, students will learn and apply treatment planning techniques for gastrointestinal, breast, brain, head and neck, and metastatic cancer.

RMD 661 - Medical Dosimetry Clinical Education I

Clinical education experience in medical dosimetry in a university affiliated clinical education center is the focus of the course. The student will concentrate on beginning level application of core competencies in medical dosimetry practice.

RMD 693 - Medical Dosimetry Research Project

Students work individually with faculty mentors on research activities, scholarly writing, and presentation skills to complete all steps of their research project. Training modules in research topics guide the student during their project. This course must be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

RMD 695 - Medical Dosimetry Thesis

Students work individually with faculty mentors on a thesis and defense. Training modules in research topics guide the student during their thesis. Students are required to remain continuously enrolled in RMD 695 once the thesis is started, until the end of the semester of graduation, for minimum of 6 credits.

RMD 630 - Medical Dosimetry I

This course will cover the principles governing production of radiation, radiation protection, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation dose distribution (photon and electron), and external beam dose calculations.

RMD 622 – Dosimetry Treatment Planning II

Examines the pathophysiology and oncology management of genitourinary, thoracic, gynecological, skin, and miscellaneous cancer. The content will include relevant anatomy, dosimetry treatment planning techniques and dose limitations.

RMD 623 – Dosimetry Treatment Planning II Lab

This is the concurrent laboratory course for RMD 622 - Dosimetry Treatment Planning II. In this course, students will learn and apply treatment planning techniques for genitourinary, thoracic, gynecological, skin, and miscellaneous cancers.

RMD 662 - Medical Dosimetry Clinical Education II

Clinical education experience in medical dosimetry in a university affiliated clinical education center is the focus of the course. The student will concentrate on refining medical dosimetry clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills in collaboration with health care team members.

RMD 632 - Medical Dosimetry II

This course will cover the radiation principles and advanced details of quality assurance, 3D conformal radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, proton treatments, brachytherapy procedures and advanced techniques of intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiation therapy treatment planning.

RMD 663 - Medical Dosimetry Clinical Education III 

Clinical education experience in medical dosimetry in a university affiliated clinical education center is the focus of the course. The student will concentrate on advanced level skills and transitioning into medical dosimetry practice as a member of the profession.

RMD 670 - Professional Issues in Medical Dosimetry

Investigation of healthcare ethics, professional conduct, and psychologic aspects in oncology. Students also explore electronic medical records and charting, computer networking, treatment error corrections, quality improvement, advanced emerging technologies and legal issues. Preparation for the Medical Dosimetry Certification exam is conducted.

RMD 640 Advanced Dosimetry Treatment Planning Lab

This independent lab focuses on advanced treatment planning techniques in medical dosimetry. Students will engage in both the development and evaluation of treatment plans, providing practical experience in advanced techniques.

RMD 690 Introduction to Dosimetry Research

This course covers the basics of research and statistics in medical dosimetry. Students will learn how to design a research study, perform a literature review, and interpret statistical outputs from tests such as t-tests and ANOVA. The course prepares students with the foundational skills for future research and manuscript writing.

RMD 696 - Continuation of Master's Project or Thesis Research

Continuation of work related to the master's project or thesis phase of the graduate student's program. Registration is required after all respective project or thesis credits are completed and the project or thesis is not completed. Work will be performed under the supervision of the project advisor or thesis committee chair. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Completion of all required project or thesis credits and completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training within last three years.