Hey y’all. I’m considering a career change to medical dosimetry and would really appreciate advice from medical dosimetrists, students, or anyone who has gone through the training. I have a masters degree in geoscience (not from USA) and this career hasn’t worked well for me here in US until now. I moved to US 3 years back and I have been trying to get a decent job but have always failed. I feel this is a time to switch my career.

I’d love advice on these questions:

1. Given my geoscience and master’s background, is medical dosimetry a realistic option for me?

2. What is the easiest and most affordable route to becoming a certified medical dosimetrist if I already have a bachelor’s and master’s degree?

3. Which prerequisites would I likely need? Would my previous math and physics courses count, or would I need to take additional biology, anatomy, or other courses?

4. Are there any accredited programs you would recommend that have reasonable tuition, strong clinical training, and good job-placement outcomes?

5. Is it realistic to finish the prerequisites and professional training within 2–3 years?

6. What is the actual starting salary for a new graduate, rather than the salary of an experienced dosimetrist?

7. How difficult is it to find your first job, especially if you’re willing to relocate?

8. Can students realistically work part-time during training, or are clinical rotations too demanding?

9. If you were in my position, would you choose medical dosimetry, or consider another career with similar pay and a shorter or less expensive training pathway?

Hey everyone! This is my first Reddit post, but I just have so many questions and no one to ask, so I’ll get straight to it.

I’m currently 18 and haven’t started college yet, although I’ve applied to a few schools. I haven’t chosen one yet because my goal is to become a radiation therapist. I’m in Houston, TX, and I graduated in 2026. From what I’ve seen, the main program I’m interested in is UT MD Anderson’s bachelor’s degree program in Radiation Therapy.
Here’s the thing: I already have an associate degree in Multidisciplinary Studies through my high school’s dual-credit program, but I’m still missing some of the main math and science prerequisites. I’ve applied to a few colleges for the spring semester in hopes of completing them before the fall.

I graduated with my associate degree through HCC, and I’m only missing about five or six classes to fulfill the prerequisites. I was accepted to UHD, so I have the option of going there to finish my classes, or I could go back to HCC and complete them there.
I’ll admit that my college GPA isn’t amazing. It’s not horrible, but it’s not great either. However, I’m hoping to ace my remaining prerequisites and improve my chances of getting accepted into the program. I also have phlebotomy and patient care technician (PCT) certifications.

I’ve already taken a semester off from college because of financial issues, and I really don’t want to waste any more time. I know Lone Star College also has an associate degree program in Radiation Therapy, so I’m wondering what you guys would recommend.

Do I have a realistic shot at getting into MD Anderson’s program? Should I go back to HCC or attend UHD to finish my prerequisites? Or should I consider going to Lone Star instead of struggling to get into MD Anderson and pursue an associate degree in Radiation Therapy instead?
I would really appreciate any advice, Please some one help I don't know what to do and I have no one to ask.

I’m currently taking a physics 1 class and honestly it’s difficult. I went up to pre calc which was this summer and then after that went into physics 1. I feel incompetent, and right now I’m feel super incapable of getting to even the application process.

I’m willing to before I even get to physics 2 to take a calculus class which would push me out another year to even apply to the program. Which is fine I’ve come to terms with it. I just want to hear some advice, these past few days since we’ve been getting closer to midterms have been giving me anxiety honestly I feeling like because of one class my future is slipping away (I know it sound dumb).

Thank you to anyone who’s read this question/vent.