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. 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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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.