Admission : IUPUI Bulletins

Undergraduate Programs

Radiation Therapy

Admission

NONRADIOGRAPHER - [RADIOGRAPHER]

General Information
Admission into the School of Medicine Health Professions Programs radiation therapy program is based on an admission index that is composed of a cumulative grade point average, the mathematics and science grade point average, prerequisite courses grade point average, and an interview.

Specific Requirements
In addition to the School of Medicine Health Professions Programs admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the radiation therapy program.

Application Deadline December 1 of the year before desired entry into the program.

Minimum Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 49.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application. Grades from remedial courses are not calculated in the grade point average of the prerequisite courses to determine the admission index.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Science and math grade point average of 2.30 and a 2.50 grade point average in stated prerequisite courses (on a 4.00 scale). This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades from remedial courses are not calculated in the mathematics and science grade point average to determine the admission index.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Interview A personal interview is required. If, however, the number of applications to the program far exceeds the number of positions available, the program’s admissions committee reserves the right to limit the number of applicants to be interviewed to twice the number of positions available in the class. Interviews are conducted in February.

Technical Standards See School of Medicine Health Professions Programs policy.

Medical Requirements All required immunizations must be completed before the start of the program. Verification of immunizations and the health form must be submitted during orientation.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Medicine Health Professions Programs policy.

Volunteer Experience The student must observe in a radiation oncology facility before applying to the program.

RADIOGRAPHER

Specific Requirements
In addition to the School of Medicine Health Professions Programs admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the radiation therapy program.

Application Deadline December 1 of the year before desired entry into the program.

Minimum Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours Satisfactory completion of general-education and technical-specialty requirements.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; this requirement is applied at the time of program application. Grades from remedial courses are not calculated into the grade point average of the prerequisite courses to determine the admission index.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Science or mathematics grade point average of 2.30 and a 2.50 grade point average in stated prerequisite courses (on a 4.00 scale); this requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Students must attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 for all radiography courses. Grades from remedial courses are not calculated into the mathematics and science grade point average to determine the admission index.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Interview A personal interview is required. However, if the number of applications to the program far exceeds the number of positions available, the program’s admissions committee reserves the right to limit the number of applicants to be interviewed to two times the number of positions available in the class. Interviews are conducted in February.