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Radiologic Sciences Prerequisites (Must earn a 'C' or better in all transferable courses)

All students must complete 50 specific prerequisite credits prior to matriculation; however, they do not need to have all prerequisite work completed at the time of application. Academic courses from accredited institutions with a grade of ‘C' or above and CLEP scores are acceptable for transfer.

   
 
Course
Medical Dosimetry*
Nuclear Medicine*
All other RS programs
Anatomy and Physiology 1,2
8 credits
8 credits
8 credits
College Physics 2,3
8 credits
4 credits
4 credits
College Chemistry 1,2
N/A
8 credits
N/A
College Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus or Trigonometry
6 credits
3 credits
3 credits
English Electives
6 credits
6 credits
6 credits
Medical Terminology4
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Electives** (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, etc.)
19 credits
18 credits
26 credits
TOTAL
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits

1. These courses must meet requirements for science majors.
2. There is a 10-year time limit on the transferability of science courses (students with relevant work experience may petition for exception to this rule).
3. Physics need not be calculus based
4. Medical Terminology requirement is effective for Fall 2007 Admissions Applications

*Students who choose Medical Dosimetry or Nuclear Medicine for the 1-year Advanced Placement or as part of the 2-year Multicompetency program are required to follow these prerequisites.

**Recommended Electives: Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Speech/Communication, Statistics.

Two-year Multicompetency Program
This bachelor's degree option is for students who have no background in the radiologic sciences and have completed 50 credits of specific prerequisite coursework.

One-year Advanced Placement
This bachelor's degree option is for students who have completed 50 credits of specific coursework and who have the following additional educational experience/credential:

  • Students with a baccalaureate degree may apply for medical dosimetry
  • Students who have graduated from an accredited program in radiation therapy and hold registration may apply for medical dosimetry.

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