Medicine
Undergraduate Programs
Radiation Therapy
Admission
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. Besides the previously mentioned specific grade point averages and interview with essay, the admission index for the radiographer will also include a radiography program grade point average.
NONRADIOGRAPHER
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 48.
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 Math and Science grade point average of 2.50 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 and written essay are 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 at: https://medicine.iu.edu/undergraduate-health-professions.
Medical Requirements All entering students must meet established health requirements. Before beginning the professional program, students are required to demonstrate proof of immunization for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, rubella (German measles), rubeola (measles), mumps, varicella (chicken pox), and hepatitis B. All students must have a PPD tuberculin skin test within the last three months. In some instances, proof of positive titer can be substituted. Students may be required to complete a physical examination (see program specific requirements). Additional immunizations may be required at certain clinical sites. Students assigned to those sites must complete additional requirements prior to starting that clinical rotation.
Student Health Insurance All students are required to show proof of coverage under a health insurance plan. This is consistent with requirements for other health science students on the IUPUI campus.
Background Check and Drug Screen All students are required to submit to a comprehensive background check and drug screen upon notification of admission. Further information about the requirement and cost is included in the letter of admission.
NOTE: Medical requirements (immunizations/health screen), student health insurance, background check and drug screen must all be completed by June 1st in the year of entry.
Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Medicine Health Professions Programs policy.
Student Observations/Volunteer Experience The student must observe a minimum of eight hours in two or more radiation oncology facilities before applying to the program. If unable to observe due to COVID-19, students may request permission from the Program Director to submit an essay in lieu of the observation hours.
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 Math and Science grade point average of 2.50, in addition to 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.
Technical Standards See Health Professions Programs Policy on HPP website at: https://medicine.iu.edu/undergraduate-health-professions.
Student Observation/Volunteer Experience Students must observe a minimum of eight hours in two or more radiation oncology facilities before applying to the program. If unable to observe due to COVID-19, students must submit an essay in lieu of the observation hours.
The following will be required upon offer of admission into the program and must be completed by June 1st in the year of entry. Complete details may be found in the Radiation Therapy Program's Onboarding Course via invitation.
- Signed Technical Standards Form
- Signed Honor Code
- Proof of immunizations
- Proof of TB (either shot or IGRA)
- Physical Examination
- Flu Shot
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Background Check and Drug Screen-to be completed within 10 days of offer acceptance
Updated: April 2023
