Admission to the radiation sciences major is competitive and selective, requiring a separate program application due on January 15 each year. Meeting the requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance into a program or the major. 

See Accepted Candidate Information.

Prerequisite coursework must be completed or in progress at the time of program application. Job shadowing and hands-on patient care experience are highly recommended.

Students must complete specific prerequisite courses by the end of the spring semester of the application year, with one exception:  physics for the sonography program can be completed in the summer. Transfer courses are accepted, if equivalent to University of Iowa coursework.  Radiation Sciences Interest degree audit must indicate that all courses have been completed or are in progress. 

Minimum GPA requirements: 

• overall cumulative GPA of 2.50

• UI GPA of 2.00

• semester GPA of 2.00 in the spring and summer immediately preceding the start of the program

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*Most students will need to complete HHP:1400 or BIOL:1140 prior to Human Anatomy (based on academic strength).
**Strongly recommended.
^Physics for DMS program may be completed in the spring or summer semester. Summer is recommended if both Anatomy and Physiology are taken in the spring.

-- Students are advised for success, based on academic strength, not necessarily for a 4-year plan.
-- Prerequisites for the three-year tracks may take more than one year to complete.

Submit program application by January 15

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*Most students will need to complete HHP:1400 or BIOL:1140 prior to Human Anatomy (based on academic strength)
**Required for two year RT, strongly recommended for remaining tracks
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= Required for Therapy, NMT, and DMS; recommended for RT

-- Students are advised for success, based on academic strength, not necessarily for a 4-year plan.

Submit program application by January 15

To understand and gain valuable insight into radiation sciences careers, students are strongly encouraged to job shadow radiation sciences professionals. Document the facility, contact person, hours, and activities. University of Iowa Health Care job shadowing opportunities are available.

Gain direct patient care experience to learn about the health care setting and patient communication skills. Students may choose to work as a CNA or volunteer with local hospitals, senior centers, disability camps, health care facilities, etc. Document the facility, contact person, hours, and activities. UI Health Care volunteer opportunity: https://uihc.org/college-student-volunteers.