Radiation therapists operate radiation-producing equipment such as Computerized Tomography (CT) simulators and linear accelerators, assist radiation oncologists with treatment simulation, and administer daily prescribed treatment. Radiation therapists are able to develop relationships with their patients, since they usually see them five days each week. The mission of the University of Vermont's Radiation Therapy program is to educate, train, and graduate professionally competent and ethical individuals committed to lifelong learning, and who are prepared to meet current and future workplace challenges in radiation therapy.

Official secondary school transcript sent directly to Admissions by your high school (official translation of transcripts if not already in English). First quarter grades or mid-year grades if available. One letter of recommendation is required. All applicants whose first language is not English must send official TOEFL or IELTS test scores to the Office of Admissions. In addition to university entrance requirements (four years of English, three years of math, two years of a foreign language, three years of a natural or physical science including a lab, and three years of social sciences), College of Nursing and Health Sciences applicants must complete the following: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, four years of math, including trigonometry or pre-calculus. Additional science course work in the senior year of high school is recommended for all programs. One year of physics is recommended for medical radiation sciences and athletic training program applicants.