BSRS Reference Guide
Arkansas State University
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Minimum requirements for Program Application
*Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
*Grades of “C” or better on all Pre-Requisite Coursework:
ENG 1003 Freshman Eng. I
BIO 2203 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 2201 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
MATH 1023 College Algebra
PSY 2013 Intro to Psychology
PHYS 1203 Physical Science (equivalent)
PHYS 1201 Physical Science Lab (equivalent)
RAD 2001 Intro to Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences
RAD 3103 Intro to Radiography
RAD 3122 Radiation Physics and Imaging
Application Process
Program Applications are weighted using the following criteria:
Support Course GPA (40%)
Interview (30%)**
Lab testing/shadowing (20%)
Statement of Purpose (10%)
** Only the top 50-60 candidates will progress to the Interview portion after the Exam.
- The top candidates will be selected for the Program; up to 40 annually depending on market conditions and clinical rotation availability. We typically have 90+ Applicants Annually.
- Application Deadline: April 1st, annually
- Program Begins: Summer Semester, annually
Specialty Tracks
Students admitted to the Radiography Program MUST complete one of the Specialty Tracks to earn the BSRS Degree. Application to the Specialty Track will take place during the last Spring Semester of the Radiography Program. This Application Process is completed by Selective Admission, just as Initial Radiography Admission. Specialty tracks include Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography/Breast Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology.